The Babylonian World
The Babylonian World by Gwendolyn Leick, published by Routledge in 2009, offers a detailed and richly illustrated history of the ancient state of Babylonia and its significant city, Babylon. This edition spans 590 pages and is presented in English, providing an extensive overview of a civilization often characterized by its historical portrayal as decadent and corrupt, yet marked by its contributions to modern science and culture.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of various aspects of Babylonian life, including the region’s ecology, agricultural productivity, political and economic structures, and religious practices. The book delves into the achievements of Babylon’s intelligentsia, presenting a complex picture of this ancient culture. As a comprehensive resource, it serves as an essential reference for those interested in the history of the ancient Middle East.
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The Babylonian World presents an extensive, up-to-date and lavishly illustrated history of the ancient state Babylonia and its ‘holy city’, Babylon.
Historicized by the New Testament as a centre of decadence and corruption, Babylon and its surrounding region was in fact a rich and complex civilization, responsible for the invention of the dictionary and laying the foundations of modern science. This book explores all key aspects of the development of this ancient culture, including the ecology of the region and its famously productive agriculture, its political and economic standing, its religious practices, and the achievements of its intelligentsia.
Comprehensive and accessible, this book will be an indispensable resource for anyone studying the period.
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