A History Of The Ancient Near East, Ca. 3000-323 Bc Av Marc (Columbia University) Van De Mieroop

Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of <i>A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000¿323 BC</i> presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East.<br/><br/><ul><li>Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richer selection of supplementary materials</li><li>Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and cultural developments in the ancient Near East</li><li>Updated features include new ¿Key Debate¿ boxes at the end of each chapter to engage students with various perspectives on a range of critical issues; a comprehensive timeline of events; and 46 new illustrations, including 12 color photos</li><li>Features a new chapter addressing governance and continuity in the region during the Persian Empire</li><li>Offers in-depth, accessible discussions of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh</li></ul>