ISBN:
9780415155878
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (450 p)
Parallel Title:
Print version The Peoples of Asia
DDC:
572.9/5
Keywords:
Electronic books
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 Set of 12: 0-415-15611-4: £800.00 * Greek Civilization Set of 7: 0-415-15612-2
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Preface; Table of Contents; CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER II: THE RACES OF ASIA; CHAPTER III: THE ORIGIN OF THE ASIATIC RACES; CHAPTER IV: WESTERN ASIA; CHAPTER V: INDIA; CHAPTER VI: CHINA; CHAPTER VII: THE FRINGING LANDS OF CHINA; CHAPTER VIII: ARCTIC ASIA; CHAPTER IX: JAPAN; CHAPTER X: SOUTH-EASTERN ASIA AND INDONESIA; CHAPTER XI: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX OF TRIBAL NAMES; GENERAL INDEX; Notes
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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