伟大的海：地中海人类史

The Mediterranean has been a hub of cultural exchange and conflict for thousands of years. I'm curious what motivated the author to center the narrative around this particular region.

The way different cultures and political entities are woven together is fascinating but also overwhelming at times. How did the author manage to keep the story cohesive?

Given the vast scope of Mediterranean history, I wonder what criteria were used to focus on certain periods or events over others.