The Ancient Orient: An Introduction to the Study of the Ancient Near East
- ISBN-10
- 0802801420
- ISBN-13
- 9780802801425
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 262
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994
- Publisher
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
- Author
- Wolfram von Soden
Description
This book represents the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary presentation of ancient Near Eastern civilization. The author's study includes treatments of the history of language and systems of writing, the state and society, nutrition and agriculture, artisanry, economics, law, science, religion and magic, art, music, and more.
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