Walls: A History of Civilization

Frye, David

ISBN 10: 0571348424 / ISBN 13: 9780571348428

Published by Faber & Faber, 2019

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Synopsis:

For thousands of years, humans have built walls and assaulted them, admired walls and reviled them. Great Walls have appeared on nearly every continent, accompanying the rise of cities, nations, and empires.

In Walls, David Frye uncovers a story that is more than just bricks and stone: he reveals the startling link between what we build and how we live, who we are and how we came to be. It is nothing less than the story of civilization.

About the Author: David Frye received his PhD from Duke University and currently teaches ancient and medieval history at Eastern Connecticut State University. The author of Walls, he has participated in several international archeological digs and has contributed to Military History, MHQ, Archeological Odyssey, and McSweeney's.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Walls: A History of Civilization
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good