{"title":"Karen Radner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Radner\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into ancient history, with a particular focus on Mesopotamia and Babylon. Her works blend rigorous research with accessible narrative, making complex historical periods approachable for both scholars and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect well-crafted texts that illuminate the cultural, political, and social dynamics of early civilisations. Ideal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, her books provide a thoughtful introduction to some of the world's earliest societies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-babylon-by-karen-radner-9781838601706","title":"A Short History of Babylon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of our perception of Babylon in the West is filtered through the poignant echoes of loss and longing that resonate in the Hebrew Bible. The lamenting exiles of Judah craved a return to their lost homeland after the sack of Jerusalem in 587 BC and their forcible removal by Nebuchadnezzar to the alien floodlands of the Euphrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut to see Babylon only as an adjunct to Old Testament history is misleading. \u003cem\u003eA Short History of Babylon\u003c\/em\u003e explores the ever-changing city that shaped world history for two millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595709890796,"sku":"9781838601706","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781838601706-a-short-history-of-babylon.jpg?v=1777904252"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karen-radner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}