The Oxford Handbook of the State in the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0195188314 ISBN 13 : 9780195188318

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2013

Synopsis

The Oxford Handbook of the State in the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean Tracing the evolution of the state from its beginnings to the early Middle Ages, this comprehensive handbook focuses on key institutions and dynamics while providing accessible accounts of states and empires in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This Handbook offers a comprehensive survey of ancient state formation in western Eurasia and North Africa. Eighteen experts introduce readers to a wide variety of systems spanning 4,000 years, from the earliest known states in world history to the Roman Empire and its successors. It seeks to understand the inner workings of these states by focusing on key issues: political and military power, mechanisms of cooperation, coercion, and exploitation, the impact of ideologies, and the rise and demise of individual polities. This shared emphasis on critical institutions and dynamics invites comparative and cross-cultural perspectives. A detailed introductory review of contemporary approaches to the study of the state puts the rich historical case studies in context. Transcending conventional boundaries between ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean history and between ancient and early medieval history, this volume is of interest not only to historians but also to anthropologists, archaeologists, sociologists, and political scientists. An accessible style and up-to-date references make it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.

Revue de presse :

This useful new contribution on the state in Antiquity provides a fascinating overview of almost five millennia of ancient states, from 4th millennium BC Mesopotamian citystates to the 7th century AD Caliphate. (Jorrit M. Kelder, BiOr no. LXXI 3/4)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0195188314
• ISBN 13: 9780195188318
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 576