Agricultural and pastoral societies in ancient and classical history
Introduces readers to the cross-cultural study of ancient and classical civilizations. By highlighting key historical transitions and recurring cultural patterns, this book provides an introduction to the complexities of human development.
Aufsatzsammlung
x, 363 pages ; 26 cm.
9781566398312, 9781566398329, 1566398312, 1566398320
44493265
Contents Introduction Michael Adas Part I: General Themes 1. Shapes of World History in Twentieth-Century Scholarship Jerry H. Bentley 2. Agricultural Origins in Global Perspective John A. Mears 3. Nomads and Sedentary Societies in Eurasia Peter B. Golden 4. Women in Ancient Civilizations Sarah Shaver Hughes and Brady Hughes 5. The Silk Road: Overland Trade and Cultural Interactions in Eurasia Xinru Liu Part II: Cross-Cultural Themes in Key Global Regions 6. The Peoples and Civilizations of the Americas before Contact John E. Kicza 7. Sudanic Civilization Christopher Ehret 8. The Hellenistic Period in World History Stanley N. Shaffer 9. Southernization Lynda N. Shaffer 10. Finding Buddhists in Global History Jonathan S. Walters About the Contributors