The peoples of Europe by H. J. Fleure
"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.)
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| Author | Fleure, H. J. (Herbert John), 1877-1969 |
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| LoC No. | 22021264 |
| Title | The peoples of Europe |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Oxford University Press,1922. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Ethnology -- Europe |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68562 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 187 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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