ABSTRACT

Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up to date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and sociologists. This reprinted material is available as a set or in the following groupings:
* Prehistory and Historical Ethnography
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* Greek Civilization
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* Roman Civilization
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* Eastern Civilizations
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* Judaeo-Christian Civilization
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* European Civilization
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chapter I|36 pages

Before the Introduction of Coins

chapter II|17 pages

The Evolution and Spread of Coins

chapter III|21 pages

The Development of Coinage and Coins

chapter IV|38 pages

The Prerogative of Issue

chapter V|23 pages

Coin Types

chapter VI|22 pages

The Material of the Currency Standard

chapter VII|13 pages

The Fineness of the Coins

chapter X|23 pages

The Weight Standards of Roman Coins

chapter XI|37 pages

Subdivisions of the Money Unit

chapter XII|30 pages

Token Coinage

chapter XIV|40 pages

Monetary Policy in the Greek World

chapter XV|28 pages

Monetary Policy in the Roman Republic

chapter XVI|34 pages

Monetary Policy in the Roman Empire

chapter XVII|25 pages

Conclusion