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Climate Change and Ancient Societies in Europe and the Near East

Author : Paul Erdkamp
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030811034
Total Pages : 669 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Climate Change and Ancient Societies in Europe and the Near East written by Paul Erdkamp and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change over the past thousands of years is undeniable, but debate has arisen about its impact on past human societies. This book explores the link between climate and society in ancient worlds, focusing on the ancient economies of western Eurasia and northern Africa from the fourth millennium BCE up to the end of the first millennium CE. This book contributes to the multi-disciplinary debate between scholars working on climate and society from various backgrounds. The chronological boundaries of the book are set by the emergence of complex societies in the Neolithic on the one end and the rise of early-modern states in global political and economic exchange on the other. In order to stimulate comparison across the boundaries of modern periodization, this book ends with demography and climate change in early-modern and modern Italy, a society whose empirical data allows the kind of statistical analysis that is impossible for ancient societies. The book highlights the role of human agency, and the complex interactions between the natural environment and the socio-cultural, political, demographic, and economic infrastructure of any given society. It is intended for a wide audience of scholars and students in ancient economic history, specifically Rome and Late Antiquity.

The Dawn of Everything

Author : David Graeber
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374721106
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book The Dawn of Everything written by David Graeber and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the origins of the state, democracy, and inequality—and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation. For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike—either free and equal innocents, or thuggish and warlike. Civilization, we are told, could be achieved only by sacrificing those original freedoms or, alternatively, by taming our baser instincts. David Graeber and David Wengrow show how such theories first emerged in the eighteenth century as a conservative reaction to powerful critiques of European society posed by Indigenous observers and intellectuals. Revisiting this encounter has startling implications for how we make sense of human history today, including the origins of farming, property, cities, democracy, slavery, and civilization itself. Drawing on pathbreaking research in archaeology and anthropology, the authors show how history becomes a far more interesting place once we learn to throw off our conceptual shackles and perceive what’s really there. If humans did not spend 95 percent of their evolutionary past in tiny bands of hunter-gatherers, what were they doing all that time? If agriculture, and cities, did not mean a plunge into hierarchy and domination, then what kinds of social and economic organization did they lead to? The answers are often unexpected, and suggest that the course of human history may be less set in stone, and more full of playful, hopeful possibilities, than we tend to assume. The Dawn of Everything fundamentally transforms our understanding of the human past and offers a path toward imagining new forms of freedom, new ways of organizing society. This is a monumental book of formidable intellectual range, animated by curiosity, moral vision, and a faith in the power of direct action. Includes Black-and-White Illustrations

Societies in Transition in Early Greece

Author : Alex R. Knodell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520380533
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Societies in Transition in Early Greece written by Alex R. Knodell and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated at the disciplinary boundary between prehistory and history, this book presents a new synthesis of Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age Greece, from the rise and fall of Mycenaean civilization to the emergence of city-states in the Archaic period. These centuries saw the growth and decline of varied political systems and the development of networks across local, regional, and Mediterranean scales. As a groundbreaking study of landscape, interaction, and sociopolitical change, Societies in Transition in Early Greece systematically bridges the divide between the Mycenaean period and the Archaic Greek world to shed new light on an often-overlooked period of world history. “This book reconfigures our understanding of early Greece on a regional level, beyond Mycenaean 'palaces' and across temporal boundaries. Alex Knodell's sophisticated arguments enable a fresh reading of the emergence of early Greek polities, revealing the microregions that put to the test overarching 'Mediterranean' models. His detailed study makes a convincing return to a comparative framework, integrating a 'small world' network and its trajectory with the larger picture of ancient complex societies.” SARAH MORRIS, Steinmetz Professor of Classical Archaeology and Material Culture, University of California, Los Angeles “A comprehensive, thoughtful treatment of the time period before the crystallization of the ancient Greek city states.” WILLIAM A. PARKINSON, Curator and Professor, The Field Museum and University of Illinois at Chicago “An important and must-read account. The strength of this book lies in its close analysis of the important different regional characteristics and evolutionary trajectories of Greece as it transforms into the Archaic and, later, the Classical world.” DAVID B. SMALL, author Ancient Greece: Social Structure and Evolution.

