The Science of Roman History: Biology, Climate, and the Future of the Past

Walter ScheidelPrinceton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691195988

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The Science of Roman History: Biology, Climate, and the Future of the Past

Walter ScheidelPrinceton University Press

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ISBN-10: 0691195986 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691195988 · 2017 · 1st Edition

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Walter Scheidel synthesizes recent breakthroughs in the natural sciences to reframe our understanding of the Roman world. By integrating data from paleoclimatology, genetics, and epidemiology, the text moves beyond traditional textual analysis to examine how environmental and biological factors shaped the trajectory of ancient Mediterranean civilizations.

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Publisher: Princeton University Press
1st Edition2017
Pages: 280Language: English

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Author: Walter Scheidel

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