by Marc Van De Mieroop (Author)
This book presents a clear, concise history of the extraordinary multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East. * Bestselling narrative of the complex history of the ancient Near East* Addresses political, social, and cultural developments* Contains in-depth discussion of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh* Includes numerous maps, illustrations, and a selection of Near Eastern texts in translation* Integrates new research, and greatly expands the guides to further reading for this second edition
Format: Paperback
Pages: 364
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 01 Dec 2006
ISBN 10: 1405149116
ISBN 13: 9781405149112