Sketches Of The History Of Man V3 (1778) - Henry Home Kames - Bog

Sketches of the History of Man is a three-volume work written by Henry Home, Lord Kames, and first published in 1774. This book is a comprehensive study of the history of human civilization, covering topics such as the origin of language, the development of art and science, and the evolution of government and law.In Volume 3, Kames delves into the history of religion, exploring the origins of various belief systems and their impact on society. He also examines the history of commerce and trade, from the earliest forms of bartering to the emergence of modern capitalism.Throughout the book, Kames uses a comparative approach, drawing on examples from different cultures and civilizations to illustrate his points. He also incorporates insights from contemporary philosophers and scientists, including David Hume and Isaac Newton.Overall, Sketches of the History of Man is a seminal work in the field of anthropology and a fascinating exploration of the human experience.In Four Volumes.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.