Sasson, Jack M. (editor in chief). - Civilizations of the ancient Near East. Vol. I, II, III & IV. [Complete set of 4 volumes in two books / 2nd printing].Peabody, Mass., Hendrickson Publishers, [2006]. 4 vols in 2. XXXII,2966 pp. B./w. ills. Orig. uniform hardcovers, d./j. This two-volume edition, with a total of 11 parts, contains the complete text of the original four-volume set, including 189 articles organized in eleven parts, enhanced by 46 maps and 612 photographs and line drawings. Civilizations of the Ancient Near East brings together for the first time in one accessible resource scholarship that was previously scattered in hundreds of monographs and journal articles. One hundred and eighty-nine scholars from all over the world contributed their expertise to make this set the most appealing, original, and comprehensive reference on this fascinating area of study. All students, teachers, and scholars who seek to satisfy their curiosity about the ancient Near East's peoples and cultures will find within these volumes articles that intrigue and inform them. - Vol. 1, Part 1: Ancient Near East in Western thought. Part 2 The Environment. Part 3 Population. Part 4: Social institutions; Vol. 2, Part 5: History and culture; Vol. 3, Part 6: Economy and trade. Part 7 Technology and artistic production. Part 8: Religion and science; Vol. 4, Part 9: Language, writing, and literature. Part 10: Visual and performing arts. Part 11. Retrospective essays. - - Text in English. EUR 180.00 [Appr.: US$ 211.9 | £UK 156.25 | JP¥ 30961] Book number 310780is offered by:
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