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Ridpath'S Universal History: An Account Of The Origin, Primitive Condition And Ethnic Development Of The Great Races Of Mankind, And Of The Principal

Ridpath'S Universal History: An Account Of The Origin, Primitive Condition And Ethnic Development Of The Great Races Of Mankind, And Of The Principal

Clark Ridpath, John

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AnthropologyGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354486460
ISBN13: 9789354486463
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 436
Weight: 2.21
Height: 0.89 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
How did civilisation begin, and how did the earliest peoples of the earth become nations? John Clark Ridpath's Ridpath's Universal History, Volume I, opens a grand narrative of humanity's ascent from primitive conditions to the first organised societies. History begins before the chronicle. From the origins of civilization and the early human races to the first glimmerings of law, art and faith, Ridpath weaves a classic world history that reads as both a comprehensive history of civilization and a compelling story of our shared past. Written with the energy of a born storyteller and the breadth of a scholar, this universal history volume 1 ranges across prehistory and antiquity, tracing the evolution of civilized life among men and nations in clear, vivid prose. First published in the late nineteenth century by one of America's best-known popular historians, Ridpath's work became a standard world history reference book for homes and libraries, admired for its narrative sweep and humane curiosity. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it speaks directly to readers seeking ancient civilizations history, homeschool classical history resources, or a fresh encounter with early world-making cultures. Restored for today's and future generations, it is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, especially for readers of Gibbon and for fans of Will Durant who wish to explore an earlier, eloquent vision of universal history.

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