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| Author | Marc Van De Mieroop |
| Publisher | Blackwell Publishing |
| Publication Date | October 6, 2006 |
| ISBN | 9781405149112 |
| Pages | 341 |
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This book presents a clear, concise history of the extraordinary multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East.
- Bestselling narrative of the complex history of the ancient Near East
- Addresses political, social, and cultural developments
- Contains in-depth discussion of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh
- Includes numerous maps, illustrations, and a selection of Near Eastern texts in translation
- Integrates new research, and greatly expands the guides to further reading for this second edition
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