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Myths of the Archaic State : Evolution of the Earliest Cities, States, and Civilizations
Myths of the Archaic State Evolution of the Earliest Cities States and Civilizations Author:Norman Yoffee Classical archaeology promotes the view that a state's evolution reflects general, universal forces. Norman Yoffee challenges the model in this book by presenting more complex and multi-linear models for the evolution of civilizations. Yoffee questions the definition of the prehistoric state, particularly that which heralds "the chiefdom" as the... more » forerunner of the ancient state and explores case studies on the role of women in ancient societies.« less