Peace in the Ancient World

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Concepts and Theories

Series: Ancient World: Comparative Histories

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Peace in the Ancient World explores how different ancient civilisations, from the Greeks to the Romans and beyond, conceptualised and pursued peace. Rather than simply chronicling wars, the book delves into diplomatic strategies, treaties, and philosophies that aimed to establish harmony and stability in societies long before modern times. It's a fascinating examination of how peace was achieved and understood in diverse historical contexts.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how ancient civilisations strived for peace amidst constant conflict and the innovative methods they employed to achieve harmony. It offers a captivating exploration of the complex relationships and diplomatic strategies in antiquity, providing valuable insights into the foundations of modern peace concepts.

Peace in the Ancient World

Peace in the Ancient World: Concepts and Theories conducts a comparative investigation of why certain ancient societies produced explicit concepts and theories of peace and others did not.

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Peace in the Ancient World: Concepts and Theories conducts a comparative investigation of why certain ancient societies produced explicit concepts and theories of peace and others did not.

Explores the idea that concepts of peace in antiquity occurred only in periods that experienced exceptional rates of warfare.

Utilizes case studies of civilizations in China, India, Egypt, and Greece.

Complements the 2007 volume War and Peace in the Ancient World, drawing on ideas from that work and providing a more comprehensive examination.

Series: Ancient World: Comparative Histories

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Peace in the Ancient World is praised for addressing the often overlooked topic of peace in antiquity, contrasting the more frequently studied theme of conflict. The work is considered an important contribution, engaging not only peace scholars but also those interested in international relations, state doctrines, and historiography. By incorporating cultural comparisons, it invites broader engagement on issues typically omitted from political discussions of the ancient world. The authors are credited with highlighting this research gap effectively.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118645123

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

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Edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub
Edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub
Edited by Kurt A. Raaflaub

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 200

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Ancient & Classical History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Ancient World: Comparative Histories

About the Author

Kurt A. Raaflaub is the David Herlihy University Professor and Professor of Classics at Brown University, Emeritus. His numerous publications include authorship or editorship of 20 scholarly books, in addition to more than 120 articles in journals and essay collections. Raaflaub is the editor of Wiley Blackwell's Ancient World: Comparative Histories series, and is the editor of War and Peace in the Ancient World (Blackwell, 2006).