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hawley's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
3.5
So many names. Listened to the audiobook and they just washed over me. Maybe could have/ should have paid more attention.
1outside's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.75
I found the book interesting and informative, the writing engaging, but it doesn't quite live up to its title. One could sum up the book in a few sentences. (Therefore, no one can be surprised if I note the book got a bit repetitive.)
But. Since I knew very little about this period of antiquity, besides Egypt, I learned a lot, and can't sniff at that.
Will I read the sequel? Not sure at this point.
But. Since I knew very little about this period of antiquity, besides Egypt, I learned a lot, and can't sniff at that.
Will I read the sequel? Not sure at this point.
sam2085's review against another edition
4.0
A fine overview of the first international era: the Late Bronze Age of the Eastern Mediterranean. Approximately a dozen nations and scores of city-states operated in an interconnected and interdependent manner not too dissimilar from our own international era. The author does a decent job painting this landscape for the reader. A bit more time could have been devoted to the ideas that animated these times and the events that brought about the collapse. Regardless, 1177 BC is an excellent read to gain an understanding of this period of human history, and lessons can certainly be drawn to apply to our times.