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The Origins of War: Violence in Prehistory

By Jean Guilaine , Jean Zammit

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2005
ISBN
1405112603, 9781405112604
Open Library ID
OL22605960M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
22 MB (22566696 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
296\295
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Stretching across continents and centuries, The Origins of War: Violence in Prehistory provides a fascinating examination of executions, torture, ritual sacrifices, and other acts of violence committed in the prehistoric world. Written as an accessible guide to the nature of life in prehistory and to the underpinnings of human violence. Combines symbolic interpretations of archaeological remains with a medical understanding of violent acts. Written by an eminent prehistorian and a respected medical doctor.

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