087578
London
1946
11×18
meki
256
engleski
15,00 EUR
12,00 EUR
Štedite: 3,00 EUR (20%)
What Happened in History is an influential book published in 1942 by Australian archaeologist V. Gordon Childe. It is considered one of the foundational works of modern archaeology because it introduced a wider audience to prehistory through the prism of socio-economic development and Marxist theory. The book traces the development of human civilization from the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) to the fall of the Roman Empire, focusing on what Childe considered "the main stream of human progress". In this book, Childe popularized two terms that have forever shaped the understanding of history: Neolithic Revolution: The transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture and a sedentary lifestyle in permanent settlements. Urban Revolution: The process by which agricultural villages developed into complex, hierarchically organized urban societies with developed trade, writing, and science. Marxist approach: Childe explains historical change in terms of changes in the "forces of production" - technology and the way people obtain food and resources. Technological Advances: The book explores the impact of inventions such as iron, the wheel, writing, and coinage on the structure of society. The Arc of Civilization: Analyzes the rise and fall of civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, observing how government, religion, and science developed. This work remains essential reading for students of archaeology and history for its ability to connect material finds with profound social transformations.
