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By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean is nothing less than the story of how humans first started building the globalized world we know today. Set on a huge continental stage, from Europe to China, it is a tale covering over 10,000 years, from the origins of farming around 9000 BC to the expansion of the Mongols in the thirteenth century AD.An unashamedly 'big history', it charts the development of European, Near Eastern, and Chinese civilizations and the growing links between them by way of the Indian Ocean, the silk Roads, and the great steppe corridor (which crucially allowed horse riders to travel from Mongolia to the Great Hungarian Plain within a year). Along the way, it is also the story of the rise and fall of empires, the development of maritime trade, and the shattering impact of predatory nomads on their urban neighbours.Above all, as this immense historical panorama unfolds, we begin to see in clearer focus those basic underlying factorsthe acquisitive nature of humanity, the differing environments in which people live, and the dislocating effect of even slight climatic variationwhich have driven change throughout the ages, and which help us better understand our world today.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean: The Birth of Eurasia'? A: The main theme of the book is the story of how humanity began to build a globalized world, tracing over 10,000 years of history from early farming to the Mongol expansion.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean' is Barry Cunliffe.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers a vast time period from around 9000 BC, with the origins of farming, to the thirteenth century AD during the expansion of the Mongols.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in 'By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean'? A: The book contains 544 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Historical Events.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive overview of historical developments and could be suitable for academic study, especially in history or cultural studies.
- Q: When was 'By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean' published? A: The book was published on November 10, 2015.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the interconnectedness of civilizations, the rise and fall of empires, and the impact of environmental factors on human development.
- Q: Is this book recommended for casual readers? A: Yes, the book is accessible and engaging, making it suitable for casual readers interested in history.