The Barbarians
The civilizations of Greece and Rome that flourished in Mediterranean Europe did not develop in isolation. To their north, non-literate peoples inhabited river valleys, mountains, plains and coasts from the Atlantic to the Urals. Their story, known almost exclusively through archaeological finds of settlements, offerings, monuments and burials, is as compelling as that of the great literate, urban civilizations. Moreover, the prehistoric past of Europe echoes into the modern era through new dis…
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- Full title :The Barbarians / Peter Bogucki.
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The civilizations of Greece and Rome that flourished in Mediterranean Europe did not develop in isolation. To their north, non-literate peoples inhabited river valleys, mountains, plains and coasts from the Atlantic to the Urals. Their story, known almost exclusively through archaeological finds of settlements, offerings, monuments and burials, is as compelling as that of the great literate, urban civilizations. Moreover, the prehistoric past of Europe echoes into the modern era through new discoveries, celebrations of the past, tourist attractions and even politics. Beginning in the Stone Age and continuing through the collapse of the Roman empire in the west, 'The Barbarians' describes the increasing complexity, technological accomplishments and distinctive practices of peoples who entered recorded history very late and then mainly through second-hand accounts. Peter Bogucki highlights important discoveries and situates them in a narrative of long-term continuous development and modern understanding of the nature of ancient societies, as well as considering the rich and varied legacy left to us today.
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- Publication Date:2017.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Reaktion books
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2017.
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- Description:1 volume : : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; : 22 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781780237183, 1780237189
- oclc:ocn952368556
- LC Classification:CB203
- Dewey Decimal:936
Table of Contents
Hunters, fishers, farmers and metalworkers -- Connections, rituals and symbols -- Trade, salt, Greeks and wealth -- Romans encounter the High Iron Age -- Barbarians beyond the Imperial frontier -- Barbarians live on.
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