Why did ancient states collapse? : the dysfunctional state /

: Rooted in agriculture, sedentism and population growth, ancient states were fragile and prone to collapse. There is an ongoing debate about the importance, nature and even existence of state-wide collapse. This book investigates why ancient states collapsed and examines to what extent inequality contributed to their downfall.
: "Available in both print and Open Access"--Homepage. : 1 online resource (viii, 42 pages). : Specialized. : Includes bibliographical references. : 9781789693034 (PDF ebook) :