The Living Past by Ivar Lissner is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of human history from prehistoric times to the present day. Lissner's writing style is both accessible and informative, weaving together a wealth of information about the development of human societies, cultures, and technologies over time. The book begins with the earliest known human ancestors and traces the evolution of human societies through the various stages of development, from hunter-gatherer societies to the rise of agriculture, the ...
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The Living Past by Ivar Lissner is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of human history from prehistoric times to the present day. Lissner's writing style is both accessible and informative, weaving together a wealth of information about the development of human societies, cultures, and technologies over time. The book begins with the earliest known human ancestors and traces the evolution of human societies through the various stages of development, from hunter-gatherer societies to the rise of agriculture, the emergence of complex civilizations, and the modern era of globalization. Along the way, Lissner covers a diverse range of topics, from the origins of language and art to the development of writing, religion, and science. He also explores the impact of major historical events such as the rise and fall of empires, wars, and revolutions, and examines the ways in which technology has shaped human history. Throughout the book, Lissner emphasizes the interconnectedness of human societies and the ways in which our past continues to shape our present and future. The Living Past is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of human civilization and the forces that have shaped our world.This is a new release of the original 1957 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of The Living Past: 7000 Years of Civilization to cart. $11.25, very good condition, Sold by Argosy Book Store rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1957 by Putnam.
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Very good. Translated by J. Maxwell Brown john. Illustrated in black and white. 444 pages (pen inscription on the front free endpaper), thick 8vo, green cloth with gold text on spine. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, (1957). A very good copy.
Add this copy of The Living Past, 7, 000 Years of Civilization to cart. $12.00, very good condition, Sold by Bookwitch rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Concord, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1957 by Putnam, NY, 1957, Second Printing..
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Very Good. No Dj. Book Octavo, hardcover, near fine in green boards with part of dj laid in. 444 pp. Discusses the Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Hittites, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Persians, Etruscans, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Mongolians, Chinese, Japanese, Incas, Mayas and other ancient peoples.
Add this copy of The Living Past to cart. $16.65, very good condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1967 by REPRINT SOCIETY.
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Good. First edition. Good hardcover. Former library book. Page 25 taped down middle. Couple of pages have light brown stains. Library binding. Little pencil underlining on couple of pages. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Add this copy of The Living Past to cart. $20.54, fair condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1967 by The Reprint Society.
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Add this copy of The Living Past to cart. $68.37, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Kessinger Publishing.
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