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A Companion to the Ancient Near East (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2005
ISBN 10: 0631232931 / ISBN 13: 9780631232933
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Synopsis: A Companion to the Ancient Near East offers students and general readers a comprehensive overview of Near Eastern civilization from the Bronze Age to the conquests of Alexander the Great.


  • Covers the civilizations of the Sumerians, Hittites, Babylonians, Assyrians, Israelites and Persians
  • Places particular emphasis on social and cultural history
  • Covers the legacy of the Ancient Near East in the medieval and modern worlds
  • Provides a useful bibliographical guide to this field of study

Book Description: A Companion to the Ancient Near East offers readers a comprehensive overview of Near Eastern civilization from the Bronze Age to the conquests of Alexander the Great. The book examines all the major civilizations of the region, including the Sumerians, Hittites, Babylonians, Assyrians, Israelites, and Persians. The Companion provides a survey of both the history of the Ancient Near East and of the sources for studying the period. It places special emphasis on social and cultural history and also covers the legacy of the ancient Near East in the medieval and modern worlds.

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Title: A Companion to the Ancient Near East (...
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair