The first general introduction to Mesopotamia that covers all four of the area's major ancient civilizations—Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Babylonia.
Ancient Mesopotamia: New Perspectives ranges from the region's cultural beginnings to its Persian "liberation," from simple farmers to mighty kings, from the marshy Gulf shores and Arabian desert sands to the foothills of the Taurus and Zagros mountains. It is the first volume to capture the entire sweep of Mesopotamia's four major ancient cultures (Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian) in one concise and captivating volume.
Ancient Mesopotamia reveals how archaeologists, geologists, geographers, and other scientists have pieced together an understanding of some of the most complex and accomplished civilizations in history: their economies, social orders, political systems, religions, intellectual accomplishments, and material culture. It offers a wealth of information and insights into the glorious past of a land in turmoil today.
| Published | 18 Jul 2005 |
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| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 416 |
| ISBN | 9781576079669 |
| Imprint | ABC-CLIO |
| Illustrations | 81 bw illus |
| Series | Understanding Ancient Civilizations |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
This book is available on Bloomsbury Collections where your library has access.
