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Europe Between the Oceans

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Europe Between the Oceans

By: Barry Cunliffe
Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
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A sensational, interdisciplinary work which entirely reorients our understanding of Europe from 10,000 BC to the time of the Vikings

In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe reframes our entire conception of early European history, from prehistory through the ancient world to the medieval Viking period. Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe's great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange. The development of these early Europeans is rooted in complex interplays, shifting balances, and geographic and demographic fluidity.

Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, and history, Cunliffe has produced an interdisciplinary tour de force. His is a bold book of exceptional scholarship, erudite and engaging, and it heralds an entirely new understanding of Old Europe.

©2008 Barry Cunliffe (P)2023 Tantor Archaeology Civilization Europe Medieval World

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It's fantastic. Aside from the relentless and unnecessary conversion of EVERY distance mentioned, from metric to imperial. It's very interesting, but this aspect of the narration grates on the nerves after the 278th unnecessary conversion. I will persevere though.

Interesting journey through European history

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this was really good. it describes and gives reasons for the Europe we have today.

fascinating history of the people of Europe

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I gave up on this one due to the intensely irritating narration that I simply couldn't listen to despite my heroic attempts to keep going. Chapter 5 was my breaking point and I would like my credit returned please Audible!?!

Beware...Mini Bannister would have been preferable to having to listen to this guys attempts to reproduce Barry Cunliffe's speech patterns etc. at least I think that's what he was trying to do.
A great book totally ruined by a dreadful narrator . A great gift for someone interested in the subject that you really don't like. .....

UNLISTENABLE.

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