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A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000 – 323 BC

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.

Autore: Marc Van De Mieroop

Editore: Wiley-Blackwell (13/10/2006)

Lingua: Inglese

Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation

This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for the history of the ancient Near East.

  • A primary source book presenting new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, and other related materials.
  • Helps readers to understand the historical context of the Near East.
  • Covers the period from the earliest historical and literary texts (c.2700 B.C.) to the latest Hellenistic historians who comment on ancient Near Eastern history (c.250 B.C.)
  • Texts range from the code of Hammurabi to the Assyrian royal inscriptions.
  • A detailed commentary is provided on each text, placing it in its historical and cultural context.
  • Maps, illustrations and a chronological table help to orientate the reader.

Autore: Mark W. Chavalas

Editore: Wiley-Blackwell (28/07/2006)

Lingua: Inglese

The Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East

An exploration into the geography, history, archaeology and anthropology of the Near East from pre-history to 330 BC. Coverage includes early farming, the move towards civilization, the urban explosion, warring states, trade, international empires and conquerors from East and West.

Autore: Michael Roaf

Editore: Facts on File (01/11/1990)

Lingua: Inglese
   
   
   
   
   
   
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