Ancient and medieval world : (Record no. 21565)
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| fixed length control field | 02301nam a22001697a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9789351508700 (print (pb) : alk. paper) |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | English |
| 082 00 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 909 |
| Book Number | Kum/R |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Kumar, Rakesh |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Ancient and medieval world : |
| Subtitle | from evolution of humans to the crisis of feudalism / |
| Statement of responsibility | Rakesh Kumar |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Delhi |
| Name of publisher | Sage publication |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | xii, 434, I7 pages : |
| Other physical details | illustrations, maps ; |
| Dimensions | 24 cm |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Contents note | Evolution of humans; palaeolithic and mesolithic cultures -- Beginnings of agriculture and animal husbandry -- Bronze Age civilisations-I: (Mesopotamia and Egypt) -- Bronze Age civilisations-II: (Shang and Minoan) -- Nomadic groups in Central and West Asia: advent of iron and its implications -- Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome-I: Rome under republic, principate and empire -- Ancient Rome- II: religion and culture in ancient Rome and the crisis and decline of the Roman Empire -- Feudal polity, society and economy in Europe: 8th-14th century -- Religion and culture in medieval Europe -- Islamic societies in West Asia. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | "Ancient and Medieval World provides an accessible overview of the period ranging from the evolution of human beings to the end of the Middle Ages in Europe. The book intricately weaves in the research findings of the last decade, which brought about new dimensions on social, economic, political, religious and several other themes of the ancient and medieval world. It presents a comprehensive and well-balanced assessment of the various developments, discoveries and debates in human history that paved the way for the modern world. The use of various maps, images, tables and other robust pedagogical features will motivate readers to read more and help them to connect better with the topic. Key Features - Closely integrates recent research and studies on the subject that have appeared over the last decade - Introduction of topics and themes such as Nomadic Groups in Central and West Asia and Religion and Culture in Medieval Europe along with new sub-themes - Provides maps, images, keywords, review questions and extensive bibliography for clearer understanding of themes and issues - Extensive summary at the end of each chapter to help the reader recapitulate better"-- |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | World history. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Fund | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Cost, normal purchase price | Accn No. | Full call number | Barcode | Koha item type | Department |
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| RUSA 2 Funds | RKSMVV Library | RKSMVV Library | 22/08/2019 | 400.00 | R18149 | 909 Kum/R | A16566 | Books | HISTORY |