Wallenfels, Ronald

This volume, from "Phrygia and the Phrygians" to "Zoroaster and Zoroastrianism," presents the history and cultures of the ancient Near East.

This volume, from "Inscriptions" to "Phoenicia and the Phoenicians," presents the history and cultures of the ancient Near East.

This volume, covering "Clay Tablets" to "Inheritance," presents the history and cultures of the ancient Near East.

This volume, covering "Abu Simbel" to "Cities and City-States," presents the history and cultures of the ancient Near East.

Contains over four hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about topics related to the history and culture of the ancient Near East, presented in two columns, one containing text and the other with items that explain and enhance the text; and includes time lines, sidebars, cross-references, photographs, maps, and charts.

Examines aspects of the daily life and social history of ancient Mesopotamia, from 3300 to 331 B.C., looking at world events, geography, the arts, communication and exploration, social class and economy, politics, leisure, the family, religion, science, and other topics; and includes biographical profiles, documentary sources, and other references.