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Historia del Próximo Oriente Antiguo (ca. 3000-323 a.n.e.)
En el Próximo Oriente antiguo se establecieron las primeras sociedades con cultura escrita de la historia universal. Partiendo tanto del registro escrito como de los restos materiales arqueológicos, esta obra ofrece una visión de conjunto, innovadora y actualizada, de las civilizaciones que se desarrollaron en esa rica confluencia de continentes. Presenta su compleja historia multicultural: desde el surgimiento de la escritura, los orígenes de las primeras ciudades en Mesopotamia y los reinos babilonio e hitita, hasta el auge de los imperios asirio y persa y la transformación del Próximo Oriente tras las conquistas de Alejandro. E incluye numerosos materiales auxiliares como documentos, debates, gráficos, mapas e ilustraciones.
A history of the ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC
Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East. Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richer selection of supplementary materials Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and cultural developments in the ancient Near East 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 Features a new chapter addressing governance and continuity in the region during the Persian Empire Offers in-depth, accessible discussions of key texts and sources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh.
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King Hammurabi of Babylon
This is the first biography in English of King Hammurabi, who ruled Babylon from 1792 to 1750 BC and presents a rounded view of his accomplishments. Describes how Hammurabi dealt with powerful rivals and extended his kingdom. Draws on the King's own writings and on diplomatic correspondence that has only recently become available. Explores the administration of the kingdom and the legacies of his rule, especially his legal code. Demonstrates how Hammurabi's conquests irrevocably changed the political organization of the Near East, so that he was long remembered as one of the great kings of the past. Written to be accessible to a general audience.
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