Sjögren, Otto 1844-1917 creator Bergholm, Axel 1841-1924 Suppanen, Aatto 1855-1898 text utu 2008 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Historiallinen lukukirja: Vanha ja Keski-aika" by Otto Sjögren is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a reading book for Finnish schools, presenting an overview of ancient and medieval history focused on various civilizations such as the Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks, and Romans, along with the significant developments in their societies, cultures, and beliefs. The text aims to educate readers, particularly the youth, about historical progress and cultural evolution. At the start of the book, the author highlights the necessity for a well-structured historical reading material tailored for Finnish-speaking students. This preface sets the stage for the exploration of ancient civilizations, beginning with the origins of human development in the fertile lands of the East, touching upon the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural communities. The opening portion also introduces various cultural practices, including societal structures, religious beliefs, and technological advancements, laying a foundational understanding of how these early societies influenced later historical developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Esipuhe -- Johdatus -- Vanha aika -- Itämaiset kansat -- Egyptiläiset -- Assyrialaiset ja babylonialaiset -- Foinikialaiset -- Persian valtakunta -- Muinaisklassilliset kansat -- Helleniläiset eli kreikkalaiset -- Makedonialainen helleniläisyys -- Roomalaiset -- Germanialaiset -- Kristinusko ja kristillinen kirkko -- Keskiaika -- Keskiajan luonne -- Kansainvaellukset -- Länsimaat ennen ristiretkiä -- Ristiretkien aikakausi -- Keskiajan loppu. Release date is 2008-12-29 Produced by Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Readers -- History D Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27653 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27653 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133630.0 27653