9780631235804-0631235809-Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History)

Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History)

ISBN-13: 9780631235804
ISBN-10: 0631235809
Edition: 1
Author: Mark W. Chavalas
Publication date: 2006
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: Hardcover 472 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780631235804
ISBN-10: 0631235809
Edition: 1
Author: Mark W. Chavalas
Publication date: 2006
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: Hardcover 472 pages

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Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History) (ISBN-13: 9780631235804 and ISBN-10: 0631235809), written by authors Mark W. Chavalas, was published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2006. With an overall rating of 4.5 stars, it's a notable title among other Ancient Civilizations History (Middle East History) books. You can easily purchase or rent Ancient Near East: Historical Sources in Translation (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Ancient Civilizations History books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.62.

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This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for the history of the ancient Near East.

  • A primary source book presenting new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, and other related materials.
  • Helps readers to understand the historical context of the Near East.
  • Covers the period from the earliest historical and literary texts (c.2700 B.C.) to the latest Hellenistic historians who comment on ancient Near Eastern history (c.250 B.C.)
  • Texts range from the code of Hammurabi to the Assyrian royal inscriptions.
  • A detailed commentary is provided on each text, placing it in its historical and cultural context.
  • Maps, illustrations and a chronological table help to orientate the reader.
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