| Ancient Mesopotamia: New Perspectives Contributor(s): McIntosh, Jane (Author), Weeks, John M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1576079651 ISBN-13: 9781576079652 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $90.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Civilization - History | Ancient - General - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 935 |
| LCCN: 2005014930 |
| Series: Understanding Ancient Civilizations |
| Physical Information: 1.12" H x 7.12" W x 10.38" (1.96 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
