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Walls

A History of Civilization

David Frye author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Faber & Faber

Published:5th Sep '19

Should be back in stock very soon

Walls cover

In a colourful narrative of invasions, empires, kings, and khans, David Frye presents a bold new theory of civilization: walls haven't just influenced the course of history; they have profoundly shaped the human psyche.

For thousands of years, humans have built walls and assaulted them, admired walls and reviled them.

In Walls, David Frye uncovers a story that is more than just bricks and stone: he reveals the startling link between what we build and how we live, who we are and how we came to be.

For thousands of years, humans have built walls and assaulted them, admired walls and reviled them. Great Walls have appeared on nearly every continent, accompanying the rise of cities, nations, and empires.

In Walls, David Frye uncovers a story that is more than just bricks and stone: he reveals the startling link between what we build and how we live, who we are and how we came to be. It is nothing less than the story of civilization.

ISBN: 9780571348428

Dimensions: 196mm x 131mm x 20mm

Weight: 201g

304 pages

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