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Routledge Early Civilizations of the Old World - Paperback

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Explore the foundations of human history with this new paperback edition of Early Civilizations of the Old World. Author Charles Keith Maisels examines the development of the most significant early societies, including Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India, and China. This book provides a deep look into the ecological and economic factors that drove growth in these regions. By studying geographical factors and cross-cultural intersections, readers can understand how urbanism rose and how social structures formed. The text covers the period from before the Neolithic era through the emergence of the first civilizations. Unlike many traditional texts, this volume challenges the standard band-tribe-chiefdom-state sequence. It offers a fresh perspective on how cultural interaction and social development actually functioned in the ancient world. This is an essential resource for students and readers interested in ancient history and the origins of complex human societies.

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Comprehensive historical coverage of Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India, and China.

Analyzes the ecological and economic backgrounds that allowed early civilizations to grow.

Examines the impact of geographical factors and cross-cultural intersections on social development.

Traces the rise of urbanism from the pre-Neolithic period to the first organized civilizations.

Provides a new perspective by challenging traditional band-tribe-chiefdom-state historical sequences.

Published by Routledge in a convenient new paperback format for easy reading.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415109752
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > China
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 April 2001
Listed Since: 22 January 2007

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