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