This book is the first to focus on war and peace in the ancient world from a global perspective.




The first book to focus on war and peace in the ancient world

Takes a global perspective, covering a large number of early civilizations, from China, India and West Asia, through the Mediterranean to the Americas

Features contributions from nineteen distinguished scholars, all of whom are experts in their fields

Offers remarkable insights into the different ways in which ancient societies dealt with a common human challenge

Requires no prior historical knowledge, making it suitable for non-specialists