Everyday Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
| Author | : Jean Bottéro |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2001-09-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801868645 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801868641 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (641 Downloads) |
Download or read book Everyday Life in Ancient Mesopotamia written by Jean Bottéro and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2001-09-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Described by the editor as unpretentious roamings on the odd little byways of the history of ancient Mesopotamia, these 15 articles were originally published in the French journal L'Histoire and are designed to serve as an introductory sampling of the historical research on the lost civilization. Chapters explore cuisine, sexuality, women's rights, architecture, magic and medicine, myth, legend, and other aspects of Mesopotamian life. Originally published as Initiation a l'Orient ancien . Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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