Ancient Mesopotamia: New Perspectives (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576079652)

The first general introduction to Mesopotamia that covers all four of the area's major ancient civilizations--Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Babylonia.

Ancient Mesopotamia: New Perspectives ranges from the region's cultural beginnings to its Persian "liberation," from simple farmers to mighty kings, from the marshy Gulf shores and Arabian desert sands to the foothills of the Taurus and Zagros mountains. It is the first volume to capture the entire sweep of Mesopotamia's four major ancient cultures (Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian) in one concise and captivating volume.

Ancient Mesopotamia reveals how archaeologists, geologists, geographers, and other scientists have pieced together an understanding of some of the most complex and accomplished civilizations in history: their economies, social orders, political systems, religions, intellectual accomplishments, and material culture. It offers a wealth of information and insights into the glorious past of a land in turmoil today.

Author: Jane R. McIntosh
ISBN-10: 1576079651
ISBN-13: 9781576079652
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 07/18/2005
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 10.38h x 7.12w x 1.12d

Review Citation(s):
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2006 pg. 99
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 222