May 13, 2024
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The Mediterranean Sea has been a crossroads of civilizations for millennia. Its shores have been home to some of the world's oldest and most influential cultures, including the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs. The Mediterranean has also been a major trade route, and its waters have been sailed by merchants, pirates, and explorers from all over the world.
The Geography of the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean Sea is a semi-enclosed sea that is bordered by Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gibraltar, and to the Black Sea by the Dardanelles and Bosphorus straits. The Mediterranean Sea is divided into two basins: the western basin, which includes the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian Sea; and the eastern basin, which includes the Aegean Sea, the Levantine Sea, and the Black Sea.
The Climate of the Mediterranean
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Reading list
We've selected nine books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Mediterranean History.
This journal publishes original research on the history of the Mediterranean region from ancient to modern times. It leading journal in the field, and its articles are essential reading for anyone interested in the Mediterranean region.
This classic work of Mediterranean history that provides a sweeping overview of the region during the 16th century. Braudel was a pioneer in the field of longue durée history, and his work has had a profound influence on the study of the Mediterranean.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the Mediterranean region in antiquity. Jones was a leading historian of the ancient world, and his work is essential reading for anyone interested in the Mediterranean region.
Provides a cultural history of the Mediterranean region from the ancient world to the present day. DeLong leading economic historian, and his work offers a unique perspective on the region's history.
Provides a detailed study of the Mediterranean world in the age of Charlemagne. McKitterick leading historian of the early Middle Ages, and her work is essential reading for anyone interested in the Mediterranean region.
Provides a detailed study of the early Mediterranean village. Finley was a leading historian of the ancient world, and his work is essential reading for anyone interested in the Mediterranean region.
Provides a cultural history of the Mediterranean region in the Middle Ages. Abulafia leading historian of the Middle Ages, and his work is essential reading for anyone interested in the Mediterranean region.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the Bronze Age Aegean, a region that was home to some of the world's earliest civilizations. Cline leading archaeologist, and his work is essential reading for anyone interested in the Mediterranean region.
Provides a concise overview of the history and culture of the Mediterranean region. Stahl leading historian of the Mediterranean region, and his work is essential reading for anyone interested in the region.
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