CONTENTS

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Introductory Remark. Meanings of the Word Milieu[1]
I.A Sketch of the History of the Idea of Milieu Down to the Nineteenth Century[7]
II.A Sketch of the History of the Idea of Milieu Since the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century[27]
Anthropo-geography, Geography and History[27]
Geography and History[42]
More Recent Anthropo-geographical Treatises[65]
Primitive Peoples and Environment[69]
Society and Physical Milieu[74]
Government, War, Progress, and Climate[76]
Climate and Man’s Characteristics[80]
Man’s Intellect and Physical Environment[81]
Religion and Physical Milieu[83]
Climate and Conduct[84]
Climatic Control of Food and Drink[91]
Summary[93]
Appendix[97]