Lawrence H. Keeley
War before Civilization
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195119121
- author:
- Lawrence H. Keeley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Archaeology Sexual Abuse Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
War Before Civilization challenges the long-held notion that prehistoric warfare was rare and harmless. Lawrence Keeley's groundbreaking research debunks the idea that warfare was introduced to primitive societies through contact with civilization, instead revealing that prehistoric warfare was more deadly, frequent, and ruthless than modern war. Keeley's book offers a wide-ranging look at warfare and brutality in the prehistoric world, highlighting tactics such as raids and ambushes that often resulted in high death rates. He also uncovers evidence of ancient massacres, including a mass grave in South Dakota containing the remains of over 500 scalped and mutilated men, women, and children. By examining the similarities and differences between warfare in civilized and prehistoric societies, Keeley convincingly demonstrates that prehistoric warfare was a more brutal and devastating phenomenon than previously thought.
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