Kultur-Kuriosa, Erster Band by Max Kemmerich
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"Kultur-Kuriosa, Erster Band" by Max Kemmerich is a collection of cultural curiosities written in the early 20th century. This work delves into various historical oddities and societal phenomena, analyzing them within the context of their time. The book does not aim for comprehensive cultural history but rather presents intriguing facts that showcase the peculiarities and contradictions of civilization. At the start of "Kultur-Kuriosa," Kemmerich sets the stage with an introduction that clarifies
the book's intentions and structure. He explains that the text is not a mere collection of anecdotes but focuses on verified unusual historical facts that reflect the cultures and institutions of their respective eras. The opening section discusses various modern inventions and ideas that have roots in antiquity, emphasizing the surprising similarities in past and present innovations. Through the examples presented, Kemmerich highlights the continuous evolution of societal practices, illustrating how many modern concepts are not as novel as believed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kemmerich, Max, 1876-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kultur-Kuriosa, Erster Band |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Manners and customs |
| Subject | Civilization -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63800 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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