This 4-vol. set examines the cultures of the ancient Near East from the Bronze Age (3200 B.C.E.) to the Hellenistic era (325 B.C.E) and describes the archaeology and the history of each subregion. Languages; religious life; governments; peace and war; commerce and agriculture; and the visual and performing arts are covered. The set explores an area ranging from North Africa to Central Asia; and treats Syro-Palestine; Mesopotamia; Iran/Persia; Anatolia (modern-day Turkey); the Arabian Peninsula; and the island cultures of the Mediterranean.
#832343 in Books 2000-08-08 2000-08-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .70 x 5.20l; .55 #File Name: 0679762183202 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful Historical Account of VeseyBy BookloverAlthough much of the evidence about Denmark Vesey's revolt was destroyed; David Robertson rolled with what he had and produced a plausible account of what happened in Charleston; SC. After reading this book; I went to Charleston for the second time and saw the city in a different light. Back in the day; the city was not quaint or picturesque; it was hell for black people; slave and free. After reading this; I better understand why Mother Emanuel Church was a target of racial hate; and I want to read more about Denmark Vesey. Kudos to David Robertson.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Freedom is not Freedom Until All are Free!By CustomerA lot of history is stored in this book; anyone who thought slaves were content and happy with their condition because they were housed and fed by others should read the book. How could human beings treat another human so savagely because of their skin color; then use the Bible for justification should read Vesey.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. History of Charleston and slaveryBy Nancy ShinnoVery informative and relevant about Charleston. Denmark Vesey and his army of enslaved and free men of color were involved in the AME Church in Charleston where a bible study group were murdered recently by a racist white man. This gives an intense look at the history of slavery and racism in the USA.
