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Ancient Near East: The Basics
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This book is ideal for students, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a clear and accessible overview of the Ancient Near East.
Ancient Near East: The Basics 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.
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Ancient Near East: The Basics 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:
- What do we mean when we talk about the Ancient Near East?
- The rise and fall of powerful states and monarchs
- Daily life both in the cities and out in the fields
- The legacy of the Ancient Near East: religion, science and writing systems.
Featuring 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.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780415656979
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 June 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Illustration: 5 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 272g
Pages: 162
About the Author
Daniel Snell is the L. J. Semrod Presidential Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma.
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