num_pages: 782
description: The Ancient Near East embraces a vast geographical area, from the borders of Iran and Afghanistan in the east to the Levant and Anatolia, and from the Black Sea in the north to Egypt in the south. It was a region of enormous cultural, political and linguistic diversity.In this authoritative new study, Amelie Kuhrt examines its history from the earliest written documents to the conquest of Alexander the Great, c.3000-330 BC. This work dispels many of the misapprehensions which have surrounded the study of the region. It provides a lucid, up-to-date narrative which takes into account the latest archaeological and textual discoveries and deals with the complex problems of interpretation and methodology.The Ancient Near East is an essential text for all students of history of this region and a valuable introduction for students and scholars working in related subjects.Winner of the AHO's 1997 James Henry Breasted Award."
language: English
title: The Ancient Near East, c. 3000-330 BC
titlecomplete: The Ancient Near East, c. 3000-330 BC (2 Volumes)
genres: Classics, College, History, Ancient History, Nonfiction, Archaeology
ratings_count: 111
series: Ancient Near East, Routledge History of the Ancient World
awards: awardedAt: 852105600000
name: James Henry Breasted Prize
publisher: Routledge