The Story Of The Old World The Course Of Empire Takes Its Way Westward [Hardcover] Henry W. Elson And Cornellia E. MacMullan

Description

1915 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs , small tears and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Cover and first couple pages have some liquid marks but rest of book is unaffected. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.

This well-worn 1915 edition of “The Story Of The Old World The Course Of Empire Takes Its Way Westward” by Henry W. Elson and Cornellia E. MacMullan offers a fascinating glimpse into the study of world history in the early 20th century. Published just a year after the start of World War I, this book likely reflects the prevailing Eurocentric and imperialist worldview of the time. Despite its flaws and dated perspectives, it remains a valuable artifact for understanding how history was taught and perceived in that era. The liquid stains and wear on the cover and spine hint at a copy well-loved by its previous owners, perhaps used as a classroom textbook or a cherished reference in a personal library. While the binding is loosened from years of use, the largely clean interior pages invite readers to explore the authors’ narrative of Western civilization’s supposed “march of progress” across the globe. For collectors of vintage educational materials or those interested in the evolution of historical thought, this imperfect yet readable volume holds stories beyond its text.