Urban history starts in ancient Mesopotamia. In this volume Marc Van d e Mieroop examines the evolution of the very earliest cities which, fo r millennia, inspired the rest of the ancient world. The author argues that the city determined every aspect of Mesopotamian civilization, a nd the political and social structure, economy, literature, and arts o f Mesopotamian culture cannot be understood without acknowledging thei r urban background.
Urban history starts in ancient Mesopotamia. In this volume Marc Van d e Mieroop examines the evolution of the very earliest cities which, fo r millen...
Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East.
Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richer selection of supplementary materials
Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and cultural developments in the ancient Near East
Updated features include new -Key Debate- boxes at the end of each chapter to engage students with various perspectives on a range of...
Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BC presents a comprehensive o...