| Author |
Yrjö-Koskinen, Yrjö Sakari, 1830-1903 |
| Title |
Johtavat aatteet ihmiskunnan historiassa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 10.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Johtavat aatteet ihmiskunnan historiassa" by Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work appears to be a series of lectures that explore the essential concepts and ideas that have shaped human history, examining various civilizations from ancient societies to the emergence of modernity. It delves into themes such as cultural evolution, social structures, and the philosophical interpretations of historical events, offering insights into the progress of human development. The opening of the work introduces the speaker's ambitious endeavor to synthesize the vast panorama of human history within a limited timeframe, emphasizing the complexity and challenge inherent in such a task. The author outlines the key points he intends to cover, including the nature of historical inquiry, the distinction between significant events and mere occurrences, and the importance of identifying underlying causes and consequences. He posits that genuine historical understanding requires a thoughtful analysis of broader societal trends rather than a mere recounting of anecdotal events, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the forces that have driven human societies throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
CB: History: History of civilization
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| Subject |
Civilization -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42570 |
| Release Date |
Apr 21, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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