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008			171218s2018 cauaa b 001 0 eng c
020			_a9789351508700 (print (pb) : alk. paper)
041			_aEnglish
042			_apcc
082	0	0	_a909 _223 _bKUM
100	1		_aKumar, Rakesh
245	1	0	_aAncient and medieval world : _bfrom evolution of humans to the crisis of feudalism / _cRakesh Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of History, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.
260			_aLos Angeles _bSAGE _c2018.
300			_axii, 434, I7 pages : _billustrations, maps ; _c24 cm
505	0		_tEvolution of humans; palaeolithic and mesolithic cultures _tBeginnings of agriculture and animal husbandry _tBronze Age civilisations-I: (Mesopotamia and Egypt) _tBronze Age civilisations-II: (Shang and Minoan) _tNomadic groups in Central and West Asia: advent of iron and its implications _tAncient Greece _tAncient Rome-I: Rome under republic, principate and empire _tAncient Rome- II: religion and culture in ancient Rome and the crisis and decline of the Roman Empire _tFeudal polity, society and economy in Europe: 8th-14th century _tReligion and culture in medieval Europe
520			_a"Ancient and Medieval World provides an accessible overview of the period ranging from the evolution of human beings to the end of the Middle Ages in Europe. The book intricately weaves in the research findings of the last decade, which brought about new dimensions on social, economic, political, religious and several other themes of the ancient and medieval world. It presents a comprehensive and well-balanced assessment of the various developments, discoveries and debates in human history that paved the way for the modern world. The use of various maps, images, tables and other robust pedagogical features will motivate readers to read more and help them to connect better with the topic. Key Features - Closely integrates recent research and studies on the subject that have appeared over the last decade - Introduction of topics and themes such as Nomadic Groups in Central and West Asia and Religion and Culture in Medieval Europe along with new sub-themes - Provides maps, images, keywords, review questions and extensive bibliography for clearer understanding of themes and issues - Extensive summary at the end of each chapter to help the reader recapitulate better"--
650		0	_aWorld history.
942			_2ddc _cBOOKS
100	1		_c(Historian), _eauthor.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
906			_a7 _bcbc _corignew _d1 _eecip _f20 _gy-gencatlg