Braudel, Fernand
Memory and the Mediterranean
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375703997
- author:
- Braudel, Fernand
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 2.79 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- History - General History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Mediterranean's rich past spans millennia, from its geological beginnings to the rise of ancient civilizations. Fernand Braudel's sweeping narrative explores the cultures shaped by this region, taking readers on a journey through Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, and the early Aegean peoples. With meticulous detail, Braudel explains how geography, climate, and larger forces gave rise to agriculture, writing, sea travel, trade, and the emergence of empires. This comprehensive account covers the prodigious achievements of ancient Greece and Rome, while also conveying the complexities of the region's history. The result is an endlessly enriching work that sheds light on the origins of Western culture. Written for both historians and general readers, Memory and the Mediterranean offers a unique perspective on the Mediterranean's foundational period.
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