Historical Dictionary of Mesopotamia (Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras) - Hardcover

Leick, Gwendolyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810846497 ISBN 13: 9780810846494

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2003

Synopsis

The Historical Dictionary of Mesopotamia covers one of the oldest civilizations in history. Providing comprehensive coverage of significant persons, places, events, and institutions that influenced and shaped Mesopotamia's history. For the scholar and general reader alike, this guide provides a ready reference for the history of a civilization for which there are many gaps in the data.

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Review:

In this update to the 2003 edition, author Leick delves into one of the world?s most ancient civilizations, the ?land between the rivers,? Mesopotamia. The work begins with a quick chronology and a lucid introduction that briefly acquaints the reader withthe geography, history, and culture of Mesopotamia. The A?Z entries cover topics of a general nature (Agriculture, Building inscriptions, Languages, Warfare, Women) as well as more specific places and personages (Babylon, Cyrus II the Great, Herodotus, Ur). Other entries highlight art, archaeological finds, religious beliefs, and political structures. Included in the appendixes is a chronological list of rulers of Mesopotamia from circa 2650 BCE up to the Parthians (129?58 BCE), the bane of the Roman Empire. Also included is a list of museums around the world with notable collections of Mesopotamian artifacts. As with most of Scarecrow?s Historical Dictionaries, the most impressive feature for research is the expansive, categorized select bibliography. In 54 pages of secondary articles and monographs, readers are presented with further readings on daily life, geography, trade, and other topics. This Historical Dictionary is highly recommended for any academic or large public library looking to update or Booklist, May 2010 Overall, this is indeed a valuable resource. American Reference Books Annual In this update to the 2003 edition, author Leick delves into one of the world's most ancient civilizations, the "land between the rivers," Mesopotamia. The work begins with a quick chronology and a lucid introduction that briefly acquaints the reader with the geography, history, and culture of Mesopotamia. The A-Z entries cover topics of a general nature (Agriculture, Building inscriptions, Languages, Warfare, Women) as well as more specific places and personages (Babylon, Cyrus II the Great, Herodotus, Ur). Other entries highlight art, archaeological finds, religious beliefs, and political structures. Included in the appendixes is a chronological list of rulers of Mesopotamia from circa 2650 BCE up to the Parthians (129-58 BCE), the bane of the Roman Empire. Also included is a list of museums around the world with notable collections of Mesopotamian artifacts. As with most of Scarecrow's Historical Dictionaries, the most impressive feature for research is the expansive, categorized select bibliography. In 54 pages of secondary articles and monographs, readers are presented with further readings on daily life, geography, trade, and other topics. This Historical Dictionary is highly recommended for any academic or large public library looking to update or develop a dynamic ancient history collection. Booklist, May 2010

About the Author:

Gwendolyn Leick is Senior Lecturer at the Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. She is the author of Mesopotamia, the Invention of the City and The Babylonians, An Introduction.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0810846497
• ISBN 13: 9780810846494
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216