Ancient Oaxaca

Author : Richard E. Blanton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521577878
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (778 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Oaxaca written by Richard E. Blanton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-05-27 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the emergence of social complexity and state formation in a New World region. Around 500 BC, the Valley of Oaxaca, in present-day Mexico, was the site of one of the earliest Native American states, when a new regional capital was established at Monte Alban. Today one of Mexico's most famous and spectacular archaeological sites, Monte Alban signalled an important series of changes in regional political structure in the direction of greater political complexity and integration within a larger domain. The four authors of this introductory text have over the years produced much of the most important primary information we have about developing complex societies in this region. Drawing on the abundance of excavated remains and a survey of regional archaeological settlement patterns, they provide a succinct account of the causes and consequences of political change in the region.

Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies

Author : Geoffrey Yeo
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 042962008X
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies written by Geoffrey Yeo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies provides a concise and up-to-date survey of early record-making and record-keeping practices across the world. It investigates the ways in which human activities have been recorded in different settings using different methods and technologies. Based on an in-depth analysis of literature from a wide range of disciplines, including prehistory, archaeology, Assyriology, Egyptology, and Chinese and Mesoamerican studies, the book reflects the latest and most relevant historical scholarship. Drawing upon the author’s experience as a practitioner and scholar of records and archives and his extensive knowledge of archival theory and practice, the book embeds its account of the beginnings of recording practices in a conceptual framework largely derived from archival science. Unique both in its breadth of coverage and in its distinctive perspective on early record-making and record-keeping, the book provides the only updated and synoptic overview of early recording practices available worldwide. Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies will be of interest to academics, researchers, and students engaged in the study of archival science, archival history, and the early history of human culture. The book will also appeal to practitioners of archives and records management interested in learning more about the origins of their profession.

Understanding Early Civilizations

Author : Bruce G. Trigger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521822459
Total Pages : 784 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (224 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Early Civilizations written by Bruce G. Trigger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-05-05 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sample Text

Ancient Mesopotamia

Author : Susan Pollock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521575683
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (756 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Mesopotamia written by Susan Pollock and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-05-20 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovative study of the early state and urban societies in Mesopotamia, c. 5000 to 2100 BC.

Architecture of First Societies

Author : Mark M. Jarzombek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118421051
Total Pages : 1107 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book Architecture of First Societies written by Mark M. Jarzombek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 1107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARCHITECTURE OF FIRST SOCIETIES THIS LANDMARK STUDY TRACES THE BEGINNINGS OF ARCHITECTURE BY LOOKING AT THE LATEST ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH From the dawn of human society, through early civilizations, to pre-Columbian American societies, Architecture of First Societies traces the different cultural formations that developed in various places throughout the world to form the built environment. It is the first book to explore the beginnings of architecture from a global perspective. Viewing ancient cultures through a lens of both time and geography, this history of early architecture brings its subjects to life with full-color photographs, maps, and drawings. The author cites the latest discoveries and analyses in archaeology and anthropology and discovers links to the past by examining how indigenous societies build today. “Encounters with Modernity” sections examine some of the political issues that village life and its architectural traditions face in the modern world. This fascinating and engaging tour of our architectural past: Fills a gap in architectural education concerning early mankind, the emergence of First Society people, and the rise of early agricultural societies Presents the story of early architecture, written by the coauthor of the acclaimed A Global History of Architecture Uses the most current research to develop a global picture of human interaction and migration Features color and black-and-white photos and drawings that show site conditions as well as huts, houses, and other buildings under construction in cultures that still exist today Highlights global relationships with color maps Analyzes topics ranging in scale from landscape and culture to building techniques Helps us come to terms with our own modern approaches to historical conditions and anthropological pasts Architecture of First Societies is ideal reading for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the strong relationships between geography, ecology, culture, and architecture.

