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Hutton Webster
1875–1955
An American sociologist, economist, and anthropologist, he wrote wide-ranging history and social science books for both students and general readers. His work is especially remembered for making large subjects like world history and early societies feel organized and approachable.
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Early European History
by Hutton Webster
About the author
Born in Malone, New York, on March 24, 1875, he studied at Stanford University and later earned a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard in 1904. He taught at Williams College and the University of Nebraska before returning to Stanford, where he served as a lecturer in sociology and was later named Lecturer Emeritus.
His writing crossed several fields, including sociology, anthropology, and history. Among his best-known books are Primitive Secret Societies, Early European History, World History, and History of Mankind, works that helped introduce broad historical and social ideas to generations of readers.
Webster died in Belmont, California, on May 20, 1955. His career reflects an unusually broad scholarly range, bringing together economics, social anthropology, and historical writing in a clear, accessible style.