Nancy H. Demand, The Mediterranean Context of Early Greek History

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Publication information:

Emanuel, J. P. (2012). Nancy H. Demand, The Mediterranean Context of Early Greek History. In Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Abstract

PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION:

The Mediterranean Context of Early Greek History reveals the role of the complex interaction of Mediterranean seafaring and maritime connections in the development of the ancient Greek city-states.

  • Offers fascinating insights into the origins of urbanization in the ancient Mediterranean, including the Greek city-state
  • Based on the most recent research on the ancient Mediterranean
  • Features a novel approach to theories of civilization change - foregoing the traditional isolationists model of development in favor of a maritime based network
  • Argues for cultural interactions set in motion by exchange and trade by sea