1st ed. "We get closer to the truth of ancient mentalities, riven by pluralism, particularism and local identities. The brilliant introduction sets just the right tone of learning lightly borne: thoughtful and theoretically informed, but brisk, practical, insightful and comprehensive". Pp 584. 3 maps. 6 genealogies. P/b. Illustrated cover. G+.

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