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Europe Between the Oceans

9000 BC-AD 1000

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Europe Between the Oceans

By: Barry Cunliffe
Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
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A sensational, interdisciplinary work which entirely reorients our understanding of Europe from 10,000 BC to the time of the Vikings

In this magnificent book, distinguished archaeologist Barry Cunliffe reframes our entire conception of early European history, from prehistory through the ancient world to the medieval Viking period. Cunliffe views Europe not in terms of states and shifting political land boundaries but as a geographical niche particularly favored in facing many seas. These seas, and Europe's great transpeninsular rivers, ensured a rich diversity of natural resources while also encouraging the dynamic interaction of peoples across networks of communication and exchange. The development of these early Europeans is rooted in complex interplays, shifting balances, and geographic and demographic fluidity.

Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, and history, Cunliffe has produced an interdisciplinary tour de force. His is a bold book of exceptional scholarship, erudite and engaging, and it heralds an entirely new understanding of Old Europe.

©2008 Barry Cunliffe (P)2023 Tantor Archaeology Civilization Europe Medieval World
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It's fantastic. Aside from the relentless and unnecessary conversion of EVERY distance mentioned, from metric to imperial. It's very interesting, but this aspect of the narration grates on the nerves after the 278th unnecessary conversion. I will persevere though.

Interesting journey through European history

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a great book presented by a great narrator - I've listened to it several times

one of my favourites

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this was really good. it describes and gives reasons for the Europe we have today.

fascinating history of the people of Europe

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The narration on this is very peculiar, it’s stilted, the sentences are broken into small segments with a vocal upturn at the end of each that grates on the nerves, first ever audiobook I couldn’t finish

I’ve given up on this one.

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Barry Cunliffe is a tremendous author and the subject of the book is fascinating... HOWEVER, the narration makes it nigh on unlistenable. An outrageously frustrating intonation that actually makes it difficult to concentrate on what is being read.
I will buy a physical copy of this book instead I think.

Great book narrated terribly.

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