ebooks Ashraf Into Middle Class: Muslims in Nineteenth-Century Delhi by Margrit Pernau in History

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The history of Ancient Babylonia in ancient Mesopotamia is epic. After playing host to three great empires; the Hammurabic and Kassite empires; and the Neo-Babylonian Empire ruled by Nebuchadnezzar; it was conquered by the Persians. Entered triumphantly by Alexander the Great; it later provided the setting for the Conquerer's deathbed. Squabbled over by his heirs; Babylonia was subsequently dominated by the Parthian and Roman empires.In this Very Short Introduction; Trevor Bryce takes us on a journey of more than 2;000 years across the history and civilization of ancient Babylonia; from the emergence of its chief city; Babylon; as a modest village on the Euphrates in the 3rd millennium BC through successive phases of triumph; decline; and resurgence until its royal capital faded into obscurity in the Roman imperial era. Exploring key historical events as well as the day-to-day life of an ancient Babylonian; Bryce provides a comprehensive guide to one of history's most profound civilizations. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts; analysis; perspective; new ideas; and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.