{"product_id":"mesopotamian-civilizations-and-empires-billy-wellman-9798887654683","title":"Mesopotamian Civilizations and Empires: An Enthralling Journey Through Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Amazing Empires of Mesopotamia: Learn About the World's First Cities, Laws, and Legends!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour manuscripts in one book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sumerian Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of Sumer and the Ancient Sumerians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Akkadian Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall of the Akkadians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Babylonian Empire: An Enthralling Overview of Babylon and the Babylonians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Assyrian Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the History of Assyria, the Assyrians, and Their Role in Ancient Mesopotamia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the world of ancient Mesopotamia, where the first cities were built, the first stories were told, and mighty empires ruled. This book takes you on a thrilling journey through four incredible civilizations-Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria-showing how they shaped the world we live in today. With simple words and easy-to-read facts, this book brings the wonders of history to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Sumerians\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the beginning of cities, writing, and civilization: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the world's first city and how people lived there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind out how Sumerians told the story of a great flood, just like Noah's ark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how fast the world's first postal system was.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee why Babylon's god Marduk kept getting stolen!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare Hammurabi's laws with the Law of Moses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the mathematicians who used the Pythagorean theorem way before Pythagoras!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind out which empire ruled over 44% of the world's population!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Akkadians\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet the first empire builders and their incredible achievements: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover who lived in Mesopotamia at the dawn of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHear the story of how a simple gardener became a great king.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the drought that ended Mesopotamia's \"Golden Age.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how the Akkadian army became unbeatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind out how their art inspired the Greeks over 1,600 years later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Babylonians\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDive into the exciting history of Babylon, the holy city: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn who lived in Babylonia before the Babylonians arrived.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how Hammurabi's law shaped our legal system today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how Babylon became a sacred city and a place for pilgrims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore if the Etemenanki ziggurat was really the Tower of Babel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon without much fighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Assyrians\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the world of the fierce Assyrians and their lasting impact: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover why the Assyrians built their famous ziggurats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about their unique system of writing using wedge-shaped marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how Assyrians had laws to protect buyers of goods like metal and animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the first great library created by King Ashurbanipal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover why beer was so important in their culture!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn why Assyrian kings moved thousands of people to different cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind out why having a big beard showed your status in Assyria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to read and perfect for anyone curious about ancient civilizations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the first cities, laws, and stories that shaped human history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour manuscripts in one book! Learn about Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria in one fascinating read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a trip back in time and explore the mighty empires of ancient Mesopotamia!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Billy Wellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798887654683\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Billy Wellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 478\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d","brand":"Billy Wellman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46962807111935,"sku":"9798887654683","price":20.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_16180667-595d-43d5-bd2f-63d570b4666c.jpg?v=1750652591","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mesopotamian-civilizations-and-empires-billy-wellman-9798887654683","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}