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Focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology.

Examines the rich cultural achievements of the ancient Mesopotamia civilization, located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers which included the kingdom of Babylon and development of the first writing system.

Describes the history of Iraq, the events during the first Gulf War in 1991, the decade of tension that followed, and actions that led to the United States' attack on that country in 2003.

Contains a selection of Mesopotamian myths and discusses related aspects of ancient Mesopotamian civilization, such as religion, war, trade, clothing, and food.

Describes the circumstances leading up to the invasion of Iraq by coalition forces in 2003 and the ongoing political and military events of the Iraq War.

Traces the history of Iraq, describing the Middle Eastern country's climate, plants and animals, ethnic groups, languages, religion, settlement patterns, and demographic trends, and discussing industry, resources, government, and the development and struggles of the people from antiquity to the early twenty-first century.

Celebrated for numerous developments in the areas of law, writing, religion, and mathematics, Mesopotamia has been immortalized as the cradle of civilization. Covers the ancient culture's rich history and accomplishments, and the magnificent temples and artifacts left behind.

Mesopotamia, often called the Cradle of Civilization, is the focus of this book. It explores the rise of city-states and innovations in agriculture, as well as the complex systems of writing, architectural wonders, advancements in military tactics and weaponry, and some of the first recorded legal codes developed by the people of Mesopotamia.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Mesopotamia and then examines questions such as: How Did Agriculture Make Mesopotamian Civilization Possible?, How Did the Rise of Mesopotamian City-States Alter Human Communities?, How Did Early Mesopotamian Warfare Influence Warfare Among Later Peoples?, and How Did Mesopotamian Writing and Learning Benefit Later Civilizations?.

"The very name Mesopotamia is evocative. This land, whose name means 'between two rivers,' is also known as the Fertile Crescent. It's the Cradle of Civilization. Cities grew here. Agriculture was established. Writing was invented. But the cultures of Mesopotamia left the world many more inventions as well. Readers . . . will . . . discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Mesopotamian cultures"--Provided by publisher.