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Scott West
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I am enjoying the overview of the ancient world so far. Particularly the influence of Assyria and Egypt on the concept of European civilisation. The question is tacitly asked how can we coin these ancient peoples into civilisations with some having a profound influence on us and other not when it is such a modern concept and ancient civilisations were so interconnected. A probing and insightful question.
— Jan 28, 2025 02:11AM
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Scott West
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Lesser known societies such as Massalia, Carthage, Etruria and Sicilian cities are reviewed with tact in addition. I wish there was a more in depth discussion of their cultures and social concepts from trade, religion, social norms and the permeations for the present day. Nevertheless insightful how Rome was a convolution of many of the ideas and practices of these colonial societies of Greek and Phoenicians.
— Jan 30, 2025 04:20AM
Scott West
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Certainly there were many ancient societies that had a profound effect on western civilisation beyond the common myopic view of Rome and Greece. Quinn brings to light the machinations of the Persians and Assyrians with proving tact in forming a view of Europe on the periphery, discussing how their views of white people and trade influenced our modern purview of Europe.
— Jan 30, 2025 04:16AM
