The Early History Of The Ancient Near East 9000 2000 B C

Author : Hans J. Nissen,Kenneth J. Northcott
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226182698

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The Early History of the Ancient Near East, 9000–2000 B.C. by Hans J. Nissen,Kenneth J. Northcott Pdf

Hans J. Nissen here provides a much-needed overview of 7000 years of development in the ancient Near East from the beginning of settled life to the formation of the first regional states. His approach to the study of Mesopotamian civilization differs markedly from conventional orientations, which impose a sharp division between prehistoric and historic, literate, periods. Nissen argues that this approach is too rigid to explain the actual development of that civilization. He deemphasizes the invention of writing as a turning point, viewing it as simply one more phase in the evolution of social complexity and as the result of specific social, economic, and political factors. With a unique combination of material culture analysis written data, Nissan traces the emergence of the earliest isolated settlements, the growth of a network of towns, the emergence of city states, and finally the appearance of territorial states. From his synthesis of the prehistoric and literate periods comes a unified picture of the development of Mesopotamian economy, society, and culture. Lavishly illustrated, The Early History of the Ancient Near East, 9000-2000 B.C. is an authoritative work by one of the most insightful observers of the evolution and character of Mesopotamian civilization.

Author : Marc Van De Mieroop
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118718179

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A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC by Marc Van De Mieroop Pdf

Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition ofA History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000–323 BCpresents a comprehensive overview of the multiculturalcivilizations of the ancient Near East. Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richerselection of supplementary materials Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and culturaldevelopments in the ancient Near East Updated features include new “Key Debate” boxes atthe end of each chapter to engage students with variousperspectives on a range of critical issues; a comprehensivetimeline of events; and 46 new illustrations, including 12 colorphotos Features a new chapter addressing governance and continuity inthe region during the Persian Empire Offers in-depth, accessible discussions of key texts andsources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh

Author : Amélie Kuhrt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781136755552

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The Ancient Near East by Amélie Kuhrt Pdf

The Ancient Near East embraces a vast geographical area, from the borders of Iran and Afghanistan in the east to the Levant and Anatolia, and from the Black Sea in the north to Egypt in the south. It was a region of enormous cultural, political and linguistic diversity. In this authoritative new study, Amélie Kuhrt examines its history from the earliest written documents to the conquest of Alexander the Great, c.3000-330 BC. This work dispels many of the misapprehensions which have surrounded the study of the region. It provides a lucid, up-to-date narrative which takes into account the latest archaeological and textual discoveries and deals with the complex problems of interpretation and methodology. The Ancient Near East is an essential text for all students of history of this region and a valuable introduction for students and scholars working in related subjects. Winner of the AHO's 1997 James Henry Breasted Award.

Author : Hans Jörg Nissen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1419350794

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The Early History of the Ancient N East 9000-2000 B.C. by Hans Jörg Nissen Pdf

Author : Mario Liverani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134750849

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The Ancient Near East by Mario Liverani Pdf

The Ancient Near East reveals three millennia of history (c. 3500–500 bc) in a single work. Liverani draws upon over 25 years’ worth of experience and this personal odyssey has enabled him to retrace the history of the peoples of the Ancient Near East. The history of the Sumerians, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians and more is meticulously detailed by one of the leading scholars of Assyriology. Utilizing research derived from the most recent archaeological finds, the text has been fully revised for this English edition and explores Liverani’s current thinking on the history of the Ancient Near East. The rich and varied illustrations for each historical period, augmented by new images for this edition, provide insights into the material and textual sources for the Ancient Near East. Many highlight the ingenuity and technological prowess of the peoples in the Ancient East. Never before available in English, The Ancient Near East represents one of the greatest books ever written on the subject and is a must read for students who will not have had the chance to explore the depth of Liverani’s scholarship.

Author : Daniel C. Snell
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300076665

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Life in the Ancient Near East, 3100-332 B.C.E. by Daniel C. Snell Pdf

In this sweeping overview of life in the ancient Near East, Daniel Snell surveys the history of the region from the invention of writing five thousand years ago to Alexander the Great's conquest in 332 B.C.E. The book is the first comprehensive history of the social and economic conditions affecting ordinary people and of the relations between governments and peoples in ancient Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. To set Near East developments in a broader context, the author also provides brief contrasting views of India, China, Greece, and Etruscan Italy. Snell organizes his book chronologically in time spans of about five hundred years and considers broad continuities. Drawing on the latest scholarship in many fields and in many languages, he sets forth a detailed picture of what is known about the demography, social groups, family, women, labor, land and animal management, crafts, trade, money, and government of the ancient Near East. For general readers with an interest in historical events that have influenced the development of Europe and the Middle East, for specialists seeking a broader understanding of early periods of Middle Eastern history, and for anyone with an interest in the Bible, this book offers a fascinating tour of life in ancient Western Asia.

