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