Europe Between the Oceans

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9000 BC-AD 1000

By Barry Cunliffe

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Europe Between the Oceans by Barry Cunliffe explores the history of Europe from 9000 BC to AD 1000, focusing on the interactions between people and their environment. The book examines how Europe's varied geography influenced societal development and cultural exchanges. It provides an intriguing look at the evolution of European societies through the rise of agriculture, the emergence of trade networks, and the formation of early states.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re fascinated by how geography, culture, and human innovation have shaped European history over thousands of years. It delves into the intricate interplay between nature and human societies, offering a rich tapestry of insights into how landscapes and seascapes influenced the continent's development.

Europe Between the Oceans

Europe is, in world terms, a relatively minor peninsula attached to the Eurasian land mass, yet it became one of the most innovative regions on the planet. This title sees Europe not in terms of states and shifting land boundaries, but as a geographical niche particularly favoured in facing many seas.

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A sensational, interdisciplinary work which entirely reorients our understanding of Europe from 10,000 BC to the time of the Vikings.

In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe reframes our entire conception of early European history, from prehistory through the ancient world to the medieval Viking period. Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe’s great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange. The development of these early Europeans is rooted in complex interplays, shifting balances, and geographic and demographic fluidity.

Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, and history, Cunliffe has produced an interdisciplinary tour de force. His is a bold book of exceptional scholarship, erudite and engaging, and it heralds an entirely new understanding of Old Europe.

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Barry Cunliffe's Europe Between the Oceans is celebrated for its sweeping and vivid narrative, combining history, geography, archaeology, and anthropology to chronicle the development of Europe. The book is praised for its accessible and engaging style, effectively distilling extensive evidence into a coherent and rewarding read. It is noted for its beautifully reproduced illustrations and maps, providing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of early European history. Many reviewers highlight Cunliffe’s ability to transform complex research into a captivating tapestry, making it essential reading for both scholars and general audiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300170863

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 120 b-w + 80 color illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1633g

Pages: 480

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Ancient & Classical History Barry Cunliffe European History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Barry Cunliffe is one of the most important and distinguished archaeologists in Europe. He is professor of archaeology at the University of Oxford and is the author of over fifteen books. He lives in Oxford, UK.