Cambridge University Press Cambridge World History of Violence: Volume 1 - History Book

Explore the origins of human aggression with The Cambridge World History of Violence: Volume 1. Published by Cambridge University Press, this foundational text serves as the first installment in a comprehensive four-volume series. This volume offers a deep examination of violence throughout prehistory and the ancient world, tracing its development up to the end of classical antiquity. Moving beyond traditional studies that focus strictly on warfare, this work examines violence as a broad social phenomenon. It adopts a global perspective, providing detailed insights into various regions including sub-Saharan Africa, the Near East, Europe, India, China, Japan, and Central America. By integrating historical analysis, the book provides a necessary perspective that complements and critiques existing research in the fields of anthropology and psychology. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts seeking a wide-ranging view of how violence shaped early human societies across the globe. It offers a scholarly look at the diverse ways conflict and aggression have manifested across different cultures and eras.