The Far Edges of the Known World: A New History of the Ancient Past
History Past: The Far Edges of the Known World is Owen Rees's account of peoples and cultures beyond the reaches of Greece and Rome. It explores ancient societies across Europe, Asia and Africa, challenging the view that imperial frontiers were merely bleak or uncivilised margins.
At a glance
- Examines life at the edges of ancient empires, where cultural boundaries could be less clear-cut than Greek and Roman accounts suggested.
- Ranges from Morocco and the northern Black Sea to Co-Loa in Vietnam and Roman forts south of Hadrian's Wall.
- Uses archaeological discoveries to consider societies and peoples beyond the familiar Greek and Roman world.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A broad geographical scope brings together examples from Europe, Asia and Africa.
- The focus on frontier communities offers a perspective beyond conventional histories centred on Greece and Rome.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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| Publication date | 13 Feb. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1526653788 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1526653789 |
| Weight listed | 630 g |
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| Dimensions | 16 x 3.8 x 23.8 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking ancient history beyond Greece and Rome.
- Those interested in frontier societies, archaeology and cultural exchange across ancient empires.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a focused account of only Greece or Rome.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Far Edges of the Known World about?
Owen Rees explores peoples and cultures on the edges of ancient empires, looking beyond the Greek and Roman perspective at communities across Europe, Asia and Africa.
Which regions does the book cover?
The description highlights places including Morocco, the northern Black Sea, Co-Loa in Vietnam and forts south of Hadrian's Wall.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.
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