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Synopsis
Explore how societies grow, exchange ideas, and redefine progress.
The Evolution of Civilization investigates how human communities move from savagery toward higher forms of life. It frames civilization as a developing, relative idea rather than a fixed standard, and it traces how cultures rise, fuse, and sometimes fade. Through clear, accessible language, the book examines ancient Crete, Egypt, Babylon, and other civilizational milestones to illuminate the long story of our social evolution. This edition helps readers understand why modern progress feels both remarkable and fragile.
- Learn how early peoples defined civilization and why it changes over time
- See the links between ancient cultures and the modern world
- Understand the role of science, knowledge, and social structures in growth
- Explore why progress often comes in fits and starts, with setbacks and renewals
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Présentation de l'éditeur
This little book is a sequel toT he AB Gof Evolution which was published last year. In that work I told, in outline, the story of the evolution of the universe, and particularly the evolution of life on the earth ;and at the close I briefly described how the appearance of man crowned the long ages of earlier struggle. Unfortunately, the limits of the work, which was merely a short and simple account, for people of little leisure, of the story of evolution, prevented me from enlarging upon the subject just when it became most interesting. The predominant feeling of our troubled age is social and humanitarian. We want to understand human life: to learn its meaning, its laws, its destiny. We feel that the pitiless struggles of the past cannot be the model of the present; that an entirely new phase of evolution has opened on this planet.
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About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This insightful volume traces the evolution of civilization from its humble beginnings to the complex societies of antiquity. The author argues that civilization emerged when groups of people with contrasting cultures and ideas came together, leading to a clash that ignited progress. This dynamic is explored through the lens of ancient Crete, Egypt, and Babylonia â" three early centers of civilization that flourished due to their unique geographical positions as melting pots of diverse populations. The book delves into the remarkable achievements and sophisticated cultures of these ancient societies, revealing how they laid the groundwork for the development of art, science, and social organization. Ultimately, this work highlights the profound impact of cultural exchange on human advancement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440068393_0
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