The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II
Marc Van De Mieroop
The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II offers a transnational perspective on the age of King Ramesses II of Egypt during the centuries of 1500 to 1200 BC.
Chapter 1 The World in 1279 BC (pages 1–11):
Chapter 2 The Primary Actors: States (pages 12–45):
Chapter 3 The Other Actors: On the Fringes of the States (pages 46–67):
Chapter 4 Political Organization and Social Structure (pages 68–99):
Chapter 5 Diplomacy and War (pages 100–133):
Chapter 6 Food and Drink (pages 134–152):
Chapter 7 Aspects of the Economy: Textiles, Metals, and Trade (pages 153–191):
Chapter 8 Cultures in Contact (pages 192–222):
Chapter 9 A Mediterranean System (pages 223–234):
Chapter 10 End of an Era (pages 235–254):
- Shows how powerful states - stretching from western Iran to Greece and from Turkey to Sudan - jointly shaped the history, society, and culture of this region through both peaceful and military means
- Offers a straightforward narrative, current research, and rich illustrations
- Utilizes historical data from ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Hittites, Mycenaeans, Canaanites, and others
- Considers all members of these ancient societies, from commoners to royalty - exploring everything from people’s eating habits to royal negotiations over diplomatic marriages
Chapter 1 The World in 1279 BC (pages 1–11):
Chapter 2 The Primary Actors: States (pages 12–45):
Chapter 3 The Other Actors: On the Fringes of the States (pages 46–67):
Chapter 4 Political Organization and Social Structure (pages 68–99):
Chapter 5 Diplomacy and War (pages 100–133):
Chapter 6 Food and Drink (pages 134–152):
Chapter 7 Aspects of the Economy: Textiles, Metals, and Trade (pages 153–191):
Chapter 8 Cultures in Contact (pages 192–222):
Chapter 9 A Mediterranean System (pages 223–234):
Chapter 10 End of an Era (pages 235–254):
年:
2007
出版社:
Wiley-Blackwell
语言:
english
页:
309
ISBN 10:
1405160691
ISBN 13:
9781405160698
文件:
PDF, 3.20 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2007