Overview
To many ancient Greeks and Romans, the outer reaches of their world was where civilization ceased to exist. But what was it like to live on the edges of these empires, on the boundaries of the known world? Thanks to new archaeological excavations, we now know that these border zones were thriving multicultural spaces where the boundaries of “civilized” and “barbarian” blurred. Historian Owen Rees takes readers on a fascinating journey to explore the diverse peoples in Europe, Asia, and Africa beyond the reaches of Greece and Rome: along the sandy caravan routes of Morocco to the freezing winters of the northern Black Sea, from the Red River valley of Vietnam to the rain-lashed forts south of Hadrian’s Wall. Through this globe-spanning historical tapestry, The Far Edges of the Known World offers us a rich new lens to see and understand the ancient world.
This book title, The Far Edges of the Known World (Life Beyond the Borders of Ancient Civilization), ISBN: 9781324036524, by Owen Rees, published by W. W. Norton & Company (September 30, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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