Life and Work in Prehistoric Times

by G. Renard

Overview

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
Set of 12: 0-415-15611-4: £800.00
* Greek Civilization
Set of 7: 0-415-15612-2: £450.00
* Roman Civilization
Set of 6: 0-415-15613-0: £400.00
* Eastern Civilizations
Set of 10: 0-415-15614-9: £650.00
* Judaeo-Christian Civilization
Set of 4: 0-415-15615-7: £250.00
* European Civilization
Set of 11: 0-415-15616-5: £700.00

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415155717
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/20/1997
Series:	The History of Civilization
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Food; 3. Two Great Discoveries: Fire and Language; 4. The First Industries; 5. The Dwelling-place; 6. Clothing and Weapons of Defence; 7. Man and the Animals; 8. The Beginnings of Agriculture; 9. The First Methods of Transport and Communication; ch0010 The Relations between the Peoples. War and Commerce; 11. The Origin of the Arts; 12. The Origin of Science; 13. The First Human Societies; 14. Conclusion;