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The Face of the Ancient Orient: A Panorama of Near Eastern Civilizations in Pre-Classical Times (Doubleday Anchor Book)
The Face of the Ancient Orient A Panorama of Near Eastern Civilizations in PreClassical Times - Doubleday Anchor Book Author:Sabatino Moscati Must reading for history students and anyone interested in the development of Western civilization, this lively, fascinating study demonstrates clearly that “the civilizations of the ancient Orient [were] a tremendous human experience, . . . without which another, subsequent civilization would not be conceivable.” The book examines the Sumer... more »ians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Hittites, Hurrians, Canaanites, Aramaeans, Israelites, and Persians; offers a synthesis of Near Eastern accomplishments in politics, society, literature, and the arts; and presents a wealth of quotations from the little-known writings of Sumer, Egypt, Hurria, and other great civilizations. “. . . a work that should interest both scholars and laymen. It is a valuable introduction, perhaps the best available in English, to the ancient Near Eastern civilizations.”—American Historical Review. “. . . a lucid, intelligent, and lively summation. . . . an appetizing and stimulating introduction to the study of man’s early civilizations.”—Science. Notes. Index. 32 halftones. 5 figures. 1 map.« less