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Walls: A History of Civilization - Softcover

Frye, David

 
9780571348428: Walls: A History of Civilization

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In a colourful narrative of invasions, empires, kings, and khans, David Frye presents a bold new theory of civilization: walls haven't just influenced the course of history; they have profoundly shaped the human psyche.

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David Frye received his PhD from Duke University and currently teaches ancient and medieval history at Eastern Connecticut State University. The author of Walls, he has participated in several international archeological digs and has contributed to Military History, MHQ, Archeological Odyssey, and McSweeney's.

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For thousands of years, humans have built walls and assaulted them, admired walls and reviled them. Great Walls have appeared on nearly every continent, accompanying the rise of cities, nations, and empires. In Walls, David Frye uncovers a story that is more than just bricks and stone: he reveals the startling link between what we build and how we live, who we are and how we came to be. It is nothing less than the story of civilization.

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