The Great Empires of the Ancient World

The Great Empires of the Ancient World

Author: Thomas Harrison

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780892369874

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A distinguished team of internationally renowned scholars surveys the great empires from 1600 BC to AD 500, from the ancient Mediterranean to China.


Ancient Empires

Ancient Empires

Author: Eric H. Cline

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-06-27

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0521889111

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Introduction to the ancient Near East, Mediterranean and Europe, including the Greco-Roman world, Late Antiquity and the early Muslim period.


The Ancient Near East

The Ancient Near East

Author: Dr. John L. McLaughlin

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1426765509

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The cultures of the great empires of the ancient Near East from Egypt to Mesopotamia influenced Israel's religion, literature, and laws because of Israel's geographic location and political position situation. Anyone who wishes to understand the Old Testament texts and the history of ancient Israel must become familiar with the history, literature, and society of the surrounding kingdoms that at times controlled the region. Brief in presentation yet broad in scope, Ancient Near East will introduce students to the information and ideas essential to understanding the texts of the Old Testament while clarifying difficult issues concerning the relationship between Israel and its neighbors. Abingdon Essential Guides fulfill the need for brief, substantive, yet highly accessible introductions to the core disciplines in biblical, theological, and religious studies.


The Empires of the Near East and India

The Empires of the Near East and India

Author: Hani Khafipour

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2019-05-14

Total Pages: 1103

ISBN-13: 0231547846

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In the early modern world, the Safavid, Ottoman, and Mughal empires sprawled across a vast swath of the earth, stretching from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The diverse and overlapping literate communities that flourished in these three empires left a lasting legacy on the political, religious, and cultural landscape of the Near East and India. This volume is a comprehensive sourcebook of newly translated texts that shed light on the intertwined histories and cultures of these communities, presenting a wide range of source material spanning literature, philosophy, religion, politics, mysticism, and visual art in thematically organized chapters. Scholarly essays by leading researchers provide historical context for closer analyses of a lesser-known era and a framework for further research and debate. The volume aims to provide a new model for the study and teaching of the region’s early modern history that stands in contrast to the prevailing trend of examining this interconnected past in isolation.


The Great Empires of the Ancient East

The Great Empires of the Ancient East

Author: George Rawlinson

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-17

Total Pages: 2230

ISBN-13:

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George Rawlinson's 'The Great Empires of the Ancient East' is a comprehensive exploration of the powerful empires that once ruled the Middle East. Rawlinson meticulously details the rise and fall of civilizations such as the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Egyptians, providing a vivid depiction of their political structures, military conquests, and cultural achievements. Written in a scholarly and engaging style, the book offers readers a deeper understanding of the ancient world and its impact on modern society. As a prominent historian and linguist, George Rawlinson was well-equipped to tackle the complex history of the ancient Eastern empires. His extensive knowledge of ancient languages and cultures allowed him to provide unique insights and interpretations of historical events. Rawlinson's background as a professor of Ancient History at Oxford University also adds credibility to his research and analysis in this seminal work. 'The Great Empires of the Ancient East' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East and the legacies of ancient civilizations. Rawlinson's masterful storytelling and in-depth research make this book a valuable resource for scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike.


Letters of the Great Kings of the Ancient Near East

Letters of the Great Kings of the Ancient Near East

Author: Trevor Bryce

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-03

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1134575866

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Offering fascinating insights into the people and politics of the ancient near Eastern kingdoms, Trevor Bryce uses the letters of the five Great Kings as the focus of a fresh look at this turbulent and volatile region in the late Bronze Age.


Empires of Ancient Eurasia

Empires of Ancient Eurasia

Author: Craig Benjamin

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-05-03

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1107114969

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Introduces a crucial period of world history when the vast exchange network of the Silk Roads connected most of Eurasia.


Ancient Worlds

Ancient Worlds

Author: Michael Scott

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 0465094732

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"As panoramic as it is learned, this is ancient history for our globalized world." -- Tom Holland, author of Dynasty and Rubicon Twenty-five-hundred years ago, civilizations around the world entered a revolutionary new era that overturned old order and laid the foundation for our world today. In the face of massive social changes across three continents, radical new forms of government emerged; mighty wars were fought over trade, religion, and ideology; and new faiths were ruthlessly employed to unify vast empires. The histories of Rome and China, Greece and India-the stories of Constantine and Confucius, Qin Shi Huangdi and Hannibal-are here revealed to be interconnected incidents in the midst of a greater drama. In Ancient Worlds, historian Michael Scott presents a gripping narrative of this unique age in human civilization, showing how diverse societies responded to similar pressures and how they influenced one another: through conquest and conversion, through trade in people, goods, and ideas. An ambitious reinvention of our grandest histories, Ancient Worlds reveals new truths about our common human heritage. "A bold and imaginative page-turner that challenges ideas about the world of antiquity." UPeter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads