Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization: History, Documents, and Key Questions Contributor(s): McIntosh, Jane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1440835462 ISBN-13: 9781440835469 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $73.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - History | Middle East - Iraq - History | Civilization |
Dewey: 935 |
LCCN: 2017007913 |
Series: Crossroads in World History |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.40 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Covering Mesopotamia from around 3000 BCE to the fall of Babylon in 539 BCE, Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization: History, Documents, and Key Questions combines narrative history material and reference entries that enable students to learn about the rise of civilization in Mesopotamia and its enormous influence on western civilization with primary source documents that promote critical thinking skills. The book provides essential background via a historical overview of early development of society in Mesopotamia. This introduction is followed by reference entries on key topics; 4,000-year-old primary sources that explore Mesopotamian civilization through voices of the time and bring to light the events of a schoolboy's day, the boasts of kings, and personal letters about family concerns, for example; and a section of argumentative essays that presents thought-provoking perspectives on key issues. While the intended readership is high school students, the book's authoritative coverage of intriguing subject matter will also appeal to the wider public, especially in these times of heightened focus on the Middle East. |