Bibliograph

Ancient Mesopotamia, by Daniel R. Faust

Type

Label

Ancient Mesopotamia, by Daniel R. Faust

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographic references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Mesopotamia

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1041560103

Responsibility statement

by Daniel R. Faust

Series statement

A look at ancient civilizationsCrash course

Summary

Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in modern-day Iraq, the region known as Mesopotamia (Greek for "between two rivers") is often called the "cradle of civilization." The region is known for the rise of the first cities, as well as the invention of writing. Readers will discover that the various empires of the region, like Babylon and Sumer, made many important contributions to law, politics, mathematics, and agriculture. Simple text and full-color photographs will engage struggling and reluctant readers alike. Maps and a timeline of key dates provide additional information

Table Of Contents

Between two rivers -- The first civilization -- The rise of city-states -- Society and religion -- The Akkadians -- The Babylonians -- The code of Hammurabi -- The Assyrian Empire -- Rise of the Persian Empire -- Alexander the Great -- Timeline of Ancient Mesopotamia -- Glossary -- For more information

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator