The Origin Of Civilisation And The Primitive Condition Of Man

""The Origin of Civilisation and the Primitive Condition of Man"" by John Lubbock is a book that explores the history of human civilization and the early stages of human development. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the origins of civilization and the second part examining the primitive condition of man. In the first part, Lubbock looks at the different factors that contributed to the rise of civilization, including agriculture, writing, and the development of cities. He also explores the role of religion, law, and government in the formation of early societies. The second part of the book focuses on the primitive condition of man, examining the ways in which early humans lived and interacted with their environment. Lubbock discusses topics such as the use of fire, the development of language, and the early stages of tool-making. He also looks at the social structures of early human societies, including the roles of men and women and the formation of family units. Overall, ""The Origin of Civilisation and the Primitive Condition of Man"" provides a comprehensive overview of human history and development, offering insights into the ways in which early humans lived and interacted with their environment, as well as the factors that led to the rise of complex societies.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1870 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.

Though professionally a banker and politician, John Lubbock (1834-1913) is best remembered for his scientific contributions. Tutored as a boy by Charles Darwin, Lubbock later used evolutionary theory to explain the development of human civilisations. This 1870 anthropological work compares ancient social structures with those of contemporary primitive cultures.