A short history of the ancient world / Nicholas K. Rauh with Heidi E. Kraus.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rauh, Nicholas K., author.

Kraus, Heidi E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History, Ancient.

Civilization--History.

Civilization.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xvii, 329 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

North York, Ontario, Canada ; Tonawanda, New York, USA : University of Toronto Press, [2017]

Summary:

"Short History of the Ancient World examines the emergence of urban civilization on the continents of Africa, Europe, and Asia. Tracing developments from prehistoric times through the end of antiquity, the book investigates the unique social, cultural, religious, economic, and political characteristics of each civilization. Use of evidence from material cultural reconstructs patterns of social development and quality of life, while ancient texts help assess the belief systems and cultural aspirations of those civilizations."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Emerging civilizations: The Bronze Age

Civilizations in flux: The Classical/early Iron Age

The Roman era and wider societal colapse

Conclusion: The ancient world system, natural adaptive cycles, and patterns of societal collapse.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Rauh, Nicholas K, author. Short history of the ancient world./

ISBN:

9781442603851

1442603852

9781442608290

1442608293

OCLC:

971267355