{"title":"Peter Bogucki","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection spotlighting the works of Peter Bogucki, a distinguished author in the realms of history and military. Renowned for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Bogucki offers readers an in-depth exploration of ancient and medieval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Barbarians\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complexities and cultural contributions of these often-misunderstood groups. With a focus on dispelling myths and bringing to light the rich tapestry of barbarian societies, Bogucki's work invites readers to rethink historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Peter Bogucki's books are invaluable additions to your collection, providing thorough insights and a fresh perspective on history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-barbarians-by-peter-bogucki-9781789149265","title":"The Barbarians","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in the Stone Age and continuing through the collapse of the Roman empire, a fascinating exploration of the increasing complexity, technological accomplishments, and distinctive practices of the non-literate peoples known as Barbarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe often think of the civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome as discrete incubators of Western culture, places where ideas about everything from government to art to philosophy were free to develop and then be distributed outward into the wider Mediterranean world. But as Peter Bogucki reminds us in this book, Greece and Rome did not develop in isolation. All around them were rural communities who had remarkably different cultures, ones few of us know anything about. Telling the stories of these nearly forgotten people, he offers a long-overdue enrichment of how we think about classical antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bogucki shows, the lands to the north of the Greek and Roman peninsulas were inhabited by non-literate communities that stretched across river valleys, mountains, plains, and shorelines from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Ural Mountains in the east. What we know about them is almost exclusively through archaeological finds of settlements, offerings, monuments, and burials, but these remnants paint a portrait that is just as compelling as that of the great literate, urban civilisations of this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBogucki sketches the development of these groups' cultures from the Stone Age through the collapse of the Roman Empire in the west, highlighting the increasing complexity of their societal structures, their technological accomplishments, and their distinct cultural practices. He shows that we are still learning much about them, as he examines new historical and archaeological discoveries as well as the ways our knowledge about these groups has led to a vibrant tourist industry and even influenced politics. The result is a fascinating account of several nearly vanished cultures and the modern methods that have allowed us to rescue them from historical oblivion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Bogucki offers a concise and clearly written summary of the archaeology of \"prehistoric\" Europe...The focus on less-acknowledged European groups and their numerous complex lifeways serves as a counterpoint to the well-known ancient Greeks and Romans. The introduction in the book is particularly valuable for educating popular readers on the techniques of archaeology and it offers a brief account of its history in Europe...The colour photographs in the book were selected with great care and their quality is exceptional. This engaging book comes highly recommended for those who want to learn more about the ancestors of present-day Europeans.' - Society for American Archaeology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849993179372,"sku":"9781789149265","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28021693482824.jpg?v=1759073284"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peter-bogucki.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}