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Explore the fascinating parallels between ancient Mediterranean and Han-Chinese societies with this groundbreaking comparative history from Cambridge University Press. Although separated by vast distances across Eurasia, ancient Greece, Rome, and China developed remarkably similar political structures and social hierarchies despite having minimal direct contact or knowledge of each other's existence. This volume employs innovative juxtaposition methods to examine rulers and ruled across both civilizations, revealing striking similarities that have energized modern comparative history scholarship. Each contribution balances coverage of ancient China with Mediterranean societies, offering fresh insights into how geographically isolated cultures independently developed comparable governance systems, class structures, and relationships between authority and subjects. Perfect for history enthusiasts, students of ancient civilizations, and scholars interested in cross-cultural analysis and comparative approaches to understanding human societies.

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Comparative analysis spanning ancient Greece, Rome, and China reveals unexpected structural and political similarities between distant civilizations.

Cambridge University Press publication delivers scholarly research on rulers, governance, and social hierarchies across Mediterranean and Han-Chinese societies.

Creative juxtaposition methodology allows readers to understand how independent ancient cultures developed parallel systems of power and authority.

Comprehensive coverage of both ancient China and Mediterranean regions within a single volume for integrated historical perspective.

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04 February 2021
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