Germanic Origins: A Study In Primitive Culture (1892)

By Francis Barton Gummere

Book Overview

Germanic Origins: A Study in Primitive Culture is a book written by Francis Barton Gummere and originally published in 1892. The book explores the origins of the Germanic people and their culture, drawing on historical, linguistic, and archaeological evidence. Gummere delves into the prehistoric roots of Germanic society, examining their religious beliefs, social customs, and political organization. He also discusses the role of language in shaping their culture, tracing the development of Germanic languages from their Proto-Indo-European roots. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Germanic studies, anthropology, and linguistics, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Germanic peoples.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166622495
• ISBN13: 9781166622497
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"