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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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as a book on warfare among hunter-gatherers.


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