The Cambridge Ancient History: (The Cambridge Ancient History 14 Volume Set in 19 Hardback Parts Volume 3 2nd Revised edition)
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John Boardman (Contributor) I. E. S. Edwards (Contributor) E. Sollberger (Contributor) N. G. L. Hammond (Contributor)
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Volume III Part II carries on the history of the Near East from the close of Volume III Part I and covers roughly the same chronological period as Volume III Part III. During this period the dominant powers in the East were Assyria and then Babylonia. Each established an extensive empire which was based on Mesopotamia, and each in turn fell largely through internal strife. Assyrian might was reflected in the imposing palaces, libraries and sculptures of the Assyrian kings. Babylonian culture was outstanding in literature, mathematics and astronomy, and the great buildings of Nebuchadnezzar II surpassed even those of the Assyrian kings. Israel and Judah suffered at the hands of both imperial powers, Jerusalem being destroyed and part of the population deported to Babylon; and Egypt was weakened by an Assyrian invasion. The Phoenicians found a new outlet in colonising and founded Carthage. A number of small, vigorous kingdoms developed in Asia Minor, while from the north and north east the Scythian nomadic tribes pressed down upon Turkey and the Danube valley, but found their match in the Thracian tribes which held south-eastern Europe and parts of western Turkey. The burials of the chieftains of both peoples were remarkable for the great wealth of offerings. 3 Tables, unspecified; 16 Maps; 51 Line drawings, unspecified
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- Contributor: John Boardman
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9780521227179
- Number of Pages: 962
- Packaged Dimensions: 175x300x46mm
- Packaged Weight: 1387
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 1992-01-16
- Series: The Cambridge Ancient History 14 Volume Set in 19 Hardback Parts
- Binding: Hardback
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