In this book Professor Woolley; one of the world's foremost archaeologists; shows quite clearly that when Egyptian civilization began the civilization of the Sumerians had already flourished for at least 2;000 years. The idea that Egypt was the earliest civilization has been entirely exploded. The Sumerians had reached a very high level of culture by 3500 B.C.E.; and may be said with some justice to be the forerunners of all the Old World civilizations of Egypt; Assyria; Asia Minor; Crete; and Greece. This book will appeal to everyone interested in the early history of humankind.
#77766 in Books Stephen Batchelor 2011-03-08 2011-03-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .70 x 5.20l; .50 #File Name: 0385527071320 pagesConfession of a Buddhist Atheist
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Interesting ReadBy Gadget GuruVery interesting read. This was actually recommended by James Altucher (on one of his podcasts) so I was curious to read it. It had a great deal of detail and historical facts that were well recounted. It was a very deep look at the journey of the author and in the end; I found his conclusion to be one that I aligned with as well. It was a great account of how he found his way into (and somewhat out of) Buddhism.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. reasoning and logic displayed through out the book is a joy to readBy CustomerAn interesting documentation on why a highly respected Buddhist monk became an atheist. The knowledge; reasoning and logic displayed through out the book is a joy to read. Stephen Batchelor provides convincing arguments that there is no need for adding supernatural beliefs and religious propositions to the basic teaching of S. Gautama.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good history of Buddhism and its politicsBy Sandra Jane ToddI think the author had a unique qualification to write a book detailing the story of Buddha and the evolution of Buddhism. He experienced the politics of the religion first hand and read widely to be able to make his own interpretation of what the Buddha taught.This book took me to an era that I know little about and takes the mysticism out of Buddhism.I did get confused by the contemporary Buddhist teachers and bored by their naivety.
