{"product_id":"plain-of-plenty-riia-elina-timonen-9781803278551","title":"Plain of Plenty: Farming Practices, Food Production, and the Agricultural Potential of the Late Bronze Age (1600-1200 Bce) Argive Plain, Greece","description":"The Argive Plain in the northeastern Peloponnese, Greece, was central to the Mycenaean culture during the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1600-1200 BCE). While known for its settlements and treasures, little is understood about its agricultural sustainability. This study examines Mycenaean farming in the Argive Plain and its societal implications, investigating if resource depletion contributed to the Bronze Age collapse. Using agricultural potential modelling, it reconstructs farming practices within the region's political hierarchy, assessing sustainability through food consumption, energy needs, and land usage. Results indicate sustainable agriculture despite challenges like drought. However, ruling elites' additional production needs may have strained resources. The thesis also addresses estimations of Neolithic and Bronze Age Aegean subsistence space, highlighting the overlooked impact of livestock on agricultural potential. By incorporating dairy and meat production, future models can better represent food production and environmental sustainability. This research enhances understanding of Mycenaean agricultural practices before the Bronze Age collapse, illustrating how elite formation likely influenced local communities and broader society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Riia Elina Timonen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1803278552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803278551\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Archaeopress Archaeology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs","brand":"Riia Elina Timonen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46747883864319,"sku":"9781803278551","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b5b5b60c-c223-400b-9c61-5ca59766e1cc.jpg?v=1743585015","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/plain-of-plenty-riia-elina-timonen-9781803278551","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}