| Author |
Webster, Hutton, 1875-1955 |
| Title |
Early European History
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Anne Soulard, Charles Franks, Robert Fite, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Early European History" by Hutton Webster is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a comprehensive overview of human progress from ancient times through the medieval period and into early modern history. It aims to connect the vast array of human accomplishments and the evolution of societies, focusing on key civilizations and their contributions to what became the foundation of contemporary European culture. The opening of the book sets the stage for a discussion on the importance of history itself as a narrative of human achievement, outlining the archaeological and historical methods used to study the past. It introduces the concept of the prehistoric period, detailing the development of early human societies through the stone and metal ages and highlighting significant milestones such as the domestication of animals and the emergence of writing systems. This section emphasizes the gradual advancements that led to the formation of structured societies, ultimately paving the way for the rise of civilizations that would shape Europe and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
History, Ancient
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| Subject |
Europe -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7960 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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