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1177 B.C. (Revised and Updated)
- The Year Civilization Collapsed
- Narrated by: Eric H. Cline
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
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Summary
This audiobook narrated by acclaimed archaeologist and best-selling author Eric Cline offers a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilized world ushered in the first Dark Ages.
In 1177 BC, marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh's army and navy defeated them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. Eric Cline tells the gripping story of how the end was brought about by multiple interconnected failures, ranging from invasion and revolt to earthquakes, drought, famine, and the cutting of international trade routes. Bringing to life a vibrant multicultural world, he draws a sweeping panorama of the empires of the age and shows that it may have been their very interdependence that hastened their dramatic collapse. Now revised and updated, 1177 B.C. sheds light on the complex ties that gave rise to, and eventually destroyed, the flourishing civilizations of the Late Bronze Age - and set the stage for the emergence of classical Greece and, ultimately, our world today.
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"The memorable thing about Cline's book is the strangely recognizable picture he paints of this very faraway time.... It was as globalized and cosmopolitan a time as any on record, albeit within a much smaller cosmos. The degree of interpenetration and of cultural sharing is astonishing." (Adam Gopnik, New Yorker)
"Engaging.... [An] absorbing tour of the Late Bronze Age." (Josephine Quinn, London Review of Books)
"A fascinating look at the Late Bronze Age, proving that whether for culture, war, economic fluctuations or grappling with technological advancement, the conundrums we face are never new, but merely renewed for a modern age." (Larry Getlen, New York Post)
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- DLoovis
- 15-12-22
Fascinating audio book
Eric Cline’s narration is perhaps a little wooden at the beginning as some reviewers have pointed out, but after a chapter or so he warms up to the process of reading his own book. Soon his enthusiasm shines through and this becomes a gripping narrative of flourishing civilisations sliding into collapse under numerous stressors. Wonderful scholarship and such a fascinating account.
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- Paul J
- 16-10-24
I am sold
The narration is good, but you can tell the author does lectures, just a little monotone at times. The book is very good, especially as it has been updated as new evidence or views come through. Due recognition is given to all investigations, evidence and theories, which is as it should be, but you would be surprised how often that protocol is not followed. The story is fascinating, giving me a greater understanding of the society and how the collapse of the Bronze Age came about. Amazing stuff, I recommend this book, just bare with it in the first chapter, it picks up considerably.
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- M W Martin
- 24-07-24
Well informed and thoughtful
Cline presents a well thought argument for multiple causes leading to the Bronze Age collapse. He supports his case with plenty of evidence from archeological sources.
Presenting the nature of the Bronze Age in the Mediterranean region provides the background to appreciate what was lost by the collapse, as well as some of the causes for that collapse. However, referring to this using terms such as 'globalized' feels wrong, as it wasn't. Perhaps the author is trying to make this period seem more like today's world?
Cline is right to point out that talk of complexity theory is so much handwaving, unless you actually go and build model using it, which as far as I know has not been done.
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- James McDaid
- 28-10-24
Refocus on the subject
I enjoyed the earlier edition of this book and I have enjoyed and pondered on the information, views and opinions expressed in the volume.
Thank you for such an informative read.
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- toby moate
- 27-06-23
worth persevering.
Eventually well worth for enlightenment about the bronze age and it's collapse. I think I am not alone in having been ignorant about it all. e.g. I knew the Hittites were from 'Turkey' and that's about it. Maybe a little TOO thorough in the middle with all the evidence - with with multiple unpronounceable kings/queens and kingdoms, but likely to stimulate further interest.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-04-24
The study of history shrugs its shoulders and says "I know how, but I don't know why"
A comprehensive chronicle of the bronze age collapse that has the honesty to acknowledge that when history, like science, strays into the zone of chaos and complexity theory all you can do is a chronicle.
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- Badger
- 21-04-24
Excellent
Both scholarly and a rattling good tale - or tales. My only suggestion is that it would be a good idea to read the conclusion first. A bit like a Sherlock Holmes story it then makes sense of everything that's gone before, unlike a Sherlock Holmes story though, knowing the ending doesn't spoil the beginning. I'm going to leave it a few months then listen to it again, and maybe read round the subject a bit first. It really does make a lot of sense, and is read beautifully by the author.
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- Russell
- 23-04-21
Very factual but read in a painfully unexciting way
I am fascinated by this era but being read a series of ‘facts’ is not pleasant. I could read Wikipedia for that. This book would be better for hypnosis.
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- Customer
- 06-11-24
Don't bother!
Antisemitic BS. Author spends quite a while trying to deny Jewish history. Good for the bin.
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