The Legacy of Ancient Civilizations: Insights into Early Societies

Author : Rowena Malpas
Publisher : Richards Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legacy of Ancient Civilizations: Insights into Early Societies written by Rowena Malpas and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey through time with 'The Legacy of Ancient Civilizations: Insights into Early Societies,' a comprehensive exploration of the world's most influential early cultures. This book delves into the intricacies of ancient societies from Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley to Greece, Rome, China, the Americas, and Africa. Each chapter provides detailed accounts of the rise, achievements, and legacies of these civilizations, highlighting their contributions to modern science, art, governance, and cultural practices. Ideal for history enthusiasts, students, and scholars, this book offers a thorough understanding of how ancient civilizations have shaped our present and continue to influence our future. Discover the enduring legacy of humanity’s earliest societies and their profound impact on the world today.

Becoming Villagers

Author : Matthew S. Bandy
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816529018
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Becoming Villagers written by Matthew S. Bandy and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outgrowth of a symposium at the 2006 Society for American Archaeology meetings in San Juan, and of a seminar at the Amerind Foundation. Cf. pref.

The Role of the Poet in Early Societies

Author : Morton W. Bloomfield
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 9780859913478
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book The Role of the Poet in Early Societies written by Morton W. Bloomfield and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 1992 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study draws on a wide range of texts — early Irish, pre-modern Scottish Gaelic, early Welsh, Early Norse, Old English —to illustrate the role of the poet as a tool of power, as seer, and as ceremonial figure.

Monumental Earthen Architecture in Early Societies: Technology and power display

Author : Annick Daneels
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1784912840
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book Monumental Earthen Architecture in Early Societies: Technology and power display written by Annick Daneels and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings from a session held as part of the XVII World UISPP Congress, Burgos, 2014. The theme of the symposium was the archaeology of earthen architecture in pre- and protohistoric cultures, with an emphasis on constructive techniques and systems, and diachronic changes in those aspects.

Marriage and Worship in Early Societies

Author : Sir James George Frazer
Publisher : Mittal Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage and Worship in Early Societies written by Sir James George Frazer and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Marriage and Worship in the Early Societies

Author : James George Frazer
Publisher : Mittal Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marriage and Worship in the Early Societies written by James George Frazer and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 1986 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ancient Inca

Author : Alan L. Kolata
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521869005
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Inca written by Alan L. Kolata and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a detailed account of the Inca Empire, describing its history, society, economy, religion, and politics, but most importantly the way it was managed. How did the Inca wield political power? What economic strategies did the Inca pursue in order to create the largest native empire in the Western Hemisphere? The book offers university students, scholars, and the general public a sophisticated new interpretation of Inca power politics and especially the role of religion in shaping an imperial world of great ethnic, social, and cultural diversity.

World History

Author : Eugene Berger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book World History written by Eugene Berger and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation World History: Cultures, States, and Societies to 1500 offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of humankind from prehistory to 1500. Authored by six USG faculty members with advance degrees in History, this textbook offers up-to-date original scholarship. It covers such cultures, states, and societies as Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Israel, Dynastic Egypt, India's Classical Age, the Dynasties of China, Archaic Greece, the Roman Empire, Islam, Medieval Africa, the Americas, and the Khanates of Central Asia. It includes 350 high-quality images and maps, chronologies, and learning questions to help guide student learning. Its digital nature allows students to follow links to applicable sources and videos, expanding their educational experience beyond the textbook. It provides a new and free alternative to traditional textbooks, making World History an invaluable resource in our modern age of technology and advancement.

Ancient Law: Its Connection to the History of Early Society

Author : Sir Henry Sumner Maine
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465538054
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Law: Its Connection to the History of Early Society written by Sir Henry Sumner Maine and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: