Why did ancient civilizations fail?. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Scott A.J. Johnson.
• Authors: Johnson, Scott A. J, 1983-
• Contents: 1. Introduction: Social Hubris -- 2. Why Agriculture? -- 3. The Environment -- 4. Case Study: The Maya -- 5. Agricultural Systems -- 6. Case Study: Mesopotamia -- 7. Trade Systems -- 8. Case Study: Rome -- 9. Social Organization -- 10. Case Study: Egypt -- 11. Unexpected Catastrophes -- 12. Case Study: Aztec and Inca -- 13. Where This Leaves Us.
• Publisher Details: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon New York, NY : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiii, 293 pages)
• Subjects: 930.1; Civilization, Ancient; Civilization, Ancient -- Philosophy; Regression (Civilization); HISTORY -- Ancient -- General; Civilization, Ancient; Civilization, Ancient -- Philosophy; Regression (Civilization); Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1315512882; 9781315512884; 9781315512877; 1315512874
• Related ISBNs: 1629582824; 1629582832; 9781629582825; 9781629582832
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.