Weavers Scribes And Kings

Author : Amanda H. Podany
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Middle East
ISBN : 9780190059040

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Weavers, Scribes, and Kings by Amanda H. Podany Pdf

"This sweeping history of the ancient Near East (Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, Iran) takes readers on a journey from the creation of the world's first cities to the conquest of Alexander the Great. The book is built around the life stories of many ancient men and women, from kings, priestesses, and merchants to bricklayers, musicians, and weavers. Their habits of daily life, beliefs, triumphs, and crises, and the changes that they faced over time are explored through their written words and the archaeological remains of the buildings, cities, and empires in which they lived. Rather than chronicling three thousand years of kingdoms, the book instead creates a tapestry of life stories through which readers come to know specific individuals from many walks of life, and to understand their places within the broad history of events and institutions in the ancient Near East. These life stories are preserved on ancient cuneiform tablets, which allow us to trace, for example, the career of a weaver as she advanced to became a supervisor of a workshop, listen to a king trying to persuade his generals to prepare for a siege, and feel the pain of a starving young couple who were driven to sell all four of their young children into slavery during a famine. What might seem at first glance to be a remote and inaccessible ancient culture proves to be a comprehensible world, one that bequeathed to us many of our institutions and beliefs, a truly fascinating place to visit"--

Author : Amanda H. Podany
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199718290

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Brotherhood of Kings by Amanda H. Podany Pdf

Amanda Podany here takes readers on a vivid tour through a thousand years of ancient Near Eastern history, from 2300 to 1300 BCE, paying particular attention to the lively interactions that took place between the great kings of the day. Allowing them to speak in their own words, Podany reveals how these leaders and their ambassadors devised a remarkably sophisticated system of diplomacy and trade. What the kings forged, as they saw it, was a relationship of friends-brothers-across hundreds of miles. Over centuries they worked out ways for their ambassadors to travel safely to one another's capitals, they created formal rules of interaction and ways to work out disagreements, they agreed to treaties and abided by them, and their efforts had paid off with the exchange of luxury goods that each country wanted from the other. Tied to one another through peace treaties and powerful obligations, they were also often bound together as in-laws, as a result of marrying one another's daughters. These rulers had almost never met one another in person, but they felt a strong connection--a real brotherhood--which gradually made wars between them less common. Indeed, any one of the great powers of the time could have tried to take over the others through warfare, but diplomacy usually prevailed and provided a respite from bloodshed. Instead of fighting, the kings learned from one another, and cooperated in peace. A remarkable account of a pivotal moment in world history--the establishment of international diplomacy thousands of years before the United Nations--Brotherhood of Kings offers a vibrantly written history of the region often known as the "cradle of civilization."

Author : Amanda H. Podany
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 45,5 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 : Amanda H. Podany
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1629975362

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Ancient Mesopotamia by Amanda H. Podany Pdf

Author : Amanda H. Podany,Marni McGee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 0195222458

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The Ancient Near Eastern World by Amanda H. Podany,Marni McGee Pdf

Discusses how the people of the Near East invented writing on clay tablets and how they stayed preserved for thousands of years and now we can study them and learn about them.

Author : Thomas N. Bisson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400874316

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The Crisis of the Twelfth Century by Thomas N. Bisson Pdf

Medieval civilization came of age in thunderous events like the Norman Conquest and the First Crusade. Power fell into the hands of men who imposed coercive new lordships in quest of nobility. Rethinking a familiar history, Thomas Bisson explores the circumstances that impelled knights, emperors, nobles, and churchmen to infuse lordship with social purpose. Bisson traces the origins of European government to a crisis of lordship and its resolution. King John of England was only the latest and most conspicuous in a gallery of bad lords who dominated the populace instead of ruling it. Yet, it was not so much the oppressed people as their tormentors who were in crisis. The Crisis of the Twelfth Century suggests what these violent people—and the outcries they provoked—contributed to the making of governments in kingdoms, principalities, and towns.

