Ebbs and Flows of Ancient Imperial Power, 3000 Bc-Ad 900

Ebbs and Flows of Ancient Imperial Power, 3000 BCAD 900 provides a flow of history throughout the ancient world, describing the ebbs and flows of empires and their power. Author Will Slatyer presents empires in China and India in the same timeframes as Mediterranean empires to show patterns of similarity. During ancient times, wars were a vital part of power-building, focusing on gaining territory...