The amorites: Founders of Babylon

By William Kergroach

"The Amorites: Founders of Babylon" invites you to explore the unknown epic of a nomadic people who, at the turn of the 2nd millennium BC, transformed the political and cultural landscape of Mesopotamia. From the Syrian steppes to the banks of the Euphrates, follow the rise of the Amorites, warriors turned empire builders, whose most illustrious representative, Hammurabi, bequeathed to humanity one of the first codes of law.

Why read this book?

Comprehensive Synthesis: From their nomadic origins to their enduring legacy, this work covers all aspects of Amorite history-political, military, cultural, and legal.

Recent Archaeological Sources: Based on the latest discoveries (cuneiform tablets, excavations at Mari, royal archives), the book offers an updated view of this civilization.

The Context of Hammurabi: Decipher the famous Code within its true historical context and understand how the Amorites structured their society.

Accessible Writing: Scholarly yet lively, the text appeals to students and enthusiasts of ancient history alike.

Table of Contents:

The mysterious origins of the Amorites and their migration to Mesopotamian citiesThe founding of Babylon and its rise under the Amorite dynastyThe reign of Hammurabi: conquests, administration, and the birth of a revolutionary legal systemRivalries between kingdoms (Mari, Yamhad, Larsa) and their diplomatic strategiesArt, religion, and economy during the Amorite golden ageThe fall and legacy: how Amorite ideas outlived their empire

Target Audience:

Students of ancient history or archaeologyTeachers seeking resources on MesopotamiaHistory enthusiasts eager to discover a precursor civilizationReaders fascinated by Hammurabi and the origins of law

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4DXJQ4D
• ISBN13: 9798317399474
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"