Author : Irene Vallejo
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593318898

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Papyrus by Irene Vallejo Pdf

A rich exploration of the importance of books and libraries in the ancient world that highlights how humanity’s obsession with the printed word has echoed throughout the ages • “Accessible and entertaining.” —The Wall Street Journal Long before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from the Nile were the treasures of the ancient world. Emperors and Pharaohs were so determined to possess them that they dispatched emissaries to the edges of earth to bring them back. When Mark Antony wanted to impress Cleopatra, he knew that gold and priceless jewels would mean nothing to her. So, what did her give her? Books for her library—two hundred thousand, in fact. The long and eventful history of the written word shows that books have always been and will always be a precious—and precarious—vehicle for civilization. Papyrus is the story of the book’s journey from oral tradition to scrolls to codices, and how that transition laid the very foundation of Western culture. Award-winning author Irene Vallejo evokes the great mosaic of literature in the ancient world from Greece’s itinerant bards to Rome’s multimillionaire philosophers, from opportunistic forgers to cruel teachers, erudite librarians to defiant women, all the while illuminating how ancient ideas about education, censorship, authority, and identity still resonate today. Crucially, Vallejo also draws connections to our own time, from the library in war-torn Sarajevo to Oxford’s underground labyrinth, underscoring how words have persisted as our most valuable creations. Through nimble interpretations of the classics, playful and moving anecdotes about her own encounters with the written word, and fascinating stories from history, Vallejo weaves a marvelous tapestry of Western culture’s foundations and identifies the humanist values that helped make us who we are today. At its heart a spirited love letter to language itself, Papyrus takes readers on a journey across the centuries to discover how a simple reed grown along the banks of the Nile would give birth to a rich and cherished culture.

Author : Marc Van De Mieroop
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118718230

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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 : A. Leo Oppenheim
Publisher : Chicago : University of Chicago Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015000031792

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Letters from Mesopotamia: Official Business, and Private Letters on Clay Tablets from Two Millennia by A. Leo Oppenheim Pdf

Author : Nicola Crüsemann,Margarete van Ess,Markus Hilgert,Beate Salje,Timothy Potts
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606064443

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Uruk by Nicola Crüsemann,Margarete van Ess,Markus Hilgert,Beate Salje,Timothy Potts Pdf

This abundantly illustrated volume explores the genesis and flourishing of Uruk, the first known metropolis in the history of humankind. More than one hundred years ago, discoveries from a German archaeological dig at Uruk, roughly two hundred miles south of present-day Baghdad, sent shock waves through the scholarly world. Founded at the end of the fifth millennium BCE, Uruk was the main force for urbanization in what has come to be called the Uruk period (4000–3200 BCE), during which small, agricultural villages gave way to a larger urban center with a stratified society, complex governmental bureaucracy, and monumental architecture and art. It was here that proto-cuneiform script—the earliest known form of writing—was developed around 3400 BCE. Uruk is known too for the epic tale of its hero-king Gilgamesh, among the earliest masterpieces of world literature. Containing 480 images, this volume represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the archaeological evidence gathered at Uruk. More than sixty essays by renowned scholars provide glimpses into the life, culture, and art of the first great city of the ancient world. This volume will be an indispensable reference for readers interested in the ancient Near East and the origins of urbanism.

Author : Mario Liverani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 42,7 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 : Mary Ellen Buck
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498243247

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The Canaanites by Mary Ellen Buck Pdf

The term Canaanite will be familiar to anyone who has even the most casual familiarity with the Bible. Outside of the terminology for Israel itself, the Canaanites are the most common ethnic group found in the Bible. They are positioned as the foil of the nation of Israel, and the land of Canaan is depicted as the promised allotment of Abraham and his descendants. The terms Canaan and Canaanites are even evoked in modern political discourse, indicating that their importance extends into the present. With such prominent positioning, it is important to gain a more complete and historically accurate perspective of the Canaanites, their land, history, and rich cultural heritage. So, who were the Canaanites? Where did they live, what did they believe, what do we know about their culture and history, and why do they feature so prominently in the biblical narratives? In this volume, Mary Buck uses original textual and archaeological evidence to answer to these questions. The book follows the history of the Canaanites from their humble origins in the third millennium BCE to the rise of their massive fortified city-states of the Bronze Age, through until their disappearance from the pages of history in the Roman period, only to find their legacy in the politics of the modern Middle East.

Author : Renate Rolle
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0520068645

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The World of the Scythians by Renate Rolle Pdf

Author : Kim Benzel
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art, Ancient
ISBN : 9781588393586

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Art of the Ancient Near East by Kim Benzel Pdf

"Provides the cultural, archaeological, and historical contexts for a selection of thirty works of art in the Metropolitan Museum's collection"--Slipcase.

Author : Anne Bancroft
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UOM:39015042168560

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Weavers of Wisdom by Anne Bancroft Pdf

Traditionally most gurus, philosophers, and religious leaders have been men. But in this fascinating and thought-provoking book, Bancroft provides the feminine approach to mysticism by examining the methods and teachings of fifteen women who have developed their own insights into what the author calls the "truth that goes beyond the ordinary".