Originally published between 1920 and 1970,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
Chapter 1 Introduction, Arthur PercivalNewton;
Chapter 2 The Decay of
Geographical Knowledge and the Decline of Exploration, a.d. 300500, M. L.
W.Laistner;
Chapter 3 Christian Pilgrimages, a.d. 500800, ClaudeJenkins;
Chapter 4 The Viking Age, AllenMawer;
Chapter 5 Arab Travellers and
Merchants, a.d. 10001500, SirT. W.Arnold;
Chapter 6 Trade and Communication
in Eastern Europe a.d. 8001200, BaronA.Meyendorff;
Chapter 7 The Opening of
the Land Routes to Cathay, EileenPower;
Chapter 8 i.Travellers Tales of
Wonder and Imagination, Arthur PercivalNewton;
Chapter 9 Prester John and
the Empire of Ethiopia, SirE. DenisonRoss;
Chapter 10 The Search for The Sea
Route to India, EdgarPrestage;
Newton, Arthur
