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elihinze's review
5.0
Fantastic book on Mesopotamia. It’s informative, has little if any editorializing, has loads of rich imagery, and presents things in an easy-to-digest way.
I’ve read tons of books on Mesopotamia, and certain concepts, such as the Sumerian King’s List and the transition from marsh-dwelling to city-building, were covered much more coherently than in other material I’ve read. At the same time, it doesn’t cover as much of the erotic poetry or the gorier bits of the region’s military conquests, so it’s appropriate for most ages.
Highly recommended!
I’ve read tons of books on Mesopotamia, and certain concepts, such as the Sumerian King’s List and the transition from marsh-dwelling to city-building, were covered much more coherently than in other material I’ve read. At the same time, it doesn’t cover as much of the erotic poetry or the gorier bits of the region’s military conquests, so it’s appropriate for most ages.
Highly recommended!
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