In the Beginning

In the Beginning is a historical non-fiction book written by Norman Douglas. The book traces the origins of human civilization from the Stone Age to the rise of the Roman Empire. The author explores the evolution of human societies and cultures, their beliefs and practices, and the impact of technology and innovation on their way of life.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different period in human history. The first part focuses on the prehistoric era, where the author discusses the emergence of early humans and their migration patterns. The second part covers the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece, and their contributions to human civilization. The third part explores the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and its lasting influence on Western civilization.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed analysis of the social, political, and economic systems of each period. He also examines the role of religion, art, and literature in shaping the cultural identity of each civilization. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical texts, and primary sources, to provide a comprehensive overview of human history.In the Beginning is a well-researched and insightful book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of human civilization. It is an essential read for anyone interested in history, anthropology, or archaeology.1927. English novelist and travel writer. He lived for years on the island of Capri and in Italy and other Mediterranean countries, and he made these the settings for his books. The book begins: Along that broad and languid stream were few human habitations; only a fisherman�������s hut here and there on some sandy reach, with a black tub, his boat, drawn up on the shore or tethered to stakes in the gray-green water. At no great distance inland stood a collection of reed-cabins plastered together with dried mud and bitumen: a village.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.