A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC, 3rd Edition (Blackwell History of the Ancient World)

Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000€“323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East.

• Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richer selection of supplementary materials
• Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and cultural developments in the ancient Near East
• Updated features include new €œKey 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
• Features a new chapter addressing governance and continuity in the region during the Persian Empire
• Offers in-depth, accessible discussions of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh