Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization
Praise forBabylon “The lively mixture of topicality, politics, history, myth and culture in this anecdote is typical of Babylon at its best.”--The Independent(UK) "Historical detail gives authority to this tale of human misery and military magnificence."--The Times(UK) "Eloquent and consistently thought-provoking account of ancient Mesopotamia."--Scotland on Sunday Praise forYiddish Civilisation "An outstanding survey of a civilization that endured against great odds but has now essentially vanished."--Booklist(starred) Praise forIn Search of Zarathustra "A landmark book."--Library Journal "Lively and fast-paced." --Publishers Weekly