For over four thousand years the Mediterranean was the centre of Western civilization. Geographically, it is a whole world in miniature, an inland sea whose shores encompass every type of terrain and climate. Historically, it has been the meeting-place of the cultures of Europe, Asia and Africa, the battleground of races and nations and the focus of three great religions, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. David Abulafia, doyen of Mediterranean scholars, has brought together a team of leading specialists from many countries to tell this enthralling and complex story as a connected narrative: from the physical setting, the prehistoric traders and the struggle between Phoenicians, Greeks and Etruscans ending in Roman victory, to the post-Roman nations, the Christian and Islamic powers, domination by England and France, and finally the twentieth century, divided between war and mass tourism. This study covers all of recorded history, incorporating recent research and tools ranging from linguistics to underwater archaeology, accompanied by spectacular illustrations. Here is the only complete and up-to-date overview of one of the great themes of world history.
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A terrific resource for students or for those just interested in the history of the region.--Timeless Travels
'This attractive, large-format book is extremely eye-catching and deserves attention from anyone interested in the history of the Mediterranean' --Ancient Egypt Magazine
Each section is deftly stitched together ... Lavish illustrations ensure this book is as much a delight to flick through as to read in-depth. --Current World Archaeology
It 'will whet the appetite for travel. The magnificent illustrations, a wonderful collection of landscapes, townscapes, old maps, mosaics, artworks and murals, will have a special appeal to all those who go to the Mediterranean not just to lap up the sun but also to lap up the culture-- Mature Times
This is a very attractive and well-composed volume for anyone who wishes to enjoy a masterful overview of Mediterranean history from 1000 AD till the end of the last millennium --Journal of Greek Archaeology
David Abulafia is professor of Mediterranean History at the University of Cambridge.
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