The The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 2 Bancroft, Hubert Howe 1832-1918 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Native Races [of the Pacific States], Volume 2, Civilized Nations" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the social structures, cultures, and histories of various civilizations that arose in the Pacific States, particularly in the context of their development from savage to civilized states. It examines the notions of civilization and savagism, providing a comprehensive look at different indigenous groups, including the Aztecs and Mayas, alongside their governance, religious practices, and daily life. The opening of the text introduces fundamental definitions surrounding the concepts of savagism and civilization. Bancroft argues that these terms are relative and illustrate a continuum of human progress rather than absolute classifications. He dives into the principles that guide the progress of societies, discussing the dual nature of man and the interplay of good and evil in the journey towards civilization. This opening framework sets the stage for the detailed ethnographic and historical analysis that follows, revealing the complexities of cultural development and the factors that influence the transition from primitive to advanced societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-05-25 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (1st-hand-history.org) Original publication data not identified Indians of Mexico Indians of Central America Indians -- Bibliography Indians of North America -- Pacific Coast of North America E011 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42808 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42808 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133959.0 42808