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A broad introduction to a major turning point in human development, this book guides the reader through the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia, when city life began and writing was invented. Covering Mesopotamia from around 3000 BCE to the fall of Babylon in 539 BCE, Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization: History, Documents, and Key Questions combines narrative history material and reference entries that enable students to learn about the rise of civilization in Mesopotamia and its enormous influence on western civilization with primary source documents that promote critical thinking skills. The book provides essential background via a historical overview of early development of society in Mesopotamia. This introduction is followed by reference entries on key topics; 4,000-year-old primary sources that explore Mesopotamian civilization through voices of the time and bring to light the events of a schoolboy's day, the boasts of kings, and personal letters about family concerns, for example; and a section of argumentative essays that presents thought-provoking perspectives on key issues. While the intended readership is high school students, the book's authoritative coverage of intriguing subject matter will also appeal to the wider public, especially in these times of heightened focus on the Middle East.

Table of Contents:
Alphabetical List of Entries Topical List of Entries How to Use This Book Preface Timeline Historical Overview Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization: A-Z Primary Source Documents Creation Inanna and Enki The Flood Enmerkar and the Lord of Aratta Gilgamesh and Agga The Netherworld—From the Epic of Gilgamesh Umma and Lagash Uru-inim-gina Two Kings Enheduanna The Cursing of Agade Gudea Shulgi Sheep and Grain Schooldays Inanna and Dumuzi Kanesh Letters Mari Letters Hammurabi's Law Code The Dialogue of Pessimism Key Questions Question 1: Was the natural environment of the Euphrates and Tigris valleys the key causal factor in the development of the world's earliest civilization? Question 2: Was international trade fundamental to Mesopotamia's economic and cultural development as a civilization? Question 3: Was the invention of writing critical to the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia? Annotated Bibliography Index About the Author and Contributors

About the Author :
Jane R. McIntosh, PhD, is a professional archaeological writer.

Review :
Books in this series intend to help students understand the causes and effects associated with historical events and this one achieves its goal. Additional resources, a bibliography, and an index are included. Recommended. An excellent introduction to the study of early civilization for beginning scholars. Summing Up: Recommended. High school through lower-level undergraduates; general readers. The 20 primary source documents included have an introductory paragraph followed by source information. These documents are usually studied at the college level and will give students a good preparation for advanced study. . . . Books in this series intend to help students understand the causes and effects associated with historical events and this one achieves its goal. Recommended.


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  • ISBN-13: 9798216116905
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: ABC-CLIO
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Crossroads in World History
  • ISBN-10: 821611690X
  • Publisher Date: 18 Aug 2017
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Sub Title: History, Documents, and Key Questions


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