Description
Book SynopsisA 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 ContentsIntroduction 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
