Our Old World Background (1922)

""Our Old World Background"" is a historical book written by Charles Austin Beard and published in 1922. The book explores the cultural and social evolution of Europe from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and the impact of this evolution on the development of the United States. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and religious factors that shaped European history and contributed to the formation of the American identity. The book also discusses the influence of European art, literature, and philosophy on American culture. Through this comprehensive study, Charles Austin Beard offers readers a fascinating insight into the roots of Western civilization and the historical context that shaped the modern 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.