This book completetly changes the established and conventional view of prehistory by relocating the Lost Eden—the world's first civilisation—to Southeast Asia. At the end of the Ice Age; Southeast Asia formed a continent twice the size of India; which included Indochina; Malaysia; Indonesia; and Borneo. In Eden in the East; Stephen Oppenheimer puts forward the astonishing argument that here in southeast Asia—rather than in Mesopotamia where it is usually placed—was the lost civilization that fertilized the Great cultures of the Middle East 6;000 years ago. He produces evidence from ethnography; archaeology; oceanography; creation stories; myths; linguistics; and DNA analysis to argue that this founding civilization was destroyed by a catastrophic flood; caused by a rapid rise in the sea level at the end of the last ice age.
#521775 in Books imusti 2015-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .90 x 6.00l; 1.80 #File Name: 0750962895320 pagesHistory Press
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Fascinating Book Commemorating One Of The Most Important Military Conflicts Of All Time...By Dr.M.LawickiThere are a tidal wave of new books out there about Waterloo on the 200th anniversary of the epic battle fought between Napoleon and the three allied armies in 1815. Far too many titles to choose from; in my opinion; but I'm very happy to have stumbled upon this book by Gareth Glover on recently. Gareth Glover is a distinguished historian and former officer of the British Royal Navy who has devoted over 40 years of his life to the study of the Napoleonic Wars; and his expertise is evident in his handling of the subject matter. The author takes us on an interesting journey through one hundred unique objects that allow us to visualize and imagine the epic battle in a way dry textbooks cannot. This 316 page volume is richly illustrated with photographs; maps; and paintings; each one of the unique100 objects concisely and expertly described by Gareth Glover in essay format. These objects are a unique testament to the importance and relevance of Waterloo then and now; and include such things as: bullet-pierced armor; skeletons of Napoleon's horses; medals; coins; maps; mausoleums; rifles; sabres; uniforms; teeth from fallen soldiers; and a ball gown to name just a few of the many. This treasure trove of memorabilia kindles the imagination in a way that makes it possible to conceptualize the reality experienced by the soldiers who fought this historic battle. The potency of these rare inanimate objects allow this book to effectively resuscitate four memorable days in June of 1815 and is a fitting tribute to the countless brave individuals who lost their lives on both sides of the conflict in Napoleons bid to reclaim his throne. This makes an ideal Coffee table book; and I'm certainly happy I purchased it as a physical book rather than as a digital download. Thank you Gareth Glover and Andrew Roberts for rekindling my interest in the Napoleonic era. Well Done!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another valuable book. RecommendedBy PietkaGood idea; but too less artefacts; when too many monuments and buildings. Any way recommended for all interested in history of XVIII conflicts.
