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Europe between the oceans : themes and variations : 9000 BC to AD 1000 / Barry Cunliffe.
Penn Museum Library CB245 .C85 2008
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cunliffe, Barry W.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Civilization, Western--History.
- Civilization, Western.
- History.
- Europe--Civilization.
- Europe.
- Civilization.
- Europe--History--To 476.
- Europe--History--476-1492.
- Physical Description:
- ix, 518 pages : color illustrations, maps, plans ; 26 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New Haven [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, [2008]
- Summary:
- By the fifteenth century Europe was a driving world force, but the origins of its success have until now remained obscured in prehistory. In this book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe's great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange. The development of these early Europeans is rooted in complex interplays, shifting balances, and geographic and demographic fluidity.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 481-499) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780300119237
- 0300119232
- OCLC:
- 173182722
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