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The Ancient Shore

The Ancient Shore
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 412
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ISBN-10 : 9780674296244
ISBN-13 : 0674296249
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Book Synopsis The Ancient Shore by : Paul J. Kosmin

Download or read book The Ancient Shore written by Paul J. Kosmin and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Kosmin argues that the coast--not individual shores, but the coast as such--was fundamental to ancient history. The social and natural dynamics of the coast profoundly shaped not just politics and trade but also ancient peoples' sense of wonder and of self, earning constant philosophical, religious, scientific, and literary attention.


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