Order, Legitimacy, and Wealth in Ancient States |
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Editor:
| Richards, Janet E. Van Buren, Mary |
Series title: | New Directions in Archaeology Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-77671-4 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2000 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $44.99 |
Book Description:
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In a very influential paper published in 1994, John Baines, an Egyptologist, and Norman Yoffee, a Near Eastern archaeologist, produced the first analysis to examine the impact of wealth and high culture on the development of states. The contributors to this book apply their model to a range of ancient states around the world, providing evidence on the production and uses of 'high culture', literature and monumental architecture. There are chapters on Mesoamerica, the Andes, the Indus...
More DescriptionIn a very influential paper published in 1994, John Baines, an Egyptologist, and Norman Yoffee, a Near Eastern archaeologist, produced the first analysis to examine the impact of wealth and high culture on the development of states. The contributors to this book apply their model to a range of ancient states around the world, providing evidence on the production and uses of 'high culture', literature and monumental architecture. There are chapters on Mesoamerica, the Andes, the Indus Valley, China, and Greece, while others expand on the original Egypt-Mesopotamia comparison.