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955			_erf07 2018-06-01 (telework) to Dewey _wxm08 2018-06-01 (telework) _frf06 2018-11-07 to BCCD
010			_a 2017039320
020			_a9789351508700 (print (pb) : alk. paper)
040			_aLBSOR/DLC _beng _cLBSOR _erda _dDLC
042			_apcc
050	0	0	_aD20 _b.K86 2018
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100	1		_aKumar, Rakesh _c(Historian), _eauthor.
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.
264		1	_aLos Angeles : _bSAGE/TEXTS, _c2018.
300			_axii, 434, I7 pages : _billustrations, maps ; _c24 cm
336			_atext _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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"-- _cProvided by publisher.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aEvolution of humans; palaeolithic and mesolithic cultures -- Beginnings of agriculture and animal husbandry -- Bronze Age civilisations-I: (Mesopotamia and Egypt) -- Bronze Age civilisations-II: (Shang and Minoan) -- Nomadic groups in Central and West Asia: advent of iron and its implications -- Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome-I: Rome under republic, principate and empire -- Ancient Rome- II: religion and culture in ancient Rome and the crisis and decline of the Roman Empire -- Feudal polity, society and economy in Europe: 8th-14th century -- Religion and culture in medieval Europe -- Islamic societies in West Asia.
650		0	_aWorld history.
985			_aLBSORCIP _d2018-05-25
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