In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe reframes our entire conception of early European history, from prehistory through the ancient world to the medieval Viking period. Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe’s great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange. The development of these early Europeans is rooted in complex interplays, shifting balances, and geographic and demographic fluidity. Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, and history, Cunliffe has produced an interdisciplinary tour de force. His is a bold book of exceptional scholarship, erudite and engaging, and it heralds an entirely new understanding of Old Europe.
Europe Between the Oceans: Themes and Variations, 9000 BC - AD 1000
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Author: Cunliffe, Barry
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780300119237
Details:
Author: Cunliffe, Barry
Brand: Yale University Press
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 518
Release Date: 02-09-2008
Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780300119237
