Ancient Near East

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Historical Sources in Translation

Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History

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Ancient Near East presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, offering direct access to primary sources that span from circa 2700 B.C. to 250 B.C. The book includes key documents such as the Code of Hammurabi and Assyrian royal inscriptions, accompanied by detailed commentary that places each text within its cultural and historical context. Enhanced with maps, illustrations, and a chronological table, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the history of the Ancient Near East.
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This volume is ideal for students, academics, and general readers with more than a superficial interest in the history and culture of the Ancient Near East, as well as libraries seeking a comprehensive and scholarly resource.

This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for the history of the ancient Near East. * A primary source book presenting new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, and other related materials.

Description

This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for the history of the ancient Near East.

A primary source book presenting new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, and other related materials.

Helps readers to understand the historical context of the Near East.

Covers the period from the earliest historical and literary texts (c.2700 B.C.) to the latest Hellenistic historians who comment on ancient Near Eastern history (c.250 B.C.).

Texts range from the code of Hammurabi to the Assyrian royal inscriptions.

A detailed commentary is provided on each text, placing it in its historical and cultural context.

Maps, illustrations, and a chronological table help to orientate the reader.

Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History

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Critical acclaim highlights the scholarly excellence and accessibility of this collection. Journal of American Oriental Society praises the scholars involved, while Choice recognised it as an Outstanding Academic Title in 2007, calling it an invaluable reference for academic and public libraries. Reviews from Scholia and Bryn Mawr Classical Review commend its suitability for both students and interested general readers, noting its solid textual foundation and usefulness as a quick reference for Near Eastern historical documents.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631235811

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Mark W. Chavalas
Edited by Mark W. Chavalas

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 816g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Mark W. Chavalas is Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He has edited or authored six books, including most recently Life and Culture in the Ancient Near East (2002), Mesopotamia and the Bible (2002) and Bible Background Commentary of the Old Testament (2000). He is currently on the Board of Trustees of the American Schools of Oriental Research.