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A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC
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Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000 323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East.
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Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000–323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East.
This edition:
- Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richer selection of supplementary materials
- Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and cultural developments in the ancient Near East
- Includes updated features, such as new “Key Debate” boxes at the end of each chapter to engage students with various perspectives on a range of critical issues; a comprehensive timeline of events; and 46 new illustrations, including 12 colour photos
- Features a new chapter addressing governance and continuity in the region during the Persian Empire
- Offers in-depth, accessible discussions of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh
Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World
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A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC has been acclaimed as a classic work that illuminates the complexities of the region's early civilisations, helping readers to comprehend the origins of contemporary geopolitical issues. Reviews commend its depth, comprehensive coverage, and the insight it offers into the historical contexts that continue to influence the Middle East today.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781118718162
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 July 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Edition: 3rd edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 239.0mm
Weight: 862g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Marc Van De Mieroop is Professor of History at Columbia University. He is the author of many books on various aspects of the histories of the ancient Near East and Egypt, including The Ancient Mesopotamian City (1997, 1999), King Hammurabi of Babylon (Blackwell, 2004), The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009), and A History of Ancient Egypt (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010).
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