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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
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