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A History of the Ancient Near East: ca. 3000-323 BC (Blackwell History of the Ancient World)

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A History of the Ancient Near East: ca. 3000-323 BC (Blackwell History of the Ancient World)
This book presents a clear, concise history of the extraordinarily multicultural civilizations of the Ancient Near East. Beginning with the emergence of writing around 3000 BC, the narrative ranges from the origins of the first cities in Mesopotamia, through the growth of the Babylonian and Hittite kingdoms, to the Assyrian and Persian empires. It ends with the transformation of the Ancient Near East by the conquests of Alexander the Great.
- A straightforward and concise 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 a selection of Near Eastern texts in translation.
- Accompanied by plentiful maps and illustrations.

Country	USA
Author	Marc Van De Mieroop
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780631225522
Edition	1
ISBN	0631225528
Label	Wiley-Blackwell
Manufacturer	Wiley-Blackwell
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	313
PublicationDate	2003-06-09
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Studio	Wiley-Blackwell
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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