| Description |
x, 228 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 23 cm. |
| Summary |
"Presents compelling evidence that civilizations worldwide became warlike and monotheistic after Earth passed through the tail of a comet in 1500 B.C"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-220) and index. |
| Contents |
Stonehenge and the Megalithic culture -- A unified society -- Living in harmony -- Enigma -- Mass aggression -- Mystery of the Olmec -- An Asian apocalypse -- Clash of empires -- A sudden calm -- When and why -- The celestial disk -- Brush with death -- The birth of monotheism -- Armageddon. |
| Subject |
Comets -- 1486 B.C.
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Archaeoastronomy.
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Megalithic monuments.
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Religion, Prehistoric.
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Warfare, Prehistoric.
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Civilization, Ancient.
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| ISBN |
1591430690 (pbk.) |
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9781591430698 (pbk.) |
| Standard No. |
QBX a 07007963 |
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AU@ 000041323524 |
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