The age of the gods
a study in the origins of culture in prehistoric Europe and the ancient near east
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Author
Publication
2012 - The Catholic University of America Press, Washington, DC, District of Columbia
Language
English
Word Count
81,250 words, Guess
Page Count
325 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-139780813219776
- ISBN-100813219779
- Library of Congress Control Number2012010574
- OCLC Control Number772115854
- Better World Books9780813219776
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL25290074M
Classifications
- DDC930.1
- LCCCB301 .D3 2012
- LCCCB301.D3 2012
Description
"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.
Subjects
Series Statement
- The works of Christopher Dawson
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