The Ancient Near East: A Very Short Introduction
Author | : Amanda H. Podany |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2014 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195377996 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195377990 |
Rating | : 4/5 (990 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Ancient Near East: A Very Short Introduction written by Amanda H. Podany and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the lands of the ancient Near East from around 3200 BCE to 539 BCE. The earth-shaking changes that marked this era include such fundamental inventions as the wheel and the plow and intellectual feats such as the inventions of astronomy, law, and diplomacy.