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A concise chronological survey traces the rise of Mediterranean civilizations from prehistoric times through ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, and the Levant to the Greeks, Persians, Macedon and Rome, culminating in Roman dominance and the fall of Jerusalem. It interweaves political and military developments with religious practices, sacred literature, and cultural institutions, highlighting how river valleys, trade, and imperial encounters shaped societies. Chapters emphasise key institutions, chronological connections, and the convergence of historical threads that set the foundations for later European civilization.
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