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2013 Life and Work in Prehistoric Times  
The History o f Civilization is a landmark in early twentieth Century publishing. The aim of the general editor, C. K. Ogden, was to "summarise in one comprehensive synthesis the most recent findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, sociologists and all conscientious students of civilization." The History, which includes titles in the French series L'Evolution de VHumanité, was published at a formative time in the development of the social sciences, and during a
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