Land of the Two Rivers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258365851)

""Land of the Two Rivers"" is a historical book written by Leonard Cottrell that explores the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, which is located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq. The book covers the period from the earliest settlements in the region to the rise of the Babylonian Empire. It delves into the political, social, and cultural aspects of this civilization, including their religious beliefs, art, architecture, and literature. The author also examines the contributions of Mesopotamia to the development of human civilization, including the invention of writing, the wheel, and the plow. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of Mesopotamia and its impact on the world.The Civilizations Of Sumer, Babylonia, And Assyria Which Sprang Up Along The Tigris And Euphrates Rivers In What Is Now The Country Of Iraq. Recent Archaeological Findings Are Used To Help Reconstruct The Ancient Cities And Towns And The Lives Of Their Inhabitants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Leonard Cottrell
ISBN-10: 1258365855
ISBN-13: 9781258365851
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2012
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d