Gods, Grain Government: formation of states in Mesopotamia Egypt DHOC 3
In lecture 3 of the Deep History of Civilization module, we examine the formation of the first states in Mesopotamia and Egypt, discussing: 0:00 The Potter s Kiln as the First Laboratory of Mankind 1:09 ProtoPolities and longdistance networks of trade 3:45 Rise of Elites and Social Differentiation 4:20 The Dialogue of Sheep and Grain: a Sumerian Creation Myth 8:30 The Sumerian Idea of Civilization: divine accumulation 13:50 Kingship in Ancient Egypt: the civilisational state 19:09 Mythology and State Ideology 20:55 Political Order in Mesopotamia v Egypt EXTENDED Podcast Version here : Previous Lectures: 1. Deep History of Civilization: James Scotts Against the Grain 1 : 2. Deep History of Civilization: World Systems Theory 2: Related p
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