| Description |
1 online resource (360 pages) : illustrations, tables |
| Series |
The works of Christopher Dawson |
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Dawson, Christopher, 1889-1970.
Works. 2001.
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| Contents |
I. Glacial Age and the Beginnings of Human Life in Europe -- II. Later Paleolithic Culture and the Religion of the Hunter -- III. Dawn of the Neolithic Age and the Rise of the Peasant Culture in Europe -- IV. Asia and the Origins of the Higher Civilisation -- V. Neolithic Culture and the Religion of the Peasant -- VI. City State and the Development of the Sumerian Culture -- VII. Archaic Culture in Egypt and the Development of the Great State -- VIII. Dawn of the Higher Civilisation in Europe: Crete and the Ægean Culture -- IX. Origins of the Megalithic Culture and Its Expansion in Western Europe -- X. Spain and the Later Development of the Megalithic Culture in Western Europe -- XI. Warrior Peoples and the Decline of the Archaic Civilisation -- XII. Nordic Culture and the Origins of the Warrior Peoples in Europe -- XIII. Age of Empire in the Near East: Egypt, Asia Minor, and Syria -- XIV. Bronze Age in Central Europe and the Formation of the Indo-European Peoples -- XV. Mycenæan Culture of Greece and the Age of the Invasions -- XVI. Italy and the Beginnings of the Iron Age in Europe |
| Summary |
"When first published in 1928, The Age of the Gods was hailed as the best short account of what is known of pre-historic man and culture. In it, Christopher Dawson synthesized modern scholarship on human cultures in Europe and the East from the Stone Age to the beginnings of the Iron Age. His focus was not merely on the material development of early society but more intently on the social and spiritual development of man that accompanied it. Piece by piece, Dawson fit together the varied influences that brought into being the ancient foundations on which modern civilization was built. Published soon after World War I, the book uncovered the common tradition and unity of culture of European civilization in hope of bringing cooperation and peace to the people of Europe. It defined what a culture is, how cultures change, and what constitutes progress. Dawson consulted the studies of archaeologists, early historians, anthropologists, and ethnologists, and presented an uncommonly balanced and greatly admired survey of the whole. Presented here with a new introduction by Dermot Quinn, The Age of the Gods continues the popular Works of Christopher Dawson series."--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Civilization, Ancient.
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Prehistoric peoples.
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Civilization, Classical.
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
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HISTORY -- Ancient -- General.
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Civilization, Classical
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Civilization, Ancient
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Prehistoric peoples
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Quinn, Dermot
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| ISBN |
9780813219783 |
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0813219787 |
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