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A profusely illustrated historical survey of a fascinating region, now available in a new format.

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'Expert text, generous design and shrewdly arranged pictures add up to the kind of accessibly erudite package that Thames & Hudson does so peerlessly' - Independent
'Sumptuously produced … a wonderful and enjoyable home reference and study aid … Thames & Hudson render a real service to the general public' - Historical Association
'A well-illustrated, informed introduction served in bite-size chunks' - Arab Weekly
'Extraordinarily informative … a must-read' - Timeless Travels

Table of Contents
Introduction the Middle East • The Fertile Crescent: Birthplace of Agriculture • Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization • Power Struggles: Kingdoms at War • Masters of the Known World: The Age of Empires • Under Occupation: Hellenistic and Roman Conquerors • Search for Origins: The Rediscovery of the Middle East

The Middle East The Cradle of Civilization

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 23/08/2018
      ISBN13: 9780500294451, 978-0500294451
      ISBN10: 0500294453

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A profusely illustrated historical survey of a fascinating region, now available in a new format.

      Trade Review
      'Expert text, generous design and shrewdly arranged pictures add up to the kind of accessibly erudite package that Thames & Hudson does so peerlessly' - Independent
      'Sumptuously produced … a wonderful and enjoyable home reference and study aid … Thames & Hudson render a real service to the general public' - Historical Association
      'A well-illustrated, informed introduction served in bite-size chunks' - Arab Weekly
      'Extraordinarily informative … a must-read' - Timeless Travels

      Table of Contents
      Introduction the Middle East • The Fertile Crescent: Birthplace of Agriculture • Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization • Power Struggles: Kingdoms at War • Masters of the Known World: The Age of Empires • Under Occupation: Hellenistic and Roman Conquerors • Search for Origins: The Rediscovery of the Middle East

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