Mediterranean Timescapes 1st Edition

Trace the long sweep of human life along the sunlit coasts and inland valleys of the Mediterranean with Mediterranean Timescapes, 1st Edition by Ray Laurence; Francesco Trifilò. This compelling volume brings together rigorous scholarship and vivid narrative to illuminate how cities, landscapes and cultures in Italy, Greece, Sicily, North Africa, the Levant, Anatolia and the Iberian Peninsula were shaped over millennia.

Combining archaeological evidence, historical texts and environmental insights, the authors map changing patterns of trade, urbanism, agriculture and migration across the region. Case studies from Rome and Pompeii to coastal Phoenician settlements and Sicilian countryside offer layered perspectives on continuity and transformation. Readers will appreciate clear explanations of complex debates, accessible interpretation of material culture, and a regional approach that ties local stories to wider Mediterranean dynamics.

Ideal for students, academics, travelers and curious readers, this first edition is both a classroom-ready resource and a richly contextual companion for exploring Mediterranean heritage. Whether you’re researching ancient economies, planning a historically informed journey through southern Europe and North Africa, or seeking a fresh synthesis of Mediterranean archaeology and history, this book delivers authoritative analysis with readable prose.

Add Mediterranean Timescapes (1st Edition) by Ray Laurence; Francesco Trifilò to your collection to deepen your understanding of one of the world’s most influential regions. Purchase now for libraries, courses, or as a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts eager to explore the evolving landscapes of the Mediterranean.

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