Indo-European studies are of (seriously) questionable academic merit and usually tend towards simplicity, racism, and essentialism. That said, David Anthony himself gives a good critique of these problems. I see these as inherent and he does not. As long as you aren't looking for a compelling overarching theory, the book is quite useful as an introduction to many of the most significant cultures of the Eurasian Bronze Age.

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