A Manual Of Human Culture (1866)

A Manual of Human Culture is a book written by Michael Angelo Garvey in 1866. It is a comprehensive guide to the development of human culture, covering a wide range of topics including art, music, literature, religion, philosophy, and science. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of human culture in depth. The first section of the book deals with the history of human culture, tracing its development from ancient times to the present day. It covers the major civilizations of the world, including those of Greece, Rome, China, and India. The second section of the book focuses on the arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and music. Garvey discusses the major artists and works of each period, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they were created.The third section of the book looks at literature, including poetry, drama, and prose. Garvey examines the major literary works of each period, as well as the social and cultural factors that influenced their creation. The fourth section of the book explores religion and philosophy, examining the major religious and philosophical systems of the world, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Confucianism.The final section of the book deals with science and technology, covering the major scientific discoveries and inventions of each period, as well as their impact on human culture. Throughout the book, Garvey emphasizes the interconnectedness of human culture, showing how developments in one area often influenced and were influenced by developments in other areas.Overall, A Manual of Human Culture is a comprehensive and insightful guide to the development of human culture, offering readers a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped our world.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.