Presents an introduction to ancient Babylon, discussing its government, religion, social classes, writing, literature, festivals, calendar, and architecture.
This engaging and informative introduction to the the Babylonians were important not only because of their many historical contacts with ancient Israel but because they and their predecessors, the Sumerians, established the philosophical ...
The Babylonians
A History of the Babylonians and Assyrians
Examines the history of the Babylonian empire and the evolution of its society, including the progressive legal code of Hammurabi, the development of valuable trade routes, and contributions in art, science, and other areas.
In Babylonians, H. W. F. Saggs describes the ebb and flow in the successive fortunes of the Sumerians, Akkadians, Amorites, and Babylonians who flourished in this region.
Discover the peoples and cultures from the Stone Age (two million years ago) through the Egyptians and Babylonians.
Thoroughly researched, engaging, and easy to read, this book will guide you through the fascinating history of a civilization that has left an indelible mark on our world.
Baby Professor. Esarhaddon,. the next king, let the Babylonians return to their city. Both the Babylonians and the Assyrians looked for a more stable solution. The next king, who ruled from 668 to 631, made his brother the local ruler of ...
HIST OF THE BABYLONIANS & ASSY
The reader is given a detailed rendition of the history of the Old Babylonian, Assyrian, and Neo-Babylonian Empires. Although out of print for many years, the book is consistently cited as a helpful introduction to the subject.