1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed - by Eric H. Cline

Eric H. Cline’s 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed investigates the dramatic collapse of several ancient civilizations around the Mediterranean, focusing on the pivotal year 1177 B.C. Cline examines the interconnectedness of various cultures such as the Egyptians, Mycenaeans, and Hittites, and how their simultaneous decline marked the end of the Bronze Age. He explores causes like climate change, invasions by the Sea Peoples, and internal disruptions.