The Ancient Mesopotamian City Author:Marc Van De Mieroop Urban history starts in ancient Mesopotamia. In this volume Marc Van de Mieroop examines the evolution of the very earliest cities which, for millennia, inspired the rest of the ancient world. The author argues that the city determined every aspect of Mesopotamian civilization, and the political and social structure, economy, literature, and a... more »rts of Mesopotamian culture cannot be understood without acknowledging their urban background.« less