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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: GBP800.00 * Greek
Civilization Set of 7: 0-415-15612-2: GBP450.00 * Roman
Civilization Set of 6: 0-415-15613-0: GBP400.00 * Eastern
Civilizations Set of 10: 0-415-15614-9: GBP650.00 *
Judaeo-Christian Civilization Set of 4: 0-415-15615-7: GBP250.00 *
European Civilization Set of 11: 0-415-15616-5: GBP700.00
This volume, intended for the general reader, throws a flood of
light on that very characteristic feature of the Middle Ages, the
institution of Chivalry. The first chapter deals with the place of
chivalry in history, showing its effects and influences. Subsequent
chapters show its earliest beginnings and its nature in France,
Germany, Spain, Portugal, etc. Among other subjects dealt with are
the Courtesy books and the romances of Chivalry and the idea of a
gentleman in connection with Chivalry. The whole forms an
introduction to students in a field that has been greatly neglected
in recent years.
Contains the translation and edition of chapters 1-40 of the
chronicle, continued in First Series 100. This is a new
print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in
1896.
This continues the translation and edtion of the chronicle from
First Series 95, with chapters 41-97, and 'an Introduction on the
early History of African Exploration, Cartography, etc.' This is a
new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published
in 1899.
Originally published between 1920-70, the "History of Civilization"
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, u800); "Greek
Civilization" set of 7 (0-415-15612-2, u450); "Roman Civilization"
set of 6 (0-415-15613-0, u400); "Eastern Civilizations" set of 10
(0-415-15614-9, u650); "Judaeo-Christian Civilization" set of 4
(0-415-15615-7, u250); "European Civilization" set of 11
(0-415-15616-5, u700).
Originally published in 1938, this bibliography was compiled by the
historian and Portuguese scholar Edgar Prestage (1869-1951). The
documents described all relate to the 'political, military, and
diplomatic aims and action of Portugal during the period from the
death of Charles II of Spain to the Peace Treaties of 1713 and 1715
with France and Spain'. The appendices section contains extracts
from six documents. This book will be of value to anyone with an
interest in Portuguese and Spanish history.
The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made
available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of
exploration. The first series, which ran from 1847 to 1899,
consists of 100 books containing published or previously
unpublished works by authors from Christopher Columbus to Sir
Francis Drake, and covering voyages to the New World, to China and
Japan, to Russia and to Africa and India. Gomes Eanes de Zurara
(c.1410 1474) was a Portuguese writer appointed to chronicle the
life of Prince Henry the Navigator (1394 1460) and the expeditions
he sponsored. Zurara's chronicle of the discovery of Guinea
appeared in this two-volume English translation in 1896 1899. The
editors' preface includes an account of the voyages of exploration
along the African coast sponsored by Prince Henry until 1448,
together with biographical information about the author. Volume 2
contains chapters 41 97 of the Chronicle.
The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made
available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of
exploration. The first series, which ran from 1847 to 1899,
consists of 100 books containing published or previously
unpublished works by authors from Christopher Columbus to Sir
Francis Drake, and covering voyages to the New World, to China and
Japan, to Russia and to Africa and India. Gomes Eanes de Zurara
(c.1410-1474) was a Portuguese writer appointed to chronicle the
life of Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) and the expeditions
he sponsored. Zurara's chronicle of the discovery of Guinea
appeared in this two-volume English translation in 1896-1899. The
editors' preface includes an account of the voyages of exploration
along the African coast sponsored by Prince Henry until 1448,
together with biographical information about the author. Volume 1
contains chapters 1-40 of the Chronicle.
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