The Face of the Ancient Orient Book

Must reading for history students and anyone interested in the development of Western civilization, this lively, fascinating study demonstrates clearly that â??the civilizations of the ancient Orient [were] a tremendous human experience, . . . without which another, subsequent civilization would not be conceivable.â? The book examines the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Hittites, Hurrians, Canaanites, Aramaeans, Israelites, and Persians; offers a synthesis of Near Eastern accomplishments in politics, society, literature, and the arts; and presents a wealth of quotations from the little-known writings of Sumer, Egypt, Hurria, and other great civilizations. â??. . . a work that should interest both scholars and laymen. It is a valuable introduction, perhaps the best available in English, to the ancient Near Eastern civilizations.â?â??American Historical Review. â??. . . a lucid, intelligent, and lively summation. . . . an appetizing and stimulating introduction to the study of manâ??s early civilizations.â?â??Science. Notes. Index. 32 halftones. 5 figures. 1 map.Read More