Walls

Name: Walls
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SKU: 9780571348428
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A History of Civilization

By David Frye

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Summary

Walls by David Frye explores the historical significance of walls throughout human civilisation. It delves into how various societies have used walls not only for protection and defence but also to shape cultures and influence empires. The book examines the enduring impact of walls on global history, engaging readers with stories from ancient to modern times.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the profound impact of physical barriers on the course of history and civilizations. Exploring the role of walls from ancient times to modern societies, it provides fascinating insights into how these structures have shaped political, social, and military strategies throughout the centuries.

Walls

In a colourful narrative of invasions, empires, kings, and khans, David Frye presents a bold new theory of civilization: walls haven't just influenced the course of history; they have profoundly shaped the human psyche.

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For thousands of years, humans have built walls and assaulted them, admired walls and reviled them. Great walls have appeared on nearly every continent, accompanying the rise of cities, nations, and empires.

In Walls, David Frye uncovers a story that is more than just bricks and stone: he reveals the startling link between what we build and how we live, who we are and how we came to be. It is nothing less than the story of civilisation.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Walls by David Frye explores the role of fortifications throughout human history and examines how walls have influenced societies and conflicts. Reviewers appreciate Frye's engaging narrative style and the insightful way he connects ancient and modern examples, though some mention a desire for deeper analysis on certain historical periods. Overall, it's well-regarded for its unique perspective on historical events.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571348428

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 201g

Pages: 304

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture David Frye Global History History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Frye is a professor and historian, whose research has taken him around the world and involved him in numerous archaeological digs since receiving his PhD from Duke University. He has published extensively in international academic journals. Frye lives in Connecticut.