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War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds: Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Mesoamerica (Center for Hellenic Studie,Used
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This volume is a unique, multiauthored social history of war from the third millennium B.C.E. to the tenth century C.E. in the Mediterranean, the Near East, and Europe (Egypt, Achaemenid Persia, Greece, the Hellenistic World, the Roman Republic and Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the early Islamic World, and early Medieval Europe), with parallel studies of Mesoamerica (the Maya and Aztecs) and East Asia (ancient China, medieval Japan). The product of a colloquium at Harvards Center for Hellenic Studies, this volume offers a broadly based, comparative examination of war and military organization in their complex interactions with social, economic, and political structures as well as cultural practices.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds'? A: This volume provides a multi-authored social history of war from the third millennium B.C.E. to the tenth century C.E., covering regions such as the Mediterranean, Near East, Europe, Mesoamerica, and East Asia.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Kurt Raaflaub, known for his expertise in ancient history.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book explores war and military organization, examining their interactions with social, economic, and political structures, as well as cultural practices throughout history.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: When was 'War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds' published? A: The book was published on October 30, 2001.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is a new edition of the book.
- Q: What is the relevance of the colloquium at Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies to this book? A: The book is the product of a colloquium that focused on the comparative study of war, making it a valuable resource for understanding historical military practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book presents a scholarly examination of war and society, making it suitable for academic study in fields such as history and social sciences.