Was the Bronze Age more impressive than the Iron Age?

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Selected thesis

The Bronze Age was more impressive than the Iron Age.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Bronze Age technology made civilization possible.

  • Pro claim 2

    The discovery of bronze revolutionized warfare.

  • Con claim 1

    Iron was cheaper than bronze and so benefited more people.

  • Con claim 2

    The discovery of ironworking revolutionized farming and food production.