The Unity of Western Civilization by Francis Sydney Marvin

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Editor Marvin, Francis Sydney, 1863-1943
LoC No. 16006193
Title The Unity of Western Civilization
Contents Introductory: The grounds of unity, by F. S. Marvin -- Unity in prehistoric times, by J. L. Myres -- The contribution of Greece and Rome, by J. A. Smith -- Unity in the middle ages, by E. Barker -- Unity and diversity in law, by W. M. Geldart -- The common elements in European literature and art, by the Rev. Dr. A. J. Carlyle -- Science and philosophy as unifying forces, by L. T. Hobhouse -- The unity of western education, by J. W. Headlam -- Commerce and finance as international forces, by H. Withers -- International industrial legislation, by Constance Smith -- Common ideals of social reform, by C. D. Burns -- The political bases of a world-state, by J. A. Hobson -- Religion as a unifying influence in western civilization, by H. G. Wood -- The growth of humanity, by F. S. Marvin.
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Summary "The Unity of Western Civilization" by Francis Sydney Marvin is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work compiles a series of lectures delivered during a Summer School in 1915, exploring the fundamental elements that bind Western nations together throughout history, despite conflicts and differences. The contributing authors reflect on various factors—historical, philosophical, and cultural—that foster unity among the diverse nations of the West. The opening of the book presents a preface by the editor, F. S. Marvin, who explains the intent of the essays as a means of understanding the underlying threads that create a commonwealth of nations during a tumultuous historical period, specifically World War I. Marvin emphasizes that while the perspectives of the contributors may vary, they all agree on the necessity of recognizing and fostering the unity inherent in Western civilization. The preface sets the stage for a historical analysis that tracks the evolution of this unity from prehistoric times up through the emergence of powerful nation-states, engaging with themes of conflict, cooperation, and cultural exchange. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class CB: History: History of civilization
Subject International cooperation
Subject Civilization, Western
Category Text
EBook-No. 15030
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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