1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed: Revised and Updated Free Audiobook Download by Eric H. Cline
The year was 1177 BC and the world's first great civilization, Egypt, had just formed. A hundred years later, much of the great city of Thebes had been destroyed in a cataclysmic event known as The Flood. This marks the end of the reign of Egypt's first pharaoh, Sesostris III. The following years saw the rise of new powers in Canaan and Mesopotamia that would eventually overshadow Egypt's power and influence throughout the region.
This book is an essential read for those who want to learn more about the ancient world. Eric Cline has updated and revised his book on one of the most famous dates in history – 1117 B.C., when a volcano destroyed the city of Troy, ending the Trojan War and putting an end to the Bronze Age as we know it.
Eric H. Cline has written a history book about the collapse of the Bronze Age. He has included illustrations, charts, myths and more to make this historical book engaging and fun to read. This is a great audiobook for people who are interested in learning about the past.
Eric H. Cline's 1177 B.C. recounts the events that led to the destruction of the Bronze Age, when this civilization was in its death throes and was on the verge of collapse
Civilization is always under threat. But it is hard to imagine that one day the world would be without civilization. A new book takes an in depth look at what happened to the ancient world and how we got here.
In 1177 B.C., the year that Herodotus called "the beginning of time," a meteor smashes into Earth and causes the Bronze Age to end almost overnight. A new era of chaos, famine, and conflict begins as civilizations collapse everywhere around the globe - including in Mesopotamia. How did such an event happen? Eric H. Cline answers this question in this intelligent and captivating retelling of one of history's most important events with new discoveries from archaeologists from all over the world.
Published Date | 2021-02-02 |
Duration | 10 hours 47 minutes |
Author | Eric H. Cline |
Narrated | Eric H. Cline |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Non-Fiction |
Parent Category | Social Science, World |