Originally published between 1924-38, The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The ancient tombs of Egypt, for example, had then only recently been excavated. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up-to-date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and sociologists. This reprinted material is available as a set, in the following groupings or as individual volumes:
* Prehistory and Historical Ethnography
Set of 12: 0-415-15611-4
* Greek Civilization
Set of 7: 0-415-15612-2
* Roman Civilization
Set of 6: 0-415-15613-0
* Eastern Civilizations
Set of 10: 0-415-15614-9
* Judaeo-Christian Civilization
Set of 4: 0-415-15615-7
* European Civilization
Set of 11: 0-415-15616-5