Connectivity in antiquity : globalization as a long-term historical process / edited by Oystein S. LaBianca and Sandra Arnold Scham.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

LaBianca, Øystein Sakala.

Scham, Sandra Arnold.

Series:

Approaches to anthropological archaeology.

Approaches to Anthropological Archaeology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization, Ancient.

Economic history--To 500.

Economic history.

Commerce--History--To 500.

Commerce.

Economic history--Medieval, 500-1500.

Commerce--History--Medieval, 500-1500.

Mediterranean Region--Antiquities.

Mediterranean Region.

Middle East--Antiquities.

Middle East.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 p.)

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Today's politicians argue that the more 'connected' societies are the less danger they pose to global stability. But is this a 'new' idea or one as old as history itself? Trade routes as far back as prehistory were responsible for the exchange of ideas as well as goods, leading to the rapid expansion of states and empires. 'Connectivity in Antiquity' brings together a team of influential scholars to examine the process of globalization in antiquity. The essays examine metallurgy, social evolution, economic growth and the impact of religious pilgrimage, and range across the eastern Mediterranean, Syria, the Transjordan, south Yemen, and Egypt. 'Connectivity in Antiquity' will be of value to all those interested in the relationship between antiquity and modern globalisation.

Contents:

section 1. The 'space of flows' in antiquity

section 2. Cognitive globalization in history

section 3. Antiquity and the power of identity.

Notes:

First published 2006 by Equinox, an imprint of Acumen. Paperback edition published 2010.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-53921-7

1-134-94635-X

1-134-94628-7

9781315539218

OCLC:

950005299