The Cambridge World History of Violence
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- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication date:
- 13 March 2020
- 26 March 2020
- ISBN:
- 9781316341247
- 9781107120129
- Dimensions:
- (228 x 152 mm)
- Weight & Pages:
- 1.32kg, 756 Pages
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Volume 1: The Prehistoric and Ancient Worlds
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The first in a four-volume set, The Cambridge World History of Violence, volume I provides a comprehensive examination of violence in prehistory and the ancient world. Covering the period through to the end of classical antiquity, the chapters take a global perspective spanning sub-Saharan Africa, the Near East, Europe, India, China, Japan and Central America. Unlike many previous works, this book does not focus only on warfare but examines violence as a broader phenomenon. The historical approach complements, and in some cases critiques, previous research on the anthropology and psychology of violence in the human story. Written by a team of contributors who are experts in each of their respective fields, this volume will be of particular interest to anyone fascinated by archaeology and the ancient world.
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‘The scope and depth of coverage are extraordinary. Never before has so much material on this vital topic been assembled by a single collaborative project. … this collection is a signal achievement.’
Walter Scheidel Source: H-Net Reviews
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