Description |
1 online resource (xi, 395 pages) : illustrations, maps |
Series |
Understanding ancient civilizations.
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Contents |
The location of Mesopotamian civilization and its environmental setting -- Historical and chronological setting -- Origins, growth, and decline of Mesopotamian civilization -- Economics -- Social organization and social structure -- Politics -- Religion and ideology -- Material culture -- Intellectual accomplishments -- Mesopotamian civilization today |
Summary |
A general introduction to Mesopotamia that covers all four of the area's major ancient civilizations - Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Babylonia |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-369) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
HISTORY -- Civilization.
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Civilization
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SUBJECT |
Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85067938
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Subject |
Iraq
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
157607966X |
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9781576079669 |
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1576079651 |
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9781576079652 |
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128071249X |
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9781280712494 |
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