Mesopotamia: The Mighty Kings (Lost Civilizations)
Gr 9 Up--This excellent series entry covers the empires that rose and fell over a span of 3,000 years in the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. While not a basic introduction to Mesopotamian civilization per se, the text conveys the achievements of various cultures and empires in a coherent manner without oversimplification. The editors discuss the reign of Hammurabi in Babylon, the Assyrians, and the short lived Neo-Babylonian empire. Along with the historical information, an overview of the archaeology of the region, including profiles of some of the pioneers who first excavated cities such as Babylon and Nineveh, is provided. Numerous full-color photographs and reproductions make this title a good choice for most libraries. For an understanding of the beginnings of civilization in this region, Sumer (Time-Life, 1993), is a better choice.David N. Pauli, Missoula Public Library, MTCopyright 1995 Cahners Business Information, Inc.