Author : David Wengrow
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 9780199699421

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What Makes Civilization? by David Wengrow Pdf

In 'What Makes Civilization?', archaeologist David Wengrow provides a vivid account of the 'birth of civilization' in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (today's Iraq). These two regions, where many foundations of modern life were laid, are usually treated in isolation. Now, they are brought together within a unified history.

Author : Amélie Kuhrt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Middle East
ISBN : IND:30000057328233

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The Ancient Near East, C. 3000-330 BC by Amélie Kuhrt Pdf

Author : William H. Stiebing Jr.
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781315511160

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Ancient Near Eastern History and Culture by William H. Stiebing Jr. Pdf

This introduction to the Ancient Near East includes coverage of Egypt and a balance of political, social, and cultural coverage. Organized by the periods, kingdoms, and empires generally used in Near Eastern political history, the text interlaces social and cultural history with the political narrative. This combination allows students to get a rounded introduction to the subject of Ancient Near Eastern history. An emphasis on problems and areas of uncertainty helps students understand how evidence is used to create interpretations and allows them to realize that several different interpretations of the same evidence are possible.This introduction to the Ancient Near East includes coverage of Egypt and a balance of political, social, and cultural coverage.

Author : Amanda H. Podany
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195377996

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The Ancient Near East: A Very Short Introduction by Amanda H. Podany Pdf

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.

Author : Marc Van de Mieroop
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Middle East
ISBN : OCLC:1341883097

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A History of the Ancient Near East, Ca. 3000-323 B.C. by Marc Van de Mieroop Pdf

Author : William J. Hamblin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134520626

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Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC by William J. Hamblin Pdf

The only book available that covers this subject, Warfare in the Ancient Near East is a groundbreaking and fascinating study of ancient near Eastern military history from the Neolithic era to the middle Bronze Ages. Drawing on an extensive range of textual, artistic and archaeological data, William J. Hamblin synthesizes current knowledge and offers a detailed analysis of the military technology, ideology and practices of Near Eastern warfare. Paying particular attention to the earliest known examples of holy war ideaology in Mesopotamia and Egypt, Hamblin focuses on: * recruitment and training of the infantry * the logistics and weaponry of warfare * the shift from stone to metal weapons * the role played by magic * narratives of combat and artistic representations of battle * the origins and development of the chariot as military transportation * fortifications and siegecraft *developments in naval warfare. Beautifully illustrated, including maps of the region, this book is essential for experts and non-specialists alike.

Author : William E. Dunstan
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Middle East
ISBN : 0030352991

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The Ancient Near East by William E. Dunstan Pdf

Written for the student of history and the general reader, this study of the civilization of the ancient Near East brings together the findings of historians, anthropologists, linguists, geographers, art historians, scientists, and other specialists. It begins with an examination of prehistory, and then focuses on social and cultural themes while broadly outlining Near Eastern political and military developments.

Author : Peter Fibiger Bang,Walter Scheidel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195188318

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The Oxford Handbook of the State in the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean by Peter Fibiger Bang,Walter Scheidel Pdf

Tracing the evolution of the state from its beginnings to the early Middle Ages, this comprehensive handbook focuses on key institutions and dynamics while providing accessible accounts of states and empires in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean.

Author : Amélie Kuhrt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781136755484

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The Ancient Near East by Amélie Kuhrt Pdf

The Ancient Near East embraces a vast geographical area, from the borders of Iran and Afghanistan in the east to the Levant and Anatolia, and from the Black Sea in the north to Egypt in the south. It was a region of enormous cultural, political and linguistic diversity. In this authoritative new study, Amélie Kuhrt examines its history from the earliest written documents to the conquest of Alexander the Great, c.3000-330 BC. This work dispels many of the misapprehensions which have surrounded the study of the region. It provides a lucid, up-to-date narrative which takes into account the latest archaeological and textual discoveries and deals with the complex problems of interpretation and methodology. The Ancient Near East is an essential text for all students of history of this region and a valuable introduction for students and scholars working in related subjects. Winner of the AHO's 1997 James Henry Breasted Award.