Discussion: After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations

Author: Eric H. Cline

Description: Eric H. Cline investigates the mysterious and simultaneous collapse of several ancient Mediterranean civilizations around 1177 B.C., including the Mycenaeans, the Hittites, and the Egyptians. Through archaeological evidence and historical analysis, Cline explores the factors that led to this widespread collapse, including invasions by the Sea Peoples, climate change, and internal social upheavals. Cline argues that the fall of these civilizations was not a sudden event but a series of interconnected crises that led to the decline of the Bronze Age. The book highlights the fragility of complex societies.

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