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LoC No.: 22021264
Title: The peoples of Europe
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Oxford University Press,1922.
Contents: 'Races' -- Language families: introductory -- The peoples of Romance speech -- The peoples of German speech -- Some peoples intermediate between Romance and Germanic in speech -- Peoples of Low German and Scandinavian speech -- The peoples on the eastern border of Europe-of-the-Sea -- The Slav-speaking peoples and the borders of the east -- Some phases of evolution of European life before the Industrial Revolution -- Aspects of modern Europe.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Peoples of Europe" by H. J. Fleure is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This book explores the diverse ethnicities, languages, cultures, and historical developments of the various peoples inhabiting Europe. It aims to provide insights into the complex interactions that shape European identity over time, particularly emphasizing how geography, climate, and social structures have influenced the evolution of different groups. At the start of this extensive examination, Fleure introduces the concept of human diversity, asserting that the notion of a singular "European Man" is an oversimplification. He carefully delineates Europe into eastern and western distinctions, illustrating their respective climatic challenges and social dynamics. The opening portion elaborates on how these factors have led to varying patterns of community interaction, economic dependency, and cultural exchanges throughout history. Fleure sets the stage for a deeper analysis of racial origins, language families, and the broader implications of these dynamics for understanding modern European societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Fleure, H. J. (Herbert John), 1877-1969
EBook No.: 68562
Published: Jul 18, 2022
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Ethnology -- Europe
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22021264
Title: The peoples of Europe
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Oxford University Press,1922.
Contents: 'Races' -- Language families: introductory -- The peoples of Romance speech -- The peoples of German speech -- Some peoples intermediate between Romance and Germanic in speech -- Peoples of Low German and Scandinavian speech -- The peoples on the eastern border of Europe-of-the-Sea -- The Slav-speaking peoples and the borders of the east -- Some phases of evolution of European life before the Industrial Revolution -- Aspects of modern Europe.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Peoples of Europe" by H. J. Fleure is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This book explores the diverse ethnicities, languages, cultures, and historical developments of the various peoples inhabiting Europe. It aims to provide insights into the complex interactions that shape European identity over time, particularly emphasizing how geography, climate, and social structures have influenced the evolution of different groups. At the start of this extensive examination, Fleure introduces the concept of human diversity, asserting that the notion of a singular "European Man" is an oversimplification. He carefully delineates Europe into eastern and western distinctions, illustrating their respective climatic challenges and social dynamics. The opening portion elaborates on how these factors have led to varying patterns of community interaction, economic dependency, and cultural exchanges throughout history. Fleure sets the stage for a deeper analysis of racial origins, language families, and the broader implications of these dynamics for understanding modern European societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Fleure, H. J. (Herbert John), 1877-1969
EBook No.: 68562
Published: Jul 18, 2022
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Ethnology -- Europe
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.