A unique; multi-authored social history of war from the third millennium B.C.E. to the tenth century C.E. in the Mediterranean; the Near East; and Europe (Egypt; Achaemenid Persia; Greece; the Hellenistic World; the Roman Republic and Empire; the Byzantine Empire; the early Islamic World; and early Medieval Europe); with parallel studies of Mesoamerica (the Maya and Aztecs) and East Asia (ancient China; medieval Japan). The product of a colloquium at Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies; this volume offers a broadly based; comparative examination of war and military organization in their complex interactions with social; economic; and political structures as well as cultural practices.
#2472306 in Books Simon n Schuster 1993-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.25 x 9.00 x 1.50l; #File Name: 0671640070808 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. a tremendus collection...By CustomerThe book is extremely interesting covering major events in Jewish history as early as circa 9000 BC (!) up through 1991. Of course most of it deals with the last 2000 years. What is most shocking is the documentation of antisemitism that is so widespread in just about every location on the globe and in every age.The history spanning the last 100 years was most revealing; showing us bit by bit how the nation of Israel was re-formed; and how the current conflicts that we still see in the news today have progressed from their inception. My understanding of modern Jewish history increased dramatically by reading through what was going on in Israel and other parts of the world during the same time frames. The numerous accounts of events occurring before; during; and after WWII gave me a new-found perspective on the Jewish plight. It was quite eye-opening to find out just who; in the United States and abroad were supporters or enemies of the Jewish nation.This is a tremendous collection of newsworthy events important to the Jewish culture arranged so that you can easily compare history in other parts of the world at the same time.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ReviewBy James Edwin BurroughsGreat Book for research.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Best Jewish History Reference BookBy A CustomerThis book gives a step-by-step history of the Jewish people and their religion. I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a book that contains just about everything there is to know about Judaism and it's followers.
