History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC 3rd edition

Incorporating the latest scholarly research in this rapidly developing field, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the extraordinary multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East. Presenting the region's complex history in a concise and accessible manner, chapters begin with the emergence of writing around 3000 Ht. and proceed with the origins of the first cities in Mesopotamia and growth of the Babylonian and Hittite kingdoms up to the rise of the Assyrian and Persian empires. Concluding chapters address the transformation of the ancient Near East Its the conquests of Alexander the Great, with a new chapter addressing governance and continuity in the region during the Persian empire. Other updates include a comprehensive timeline of events, 30 new illustrations, and expanded coverage of the myriad political events, military campaigns, and social and cultural developments that emerged throughout the Near East over the course of more than three millennia. Another notable update is the inclusion of key Debate boxes at the end of each chapter, designed to illuminate differing perspectives on various critical issues. The third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 in enhances the book's reputation as one of the most accessible introductions to the rich and complex history of ancient Near Eastern civilizations available today.
Blackwell History of the Ancient WorldA History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000--323 BC"It has never born more important than now for us to understand how the modern Middle East look shape. This erudite and readable hook, allows us to trace the grand themes of the ancient Near East while appreciating the varied peoples and societies who have lived in the region since before history began. This hook is essential reading for all who wish to understand the origins of today's Middle East."Roger Matthews, University of ReadingIncorporating the latest scholarly research in this rapidly developing field, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East at. 3000--323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the extraordinary multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East. Presenting the region's complex history in a concise and accessible manner, chapters begin with the emergence of writing around 3000 BC, and proceed with the origins of the first cities in Mesopotamia and growth of the Babylonian and Nitrite kingdoms up to the rise of the Assyrian and Persian empires. Concluding chapters address the transformation of the ancient Near East by the conquests of Alexander the Great, with a new chapter addressing governance and continuity in the region during the Persian empire. Other updates include a comprehensive timeline of events, 30 new illustrations, and expanded coverage of the myriad political events, military campaigns, and social and cultural developments that emerged throughout the Near East over the course of more than three millennia. Another notable update is the inclusion of Key Debate boxes at the end of each chapter, designed to illuminate differing perspectives on various critical issues. The third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000--323 BC enhances lire book's reputation as one of the most accessible introductions to the rich and complex history of ancient Near Pastern civilizations available today.