| Author |
Inha, Into Konrad, 1865-1930 |
| Title |
Maantiede ja löytöretket 1 : Vanha aika ja keski aika
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| Original Publication |
Finland: WSOY,1912.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 21.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Maantiede ja löytöretket 1: Vanha aika ja keski aika" by Into Konrad Inha is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the evolution of geographical knowledge and discoveries from ancient times through the Middle Ages, detailing how various civilizations contributed to our understanding of the world. It likely covers aspects of geography, trade, exploration, and cultural exchanges that shaped the Mediterranean and other regions throughout history. The opening of the book introduces the progression of human understanding of geography, emphasizing how knowledge has expanded over the centuries through trade and exploration. It highlights the role of ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Egyptians in laying the foundational concepts of geography, including the development of early maps and navigation techniques. Inha notes that while the ancient world made significant strides, it was the medieval period, especially through religious missions and crusades, that further opened up previously unknown territories and contributed to a more nuanced perception of global geography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Discoveries in geography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68977 |
| Release Date |
Sep 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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