Peoples and Empires of Ancient Mesopotamia |
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| Author:
| Nardo, Don |
| Series title: | Lucent Library of Historical Eras |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4205-0101-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $41.03 |
Book Description:
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Located in and around modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran, ancient Mesopotamia was one of the earliest sites of civilization. This informative edition surveys the history of the region's peoples and empires, from the first farmers and city dwellers to ancient Mesopotamia's last rulers. Author Don Nardo covers the rise and fall of Babylonia, Assyria, and the Persian empires, as well as Greek attempts to rule Mesopotamia.
Located in and around modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran, ancient Mesopotamia was one of the earliest sites of civilization. This informative edition surveys the history of the region's peoples and empires, from the first farmers and city dwellers to ancient Mesopotamia's last rulers. Author Don Nardo covers the rise and fall of Babylonia, Assyria, and the Persian empires, as well as Greek attempts to rule Mesopotamia.