
The History Of Ancient Babylonia In Ancient Mesopatamia Is Epic. After Playing Host To Three Great Empires, The Hammurabic And Kassite Empires, And The Neo-babylonian Empire Ruled By Nebuchadnezzar, It Was Conquered By The Persians. Entered Triumphantly By Alexander The Great, It Later Provided The Setting For The Conquerer's Deathbed. Squabbled Over By His Heirs, Babylonia Was Subsequently Dominated By The Parthian And Roman Empires. In This Very Short Introduction, Trevor Bryce Takes Us On A Journey Of More Than 2,000 Years Across The History And Civilization Of Ancient Babylonia, From The Emergence Of Its Chief City, Babylon, As A Modest Village On The Euphrates In The 3rd Millennium Bc Through Successive Phases Of Triumph, Decline, And Resurgence Until Its Royal Capital Faded Into Obscurity In The Roman Imperial Era. Exploring Key Historical Events As Well As The Day-to-day Life Of An Ancient Babylonian, Bryce Provides A Comprehensive Guide To One Of History's Most Profound Civilizations. About The Series: The Very Short Introductions Series From Oxford University Press Contains Hundreds Of Titles In Almost Every Subject Area. These Pocket-sized Books Are The Perfect Way To Get Ahead In A New Subject Quickly. Our Expert Authors Combine Facts, Analysis, Perspective, New Ideas, And Enthusiasm To Make Interesting And Challenging Topics Highly Readable.
What were the defining political, social, and cultural factors that allowed Babylonia to persist as a central power in Mesopotamia for over two millennia? Trevor Bryce, an expert in ancient Near Eastern history, utilizes archaeological evidence and historical records to synthesize the rise and fall of the Babylonian civilization. The text examines the transition of Babylon from a minor settlement into the seat of three major empires, providing a structured overview of its political evolution and eventual decline under Roman influence.
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This volume is recognized as a concise and accessible entry point for students and general readers interested in ancient Mesopotamian history. Experts note that the text effectively balances broad historical narratives with specific cultural insights, making it a reliable resource for those seeking a foundational understanding of the subject.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191039934
ISBN-13:
9780191039935
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