Babylonian Empire: A Quick Read

By Academic Links, Allison Bonham, Brooke Bonham

The Babylonian Empire: A Quick Read is a student-friendly book created to introduce readers to one of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient world. Written in short, easy-to-read articles, this book covers 43 key topics that highlight the history, culture, and achievements of Babylon. Readers will learn about geography, government, daily life, religion, social classes, food, clothing, and education, while also exploring Babylon's art, science, trade, and literature. Important leaders such as Sumu-abum, Hammurabi, Nabopolassar, and Nebuchadnezzar II are featured, along with their military campaigns, reforms, and famous projects like the Hanging Gardens, Ishtar Gate, and Etemenanki. Turning points such as the Kassite Dynasty, Assyrian domination, and Cyrus the Great's conquest are also explained in clear, accessible language. Designed to spark curiosity, this book helps readers see how Babylon's laws, culture, and legacy shaped future civilizations and encourages them to continue learning about the ancient world.

Topics:
Overview
Geography
Government
Culture
Daily Life
Religion
Social Classes
Food & Agriculture
Education
Arts & Entertainment
Clothing
Technology & Science
Trade & Commerce
Military & Warfare
Literature
Men's Roles
Women's Roles
Founding of Babylon (c. 2300 BCE)
Sumu-abum (c. 1894 BCE)
Hammurabi (c. 1792 BCE)
Hammurabi Conquests
Code of Hammurabi (c. 1754 BCE)
Hammurabi Government
Expansion of Trade Networks
Babylonian Religion
Advances in Science
Decline of Babylon (c. 1595 BCE)
Sack of Babylon (c. 1595 BCE),
Kassite Dynasty (c. 1570 BCE)
Nebuchadnezzar I (c. 1125 BCE)
Assyrian Domination (900s-600s BCE)
Nabopolassar (626 BCE)
Nebuchadnezzar II (605 BCE)
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Ishtar Gate
Reconstruction of Etemenanki
Nebuchadnezzar II Military Campaigns
Babylonian Schools
Nabonidus (556 BCE)
Cyrus the Great of Persia (539 BCE)
Integrated into the Persian Empire
Decline of Babylon
Legacy of Babylon

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FTMC27C3
• ISBN13: 9798268034301
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"