{"title":"Daniel C. Snell","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaniel C. Snell offers insightful explorations into the ancient world, specialising in the history and cultures of the Near East. His works provide clear and accessible introductions to complex historical periods, ideal for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of early civilizations and their enduring legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending scholarly rigour with engaging narrative, Snell’s books invite readers to discover the social, political, and cultural dynamics that shaped ancient societies. His approach makes the distant past vivid and relevant, appealing to both students and history enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-near-east-the-basics-by-daniel-c-snell-9780415656979","title":"Ancient Near East: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Near East: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e surveys the history of the ancient Middle East from the invention of writing to Alexander the Great’s conquest. The book introduces both the physical and intellectual environment of those times, the struggles of state-building and empire construction, and the dissent from those efforts. Topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat do we mean when we talk about the Ancient Near East?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe rise and fall of powerful states and monarchs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily life both in the cities and out in the fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe legacy of the Ancient Near East: religion, science and writing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a glossary, chronology, and suggestions for further reading, this book provides all the tools the reader needs to understand the history and study of the Ancient Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604978778348,"sku":"9780415656979","price":235.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415656979-ancient-near-east-the-basics.jpg?v=1778118389"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/daniel-c-snell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}