Ancient Mesopotamia: New Perspectives (Understanding Ancient Civilizations)

by Jane McIntosh (Author), John M. Weeks (Editor)

New
Illustrated
2005
$115.62

The first general introduction to Mesopotamia that covers all four of the area's major ancient civilizations-Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Babylonia.

* Original materials and documents, including quotations from the world's first written literature
* Detailed chronology of the kings of major Mesopotamian states, including neighboring Elam, with summaries of the major periods of prehistoric and historical development

Synopsis

The first general introduction to Mesopotamia that covers all four of the area's major ancient civilizations-Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Babylonia.

* Original materials and documents, including quotations from the world's first written literature

* Detailed chronology of the kings of major Mesopotamian states, including neighboring Elam, with summaries of the major periods of prehistoric and historical development

$115.62

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 416
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 31 Jul 2005
ISBN 10: 1576079651
ISBN 13: 9781576079652
Book Overview: The eyes of the world are on Iraq and the surrounding region, witnessing conflict, chaos, and the effects of brutal dictatorship. But in ancient times, the civilizations that flourished there gave birth to some of humanity's most cherished achievements, including the written word, the city, the legal system, public education, and more.

Media Reviews

[The] bibliographies, along with the excellent maps that open the volume and the many black-and-white photographs illustrating the text, make this well-written text an excellent addition to public and college libraries. - American Reference Books Annual
The book's strength, ... lies primarily in the abundance of interesting information it contains about the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia up to Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire in the 330s BCE. Summing Up: Recommended. A useful addition to general public, high school, and undergraduate college libraries. - Choice

Author Bio

Jane McIntosh is a professional archaeological writer. She has taught archaeology at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England and has excavated in Europe, India, and Iraq.