Weavers, Scribes, and Kings
Book description
A unique history of the ancient Near East that compellingly presents the life stories of kings, priestesses, merchants, bricklayers, and others
In this sweeping history of the ancient Near East, Amanda Podany takes readers on a gripping journey from the creation of the world's first cities to the conquests of…
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1 author picked Weavers, Scribes, and Kings as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is a thick overview of ancient Mesopotamian history. Does that sound boring? Believe it or not, it’s absolutely fascinating and fun to read.
Instead of assaulting the reader with lists of kings, dynasties, and battles, the author takes a novel approach. She makes Mesopotamian history seem personal by focusing on the stories of numerous individuals. Some are kings, queens, and princesses, but most are more ordinary people: priestesses, merchants, farmers, bureaucrats, and soldiers.
The author is a talented storyteller who keeps the reader engaged by focusing on intimate details from people’s lives. By describing the era in such…
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