Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World
Book description
The ancient world saw the birth and collapse of great civilizations. In mainstream history the Classical world is dominated by Greece and Rome, and the Biblical world is centred on the Hebrews. Yet the roughly four-and-a-half thousand years (4000 bc-ad 550) covered in this book saw many peoples come and…
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This book is a wonderful overview of several overlooked societies of the Classical world.
Most English speakers have heard of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. However, ‘barbarian’ peoples like the Dacians, Illyrians, and Sarmatians receive far less attention. Each group receives its own short chapter with maps and summaries of cultural achievements; because the author gives each group its own ‘legacy’ section, readers can readily understand how that society contributed to the modern world.
If you want to learn about the ‘barbarians’ of the Mediterranean world (and more), this is the book for you. I chose this book because it…
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