The archaeology of power and politics in Eurasia regimes and revolutions /
"For thousands of years, the geography of Eurasia has facilitated travel, conquest, and colonization by various groups, from the Huns in ancient times to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in the past century. This book brings together archaeological investigations of Eurasian regimes and revol...
Salvato in:
| Enti autori: | , |
|---|---|
| Altri autori: | , , |
| Natura: | Elettronico Atti del Convegno eBook |
| Lingua: | inglese |
| Pubblicazione: |
Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2012.
|
| Soggetti: | |
| Accesso online: | An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view |
| Tags: |
Nessun Tag, puoi essere il primo ad aggiungerne!!
|
| Riassunto: | "For thousands of years, the geography of Eurasia has facilitated travel, conquest, and colonization by various groups, from the Huns in ancient times to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in the past century. This book brings together archaeological investigations of Eurasian regimes and revolutions ranging from the Bronze Age to the modern day, from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus in the west to the Mongolian steppe and the Korean Peninsula in the east. The authors examine a wide-ranging series of archaeological studies in order to better understand the role of politics in the history and prehistory of the region. This book reevaluates the significance of power, authority, and ideology in the emergence and transformation of ancient and modern societies in this vast continent"-- |
|---|---|
| Descrizione del documento: | Papers originally presented at the Third University of Chicago Conference on Eurasian Archaeology, May 1-3, 2008. |
| Descrizione fisica: | xviii, 470 p. : ill. |
| Bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |