Book Episode #11: Part Seven - The Dawn of Everything, by David Graeber & David Wengrow (Chapter 8)
Unveiling Ancient Urban Life: The True Essence of Cities
In this episode of the 'Propaganda Loves You' Book Club, Joe, Arthur, and Kodie delve into Chapter 8 of 'The Dawn of Everything,' titled 'Imaginary Cities: Eurasia's First Urbanites in Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, Ukraine, and China - and how they built cities without kings' They explore the complex and varied nature of early cities, particularly those that thrived without hierarchical rulers. The episode examines what truly constitutes a city, discusses communal activities and services, and reflects on ancient urban societies' social…
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