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The Face of the Ancient Orient: A Panorama of Near Eastern Civilizations in Pre-Classical Times

by Sabatino Moscati

Paperback, 1962

Status

Available

Call number

901.91

Tags

civilization, ancient world, history, Middle East, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, archaeology, Hittite, Anchor books

Genres

Academic: Classics

Academic: History

General Nonfiction

Collection

Publication

Doubleday Anchor Books (1962), Paperback, 375 pages

Description

Fascinating study examines Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Hittites, Canaanites, Israelites, Persians, others. "A valuable introduction, perhaps the best available in English." -- American Historical Review. 32 halftones. 5 figures. 1 map.

Subjects

Civilization, Ancient

Middle East Civilization To 622

Language

Original publication date

1960

ISBN

0385013973 / 9780385013970

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