Keeley, Lawrence H. (Professor, Department of Anthropology, Prof
War Before Civilization
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195091120
- author:
- Keeley, Lawrence H. (Professor, Department of Anthropology, Prof
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 24.3 x 16.3 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
War Before Civilization by Lawrence H. Keeley challenges prevailing views on prehistoric warfare, offering a compelling alternative to the notion that such conflicts were rare and harmless. Keeley's groundbreaking research debunks the idea that warfare was introduced to primitive societies through contact with civilization, instead revealing that prehistoric warfare was often more deadly and frequent than modern war. He draws on fascinating archaeological and historical evidence to illustrate the brutality of prehistoric tactics, including the use of raids and ambushes, which frequently resulted in high death rates. This book provides a thought-provoking comparison of warfare in civilized and prehistoric societies, shedding new light on the nature of conflict in our shared human past.
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