“A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000 – 323 BC”

This book presents a clear, concise history of the extraordinary multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East.

Bestselling narrative of the complex history of the ancient Near East
Addresses political, social, and cultural developments
Contains in-depth discussion of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh
Includes numerous maps, illustrations, and a selection of Near Eastern texts in translation
Integrates new research, and greatly expands the guides to further reading for this second edition