Middle East - Civilization, Middle East - Peoples & Places, Iraq - History, Middle East - History
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Overview
Examines the history, customs, religion, and accomplishments of the area known as the "Cradle of Civilization".Discusses the history, social order, customs, religion, and accomplishments of the area known as the "cradle of civilization."
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 6-9-Good-quality full-color photographs, reproductions, drawings, and maps combine with lucid texts to create informative and attractive research sources on ancient cultures. The Ancient Hebrews discusses the social and religious history of the Jewish people and its influence on modern Judaism, and touches on the relationship between present-day Israel and Arab countries. Mesopotamia examines the social structure and cultural history of that area and the legacy the people have left to the modern world. Clarice Swisher's The Ancient Near East (Lucent, 1995) offers a more detailed study of Mesopotamian cultures but with black-and-white images. Sidebars provide additional information on the language, literature, law, and beliefs of both societies. Helpful glossaries and time lines are also included. Eye-catching, useful titles for collections needing historical material about the Middle East.-Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, ORBook Details
Published
September 1, 1998
Publisher
Benchmark Books (NY)
Pages
80
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780761403012