{"product_id":"ancient-mesopotamian-history-and-mythology-sidney-k-torbert-9798265147714","title":"Ancient Mesopotamian History And Mythology: Legends and Power in the Origins of Mesopotamian Civilization","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into the land where civilization was born - and where myth and history first intertwined.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong before Greece and Rome, the cities of Mesopotamia flourished along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It was here that humanity first built monumental temples, carved laws into stone, and wrote epic tales that still resonate today. What you're about to discover will change how you see the origins of culture, power, and belief. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book brings the history and mythology of Mesopotamia to life in a vivid, storytelling style. From the rise of Sumerian cities to the grandeur of Babylon, from the Code of Hammurabi to the timeless Epic of Gilgamesh, you will encounter gods, kings, warriors, and scribes whose voices still echo through time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFew people know that the Mesopotamians not only created the first writing system, but also mapped the heavens, calculated time, and crafted stories that influenced biblical traditions and later civilizations. Their world was filled with triumphs and struggles, blending divine mysteries with human ambition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside these pages, you will discover: \u003cbr\u003e- The birth of cuneiform and the life of a scribe\u003cbr\u003e- The gods, myths, and cosmic order of the Mesopotamian pantheon\u003cbr\u003e- Daily life - from farming and trade to family and festivals\u003cbr\u003e- The rise and fall of empires, and the kings who ruled with divine authority\u003cbr\u003e- The legacy of Mesopotamia in law, science, and culture across the world \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does this matter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the questions the Mesopotamians asked - about justice, mortality, power, and meaning - are the same questions we ask today. Their answers shaped the path of human civilization and continue to influence the modern world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast, a mythology lover, or simply curious about humanity's first great civilizations, this book offers an immersive journey through the cradle of civilization. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to uncover the hidden truth behind the world's first empire of gods and men? Get your copy today and begin the journey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sidney K. Torbert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798265147714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Sidney K. Torbert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997137613055,"sku":"9798265147714","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ancient-mesopotamian-history-and-mythology-sidney-k-torbert-9798265147714","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}