Author: Leonard William KingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Babylonia
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
A History of Babylon from the Foundation of the Monarchy to the Persian Conquest
Author: Leonard William KingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Babylonia
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
A History of Babylon, 2200 BC - AD 75
Author: Paul-Alain BeaulieuPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405188987
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Provides a new narrative history of the ancient world, from the beginnings of civilization in the ancient Near East and Egypt to the fall of Constantinople Written by an expert in the field, this book presents a narrative history of Babylon from the time of its First Dynasty (1880-1595) until the last centuries of the city’s existence during the Hellenistic and Parthian periods (ca. 331-75 AD). Unlike other texts on Ancient Near Eastern and Mesopotamian history, it offers a unique focus on Babylon and Babylonia, while still providing readers with an awareness of the interaction with other states and peoples. Organized chronologically, it places the various socio-economic and cultural developments and institutions in their historical context. The book also gives religious and intellectual developments more respectable coverage than books that have come before it. A History of Babylon, 2200 BC – AD 75 teaches readers about the most important phase in the development of Mesopotamian culture. The book offers in-depth chapter coverage on the Sumero-Addadian Background, the rise of Babylon, the decline of the first dynasty, Kassite ascendancy, the second dynasty of Isin, Arameans and Chaldeans, the Assyrian century, the imperial heyday, and Babylon under foreign rule. Focuses on Babylon and Babylonia Written by a highly regarded Assyriologist Part of the very successful Histories of the Ancient World series An excellent resource for students, instructors, and scholars A History of Babylon, 2200 BC - AD 75 is a profound text that will be ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on Ancient Near Eastern and Mesopotamian history and scholars of the subject.
A History of Babylonia and Assyria
Author: Leonard William KingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
The Conquest of Fear
Author: Basil KingPublisher: Garden City, N.Y. : Garden City Pub.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The author portrays his own struggle with ill health and eventual spiritual growth
A History of Babylonia & Assyria
Author: Leonard William KingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
Author: Stephen BertmanPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195183649
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Modern-day archaeological discoveries in the Near East continue to illuminate man's understanding of the ancient world. This illustrated handbook describes the culture, history, and people of Mesopotamia, as well as their struggle for survival and happiness.
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Author: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & CoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 1236
Book Description
The Tideway
Author: Austin ClarePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Neither Jew Nor Greek
Author: Violet GuttenbergPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Larkmeadow
Author: Marmaduke William PickthallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description