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A Short History of the Ancient World - Hardcover

Nicholas K. Rauh; Heidi E. Kraus; John C. Hill

 
9781442608290: A Short History of the Ancient World
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1442608293 ISBN 13: 9781442608290
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 2017

Synopsis

A Short History of the Ancient World examines the emergence of urban civilizations 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.

Employing a social historical approach, Rauh argues that the ancient world encompassed more than simply Greece and Rome, and that urban populations across Eurasia and northern Africa were linked by an ancient world system. He explores the interconnectivity between societies in the Roman Mediterranean, East Africa, India, and China as they attained urban development, material prosperity, and cultural achievement. This beautifully designed full-color book includes an impressive range of images, as well as chronologies, timelines, overviews of dynasties, and chapter reviews.

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About the Author

Nicholas K. Rauh is Professor of Classics at Purdue University.

Heidi E. Kraus is Assistant Professor of Art History at Hope College and Director of the De Pree Gallery.

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Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1442608293
ISBN 13 
9781442608290
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
356