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Art of the First Cities The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus
Author: Joan Aruz (Editor)
Year: 2003
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Language: ENG



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The book "Art of the First Cities The Third Millennium BC from the Mediterranean to the Indus" by Paul Barber provides a comprehensive overview of the development of urbanization in the ancient world, focusing on the period between 30000 and 1500 BCE. The book explores how the emergence of cities in the third millennium BC marked a significant turning point in human history, as it led to the development of complex societies and the growth of trade, technology, and culture. The author argues that this period saw the rise of sophisticated city-states such as Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, and Ur, which laid the foundations for modern civilization. The book is divided into four main sections, each of which examines a different aspect of urbanization during this time period. The first section looks at the origins of urbanization, tracing the evolution of early cities from small agricultural settlements to larger, more complex societies. The second section explores the technological advancements that made urbanization possible, including the development of writing, metallurgy, and architecture. The third section delves into the cultural achievements of these early cities, including their art, literature, and religion. Finally, the fourth section discusses the impact of urbanization on the societies of the time, including the rise of empires and the development of complex political systems. Throughout the book, Barber emphasizes the importance of understanding the process of technological evolution as the basis for survival of humanity. He argues that the ability to adapt and innovate has been crucial to human progress, and that this capacity must be cultivated in order to ensure the survival of our species.
Книга «Art of the First Cities The Third Millennium BC from the Mediterranean to the Indus» Пола Барбера (Paul Barber) дает исчерпывающий обзор развития урбанизации в древнем мире с акцентом на период между 30000 и 1500 годами до нашей эры. Книга исследует, как появление городов в третьем тысячелетии до нашей эры ознаменовало значительный поворотный момент в истории человечества, поскольку привело к развитию сложных обществ и росту торговли, технологий и культуры. Автор утверждает, что на этот период пришёлся подъём сложных городов-государств, таких как Мохенджо-Даро, Хараппа и Ур, которые заложили основы современной цивилизации. Книга разделена на четыре основных раздела, каждый из которых рассматривает различные аспекты урбанизации в этот период времени. Первый раздел рассматривает истоки урбанизации, прослеживая эволюцию ранних городов от небольших сельскохозяйственных поселений к более крупным, более сложным обществам. Во втором разделе рассматриваются технологические достижения, которые сделали возможной урбанизацию, включая развитие письменности, металлургии и архитектуры. Третий раздел углубляется в культурные достижения этих ранних городов, включая их искусство, литературу и религию. Наконец, в четвертом разделе обсуждается влияние урбанизации на общества того времени, включая подъем империй и развитие сложных политических систем. На протяжении всей книги Барбер подчеркивает важность понимания процесса технологической эволюции как основы выживания человечества. Он утверждает, что способность к адаптации и инновациям имела решающее значение для прогресса человека, и что эту способность необходимо культивировать, чтобы обеспечить выживание нашего вида.
Il libro «Art of the First Cities The Third Millennium BC from the Mediterranean to the Indus» di Paul Barber fornisce una panoramica completa dell'evoluzione dell'urbanizzazione nel mondo antico, focalizzata sul periodo tra il 30000 e il 1500 avanti Cristo. Il libro sta esplorando come la nascita delle città nel terzo millennio avanti Cristo abbia segnato un importante punto di svolta nella storia dell'umanità, perché ha portato allo sviluppo di società complesse e alla crescita del commercio, della tecnologia e della cultura. L'autore sostiene che durante questo periodo ci fu l'ascesa di città-stato complesse, come Mohengo Darò, Harappa e Ur, che gettarono le basi della civiltà moderna. Il libro è suddiviso in quattro sezioni principali, ognuna delle quali affronta diversi aspetti dell'urbanizzazione in questo periodo di tempo. La prima sezione affronta le origini dell'urbanizzazione, tracciando l'evoluzione delle prime città da piccoli insediamenti agricoli a società più grandi e più complesse. La seconda sezione affronta i progressi tecnologici che hanno reso possibile l'urbanizzazione, tra cui lo sviluppo della scrittura, della metallurgia e dell'architettura. La terza sezione approfondisce i progressi culturali di queste prime città, incluse la loro arte, letteratura e religione. Infine, nella quarta sezione si discute dell'impatto dell'urbanizzazione sulle società dell'epoca, tra cui l'ascesa degli imperi e lo sviluppo di sistemi politici complessi. Durante tutto il libro, Barber sottolinea l'importanza di comprendere l'evoluzione tecnologica come base per la sopravvivenza dell'umanità. Sostiene che la capacità di adattamento e innovazione è stata fondamentale per il progresso umano, e che questa capacità deve essere coltivata per garantire la sopravvivenza della nostra specie.
Das Buch „Art of the First Cities The Third Millennium BC from the Mediterranean to the Indus“ von Paul Barber gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die Entwicklung der Urbanisierung in der Antike mit einem Schwerpunkt auf der Zeit zwischen 30.000 und 1500 v. Chr. Das Buch untersucht, wie die Entstehung von Städten im dritten Jahrtausend v. Chr. Einen bedeutenden Wendepunkt in der Geschichte der Menschheit markierte, da sie zur Entwicklung komplexer Gesellschaften und zum Wachstum von Handel, Technologie und Kultur führte. Der Autor behauptet, dass in dieser Zeit der Aufstieg komplexer Stadtstaaten wie Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa und Ur stattfand, die die Grundlagen der modernen Zivilisation legten. Das Buch ist in vier Hauptabschnitte unterteilt, die sich jeweils mit verschiedenen Aspekten der Urbanisierung in diesem Zeitraum befassen. Der erste Abschnitt untersucht die Ursprünge der Urbanisierung und verfolgt die Entwicklung der frühen Städte von kleinen landwirtschaftlichen edlungen zu größeren, komplexeren Gesellschaften. Der zweite Abschnitt befasst sich mit den technologischen Fortschritten, die die Urbanisierung ermöglicht haben, einschließlich der Entwicklung von Schrift, Metallurgie und Architektur. Der dritte Abschnitt befasst sich mit den kulturellen Errungenschaften dieser frühen Städte, einschließlich ihrer Kunst, Literatur und Religion. Schließlich diskutiert der vierte Abschnitt die Auswirkungen der Urbanisierung auf die Gesellschaften der Zeit, einschließlich des Aufstiegs von Imperien und der Entwicklung komplexer politischer Systeme. Im Laufe des Buches betont Barber, wie wichtig es ist, den Prozess der technologischen Evolution als Grundlage für das Überleben der Menschheit zu verstehen. Er argumentiert, dass die Fähigkeit zur Anpassung und Innovation entscheidend für den menschlichen Fortschritt war und dass diese Fähigkeit kultiviert werden muss, um das Überleben unserer Spezies zu sichern.
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