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Ancient and medieval world : from evolution of humans to the crisis of feudalism /

"Ancient and Medieval World provides an accessible overview of the period ranging from the evolution of human beings to the end of the Middle Ages in Europe. The book intricately weaves in the research findings of the last decade, which brought about new dimensions on social, economic, politica...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kumar, Rakesh
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
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Table of Contents:
  • Evolution of humans; palaeolithic and mesolithic cultures
  • Beginnings of agriculture and animal husbandry
  • Bronze Age civilisations-I: (Mesopotamia and Egypt)
  • Bronze Age civilisations-II: (Shang and Minoan)
  • Nomadic groups in Central and West Asia: advent of iron and its implications
  • Ancient Greece
  • Ancient Rome-I: Rome under republic, principate and empire
  • Ancient Rome- II: religion and culture in ancient Rome and the crisis and decline of the Roman Empire
  • Feudal polity, society and economy in Europe: 8th-14th century
  • Religion and culture in medieval Europe
  • Islamic societies in West Asia.