This is the first biography in English of King Hammurabi, who ruled Babylon from 1792 to 1750 BC and presents a rounded view of his accomplishments.
Describes how Hammurabi dealt with powerful rivals and extended his kingdom.
Draws on the King's own writings and on diplomatic correspondence that has only recently become available.
Explores the administration of the kingdom and the legacies of his rule, especially his legal code.
Demonstrates how Hammurabi's conquests irrevocably changed the political organization of...
This is the first biography in English of King Hammurabi, who ruled Babylon from 1792 to 1750 BC and presents a rounded view of his accomplishments. <...
The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II offers a transnational perspective on the age of King Ramesses II of Egypt during the centuries of 1500 to 1200 BC.
Shows how powerful states - stretching from western Iran to Greece and from Turkey to Sudan - jointly shaped the history, society, and culture of this region through both peaceful and military means
Offers a straightforward narrative, current research, and rich illustrations
Utilizes historical data from ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Hittites, Mycenaeans, Canaanites, and others
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The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II offers a transnational perspective on the age of King Ramesses II of Egypt during the centu...
