A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC

Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of <i>A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000–323 BC</i> presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richer selection of supplementary materials</li> <li>Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and cultural developments in the ancient Near East</li> <li>Updated features include new “Key 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</li> <li>Features a new chapter addressing governance and continuity in the region during the Persian Empire</li> <li>Offers in-depth, accessible discussions of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh</li> </ul>