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War before civilization
Book • 1996
In 'War Before Civilization', Lawrence H. Keeley challenges the notion that prehistoric societies were peaceful, presenting evidence of frequent and deadly warfare in ancient cultures.
He argues that such violence was not introduced by civilization but was a common feature of human societies throughout history.
Keeley's work draws on archaeological findings and historical accounts to illustrate the intensity and frequency of prehistoric warfare.
He argues that such violence was not introduced by civilization but was a common feature of human societies throughout history.
Keeley's work draws on archaeological findings and historical accounts to illustrate the intensity and frequency of prehistoric warfare.
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Razib Khan to illustrate the brutality of ancient societies and the concept of extermination rather than conquest.
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Michael Shermer as evidence of violent conflicts among Native Americans before European colonization.
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