This book is the first to focus on war and peace in the ancient world from a global perspective.

• The first book to focus on war and peace in the ancient world
• Takes a global perspective, covering a large number of early civilizations, from China, India and West Asia, through the Mediterranean to the Americas
• Features contributions from nineteen distinguished scholars, all of whom are experts in their fields
• Offers remarkable insights into the different ways in which ancient societies dealt with a common human challenge
• Requires no prior historical knowledge, making it suitable for non-specialists