Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations: From Prehistory to 640 CE, 3rd Edition

Challenging the stereotypes and myths that typically characterize students' understanding of antiquity, Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations: From Prehistory to 640 CE, Third Edition, focuses on continuity and connections, along with cultural diffusion and cultural diversity, to show how history is a cumulative process and that numerous similar themes recur in different times and places. The text also explores sensitive issues and debates including attitudes toward race, ethnicity, and tolerance; gender issues and roles; slavery; social mobility; religion; political evolution; the nature of government; and imperialism.Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations: From Prehistory to 640 CE 3rd Edition is written by Ralph W. Mathisen and published by Oxford University Press. ISBNs for Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations are 9780190080952, 0190080957 and the print ISBNs are 9780190080945, 0190080949. Additional ISBNs include 9780197509678, 9780190080976, 9780199384457.