Germanic Origins

Germanic Origins

Francis Barton Gummere

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120287014
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Germanic Origins: A Study In Primitive Culture is a book written by Francis Barton Gummere and first published in 1892. The book explores the origins of the Germanic people and their culture, tracing their history from the prehistoric period through to the early Middle Ages. The author examines various aspects of Germanic culture, including their language, religion, social structure, and mythology. He also explores the impact of the Germanic tribes on the wider world, particularly their influence on the development of Western Europe. Gummere draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical records, and literary works, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the Germanic people and their culture. This book is considered a seminal work in the field of Germanic studies and is still widely read and studied today.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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