Cline, Eric H.

1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed: Revised and Updated (Turning Points in Ancient History)

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ISBN 13:
9780691208015
author:
Cline, Eric H.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Princeton University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
20.3 x 13.3 centimeters (0.27 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.47

Description

The Year Civilization Collapsed: Revised and Updated In 1177 B.C., a series of events led to the collapse of the great civilizations of the Late Bronze Age. The invasion of Egypt by the "Sea Peoples" marked the beginning of a chain reaction of failures that would bring down the empires of Minoans, Mycenaeans, Trojans, Hittites, and Babylonians. This major new account of the causes of the "First Dark Ages" reveals how multiple interconnected failures, including invasion, revolt, earthquakes, drought, and the cutting of international trade routes, contributed to the dramatic collapse of these civilizations. Eric Cline draws a sweeping panorama of the empires and globalized peoples of the Late Bronze Age, showing how their interdependence ultimately led to their downfall. This compelling narrative combines the latest scholarship with a gripping story of how the end was brought about. The result is a fresh perspective on the complex ties that gave rise to, and ultimately destroyed, the flourishing civilizations of the Late Bronze Age. By shedding new light on this pivotal period, 1177 B.C. provides a fascinating insight into the causes of the collapse of some of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.

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