War and Peace in the Ancient World
| Author | : Kurt A. Raaflaub |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 2008-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780470775479 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0470775475 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (475 Downloads) |
Download or read book War and Peace in the Ancient World written by Kurt A. Raaflaub and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first to focus on war and peace in the ancient world from a global perspective. The first book to focus on war and peace in the ancient world Takes a global perspective, covering a large number of early civilizations, from China, India and West Asia, through the Mediterranean to the Americas Features contributions from nineteen distinguished scholars, all of whom are experts in their fields Offers remarkable insights into the different ways in which ancient societies dealt with a common human challenge Requires no prior historical knowledge, making it suitable for non-specialists
