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The Ancient Near East
A Very Short Introduction
Book • 2013
This book provides a fascinating account of the ancient Near East from around 3500 BCE to 539 BCE, covering the rise and fall of major civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Akkad, Babylonia, and the Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian empires.
Amanda Podany uses primary cuneiform texts to illuminate aspects of trade, religion, diplomacy, law, warfare, kingship, and agriculture.
She challenges common misconceptions about the ancient world, highlighting the rights and freedoms of women, the sophistication of legal systems, and the achievements in astronomy and diplomacy.
The book is organized chronologically and is richly illustrated with archaeological discoveries and maps.
Amanda Podany uses primary cuneiform texts to illuminate aspects of trade, religion, diplomacy, law, warfare, kingship, and agriculture.
She challenges common misconceptions about the ancient world, highlighting the rights and freedoms of women, the sophistication of legal systems, and the achievements in astronomy and diplomacy.
The book is organized chronologically and is richly illustrated with archaeological discoveries and maps.
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