{"title":"Series: Studies in the History of the Ancient Near East","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudies in the History of the Ancient Near East\u003c\/em\u003e offers a rich exploration of the cultures, societies, and historical developments that shaped one of the world’s earliest civilisations. Readers will find detailed scholarly works that illuminate ancient philosophies, social structures, and the political landscapes of this influential region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis series appeals to anyone with an interest in history and archaeology, providing insightful analysis that connects past events to broader human narratives. Expect rigorous research presented with clarity, inviting both academic and curious minds to deepen their understanding of the Ancient Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"near-eastern-cities-from-alexander-to-the-successors-of-muhammad-by-walter-d-ward-9781138185708","title":"Near Eastern Cities from Alexander to the Successors of Muhammad","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNear Eastern Cities from Alexander to the Successors of Muhammad\u003c\/em\u003e compares the evolution of several cities in the Near East from the time of Alexander the Great until the beginning of the Islamic 'Abbasid Dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume examines both archaeological remains and literary sources to explain the diversity of imperial, cultural, and religious influences on urban life. It offers several case studies chosen from different regions of the Roman Near East, demonstrating that Greco-Roman and Islamic culture spread unevenly through these various cities, and that it is impossible to make broad generalisations. It argues instead that there were different patterns of urbanism that demonstrate a continued vitality of civic life up to the 'Abbasid revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNear Eastern Cities from Alexander to the Successors of Muhammad\u003c\/em\u003e will be of particular interest to students of this period in the Ancient Near East, as well as those studying ancient cities and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607289381100,"sku":"9781138185708","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/fd4f6386c816de4561dbd19082c26429.jpg?v=1778190828"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-studies-in-the-history-of-the-ancient-near-east.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}