The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Vol. 34 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Hubert Howe Bancroft

 
9781330776322: The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Vol. 34 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

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Past. Vol. I presents a thoughtful comparison of civilizations and savagisms, focusing on Europe and the American experience. It surveys how social systems, feudal structures, and cultural patterns shaped progress, conquest, and daily life across centuries.

This edition draws connections between old world and new world, tracing how feudal ideas evolved, how law and land tenure bound people, and how ordinary life looked in early Europe and early California. It also delves into amusements, family life, dress, education, and public entertainments to illuminate the cultural texture of the period.
  • Explore the rise and fall of feudalism and its impact on society, law, and warfare.
  • See how communities organized themselves, from castles and vassals to towns and colonies.
  • Learn about daily life, family discipline, and social customs in colonial California.
  • Read about entertainments, dances, picnics, balls, and the role of religion and public life.
Ideal for readers of history, colonial studies, and comparative civilization, this work helps you understand how past systems influenced present societies.

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