Early European History

"Early European History" by Hutton Webster is a journey through time, starting from ancient civilizations and moving into early modern history, that tells the tale of how societies transformed. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our history as a story of human success, discussing the methods used to uncover the secrets of the past through archaeological discoveries and historical analysis. The book spends time on prehistoric times, looking at when early humans developed across the Stone and Metal Ages, learned how to domesticate animals, and invented writing. This part shows the important steps that created advanced societies and set the stage for the rise of civilizations that would affect Europe and the world forever.