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 |32 pages

Introduction

chapter I|14 pages

Food

chapter II|13 pages

Two Great Discoveries: Fire and Language

chapter III|15 pages

The First Industries

chapter IV|15 pages

The Dwelling-place

chapter V|16 pages

Clothing and Weapons of Defence

chapter VI|14 pages

Man and the Animals

chapter VII|14 pages

The Beginnings of Agriculture

chapter X|18 pages

The Origin of the Arts

chapter XI|11 pages

The Origin of Science

chapter XII|26 pages

The First Human Societies

chapter |3 pages

Conclusion