The Wonders Of Ancient Mesopotamia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A richly illustrated journey into one of humanity's earliest and most influential civilisations, The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia presents the remarkable achievements of the peoples who built thriving cities between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers thousands of years ago. The volume chronicles the rise of Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria, detailing the inventions of writing, law, agriculture, and urban planning that laid the groundwork for modern society. With scholarly precision and accessible prose, it uncovers the myths, monuments, and material culture — from cuneiform tablets to towering ziggurats — that defined this extraordinary region. Drawing on artefacts held in major museum collections around the world, the work illustrates how Mesopotamian art, religion, and governance continue to resonate through the centuries. A compelling and authoritative reference for students, historians, and curious readers alike.
Author: Sarah Collins
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A richly illustrated journey into one of humanity's earliest and most influential civilisations, The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia presents the remarkable achievements of the peoples who built thriving cities between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers thousands of years ago. The volume chronicles the rise of Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria, detailing the inventions of writing, law, agriculture, and urban planning that laid the groundwork for modern society. With scholarly precision and accessible prose, it uncovers the myths, monuments, and material culture — from cuneiform tablets to towering ziggurats — that defined this extraordinary region. Drawing on artefacts held in major museum collections around the world, the work illustrates how Mesopotamian art, religion, and governance continue to resonate through the centuries. A compelling and authoritative reference for students, historians, and curious readers alike.