{"product_id":"a-companion-to-the-ancient-near-east","title":"Companion to the Ancient Near East","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe new edition of the popular survey of Near Eastern civilization from the Bronze Age to the era of Alexander the Great\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Companion to the Ancient Near East\u003c\/i\u003e explores the history of the region from 4400 BCE to the Macedonian conquest of the Persian Empire in 330 BCE. Original and revised essays from a team of distinguished scholars from across disciplines address subjects including the politics, economics, architecture, and heritage of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Part of the \u003ci\u003eBlackwell Companions to the Ancient World\u003c\/i\u003e series, this acclaimed single-volume reference combines lively writing with engaging and relatable topics to immerse readers in this fascinating period of Near East history. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include new developments in relevant fields, particularly archaeology, and expand on themes of interest to contemporary students. Clear, accessible chapters offer fresh discussions on the history of the family and gender roles, the literature, languages, and religions of the region, pastoralism, medicine and philosophy, and borders, states, and warfare. New essays highlight recent discoveries in cuneiform texts, investigate how modern Egyptians came to understand their ancient history, and examine the place of archaeology among the historical disciplines. This volume:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides substantial new and revised content covering topics such as social conflict, kingship, cosmology, work, trade, and law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the civilizations of the Sumerians, Hittites, Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Israelites, and Persians, emphasizing social and cultural history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines the legacy of the Ancient Near East in the medieval and modern worlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a uniquely broad geographical, chronological, and topical range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a comprehensive bibliographical guide to Ancient Near East studies as well as new and updated references and reading suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for use as both a primary reference or as a supplement to a chronologically arranged textbook, \u003ci\u003eA Companion to the Ancient Near East, 2nd Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis a valuable resource for advanced undergraduates, beginning graduate students, instructors in the field, and scholars from other disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49746527879512,"sku":"9781119362463","price":211.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781119362463_af2dd6cc-c966-4a2a-ba41-bd8ab3ee8f83.jpg?v=1777084235","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/a-companion-to-the-ancient-near-east","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}