John Lubbock's influential archaeology textbook Prehistoric Times (1865) led to the belief that contemporary "primitives" were living relics of prehistory; therefore questions about the past could be answered simply by observing a living culture that approximated the archaeological culture in question.

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John Lubbock's work, including "Prehistoric Times," indeed contributed to the notion that contemporary indigenous or "primitive" societies could serve as direct analogues for understanding prehistoric human societies. This perspective influenced early archaeological and anthropological thought by suggesting that studying these living cultures could provide insights into the human past.

John Lubbock's Influential Archaeology Textbook Prehistoric Times (1865) Led to the Belief