Historical Atlas of Ancient Mesopotamia (Historical Atlas)

Well illustrated with color plates of works of art, architecture, and many maps, this atlas provides an introductory but thorough coverage of the history and diverse peoples of an area known as the Fertile Crescent, the Ancient Near East, and Mesopotamia. Covering the history from its earliest period in the fifth millennium B.C.E. through the Sassanian Empire, the history and contributions of the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, neo-Babylonians, Persians, and Parthians, among others, are described. A glossary of terms is included. Annotation (c)2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR