Ancient Near East: The Basics

by Daniel C. Snell and Jane Wong

Ancient Near East: The Basics surveys the history of the ancient Middle East from the invention of writing to Alexander the Great's conquest. The book introduces both the physical and intellectual environment of those times, the struggles of state-building and empire construction, and the dissent from those efforts. Topics covered include:

What do we mean when we talk about the Ancient Near East? The rise and fall of powerful states and monarchs...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415656982
• ISBN13: 9780415656986
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.4" x 9.6"