Before War, Elisha Daeva
Before War, Elisha Daeva
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Before War
On Marriage, Hierarchy and Our Matriarchal Origins

Author: Elisha Daeva

Series: Before #1

Narrator: Elisha Daeva

Unabridged: 11 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Elisha Daeva

Published: 12/05/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The book Before War will change how its readers look at the world — by exposing the female roots of Western civilization. It draws on the evidence from anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, primatology, and the shocking new genetics data, to tell the story of Western civilization.For readers of Sapiens and The Dawn of Everything, this is about another way that our European ancestors lived, without violence, sexual shame, or social inequality. It's the story of a story that was buried and re-discovered again and again, and is once again being told, thanks to the new science of genetics. It's the story of the first rape, genocide and colonization in 3500 BCE, and of the peaceful, egalitarian people who lived before. It's about the most controversial academic debate of all time, which has raged for 250 years. It's a funny, sexy take on some heavy topics.It's not about blaming men. It's about standing together against an institution that harms us all.Are you interested in your Eurasian ancestors, in the truth about our ancient past, or in the origins of social inequality? Do you want practical solutions for how we can save the world, or how you can heal from harmful belief systems? It's time for a paradigm shift!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Krista on August 15, 2023

Once upon a time, before there was war, men and women had equal importance. Civilization arose under these conditions and flourished for longer periods than our Western culture has existed. Our civilization is built upon the foundation of these earlier cultures. It sounds like a fairy tale. But t......more

Goodreads review by Lynda on September 19, 2023

How to describe Elisha Daeva? That she is not your average academic comes out strongly in the colloquial language she often uses. Where there is particular contempt for someone she doesn't like there is no hesitation in calling them an a***ole, for example. This of course will make her a lot more app......more

Goodreads review by S. on December 15, 2024

The candor in this book is refreshing, but does make it seem less of academia. I gather that is the point to some degree here: if you're not directly in academia, then you can call 'em how you see 'em, no matter the politics involved. While i am generally not a fan of exclamation points in any commu......more

Goodreads review by Verity on November 17, 2024

Archeology, linguistics, and DNA This is a fascinating look at matriarchal prehistory, revealed by archeology, linguistics, and DNA. And groups centered around mothers and their kin are logical, given the inherent powers women have. The connection between harsh climate and the growth of patriarchal s......more

Goodreads review by Seven on September 24, 2025

I love this book and recommend it to everyone. Seriously. I would say this is one of the best herstory /history books of our time with extraordinary depth and research. If you have read Chalice and the Blade by Rhaine Eilser, then this is the follow up continuation of your education. The author make......more