| Publication |
USA, Lorenz Books, 1998.
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| Description |
64pWhite Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
An exploration of the land between two rivers, the ancient Mesopotamian civilization. Investigates how the ancient Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians developed the art of writing, mathematics and astronomy as a science. Contains 15 step-by-step projects which facilitate the student to live out the ancients' life. Well illustrated.
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| Contents |
A land between two rivers
Centres of civilizations
History makers
A legendary king
The develoopment of writing
Seals and impressions
Gods and goddesses
Houses for the Gods
Sumerian burial
Education
Music and games
Family life
A woman's life
Farming
Science and technology
Travel by land and water
Banking and trade
An important city
Running the empire
Fighting forces
Palace builders
Furnishing the palace
Marvellous sculptures
The lion hunt of the king
Kingship
Royal libraries and museums
Maths. medicine and astronomy
Babylonian power
Bible links
Glossary
Index
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| Standard Number |
18596763056 Pb.
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