ABSTRACT

Originally published between 1920-70,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 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 or in the following groupings:
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* Judaeo-Christian Civilization
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chapter I|15 pages

The ancestry of Buddha

chapter II|11 pages

The home and family of Buddha

chapter III|11 pages

The birth of Buddha

chapter IV|13 pages

Infancy and youth

chapter V|12 pages

The Great Renunciation

chapter VI|20 pages

Austerities and Enlightenment

chapter VII|16 pages

The first preaching

chapter VIII|18 pages

Spread of the Doctrine

chapter IX|11 pages

Legends of the twenty years' wandering

chapter X|21 pages

Rival Schools. Devadatta and Ajatasattu

chapter XI|22 pages

The last days

chapter XII|8 pages

The Order

chapter XIII|19 pages

Buddhism as a religion

chapter XIV|19 pages

Buddhism as a philosophy

chapter XV|16 pages

Buddha and myth

chapter XVI|10 pages

Buddha and history

chapter XVII|12 pages

Buddhism and Christianity