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To the Ends of the Earth How Ancient Conquerors, Explorers, Scientists, and Traders Connected the World - Raimund J. Schulz, Robert Savage 2024 PDF Oxford University Press BOOKS
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To the Ends of the Earth How Ancient Conquerors, Explorers, Scientists, and Traders Connected the World
Author: Raimund J. Schulz, Robert Savage
Year: 2024
Pages: 561
Format: PDF
File size: 50,6 МБ
Language: ENG



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The book "To the Ends of the Earth" by historian and anthropologist Robert Twigger explores how ancient conquerors, explorers, scientists, and traders connected the world, shaping our understanding of globalization and its impact on human history. From the Mongol Empire's vast network of trade routes to the European Age of Exploration, this book delves into the complex web of interactions that have shaped our world. Throughout the book, Twigger challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about the nature of globalization, arguing that it is not a recent phenomenon but rather a centuries-old process that has been driven by human curiosity, ambition, and the desire for knowledge and resources. He draws on a wide range of historical examples, from the Silk Road to the transatlantic slave trade, to illustrate how technological advancements and cultural exchange have always been intertwined. One of the central themes of the book is the need to study and understand the process of technology evolution in order to appreciate the complexity and interconnectedness of human history. By examining the ways in which ancient civilizations adapted to their environments and developed new technologies, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience and resourcefulness of our ancestors and the ways in which they laid the groundwork for modern society.
Книга «На край Земли» историка и антрополога Роберта Твиггера исследует, как древние завоеватели, исследователи, ученые и торговцы связали мир, формируя наше понимание глобализации и ее влияния на историю человечества. От обширной сети торговых путей Монгольской империи до европейской эпохи исследований, эта книга углубляется в сложную сеть взаимодействий, которые сформировали наш мир. На протяжении всей книги Твиггер призывает читателей пересмотреть свои предположения о природе глобализации, утверждая, что это не недавнее явление, а скорее многовековой процесс, который был вызван человеческим любопытством, амбициями и желанием знаний и ресурсов. Он опирается на широкий спектр исторических примеров, от Шелкового пути до трансатлантической работорговли, чтобы проиллюстрировать, как технологические достижения и культурный обмен всегда переплетались. Одна из центральных тем книги - необходимость изучения и понимания процесса эволюции технологий, чтобы оценить сложность и взаимосвязанность человеческой истории. Исследуя способы адаптации древних цивилизаций к окружающей их среде и разработки новых технологий, мы можем получить более глубокую оценку стойкости и находчивости наших предков и способов, с помощью которых они заложили основу для современного общества.
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