Foreword by Stephen W. Sears. Includes bibliography and index. Beautifully illustrated with maps in color.
#1227643 in Books 1993-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.25 x 9.25 x .60l; #File Name: 0809498871168 pages
Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book on archeological findingsBy avi8tor4lifeGood starting book about Sumer if you're new to the subject. It mostly talks about archeological discoveries starting in the late 1800s going all the way to the 1970s. Lots of good pictures and explanations but it still lacks lots of information about Sumer but I think it's because the author focuses on the archeological findings more than anything. It contains a nice map of the area so you can follow along. The following are the contents of the book.1-History's Forgotten PeopleEssay: Cities in the Sand2-Milestones on the Road to CivilizationEssay: Echoes of Uruk3-Royal Splendors Buried Under Layers of TimeEssay: Tales from the Death Pits4-The Bloody Legacy of the Gardener's SonEssay: Servants to the GodsTimelineAcknowledgmentsPicture CreditsBibliographyIndexStill a pretty good book to own if you're into ancient history and/or Sumerian history.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ancient history buffsBy Joy Eve HirshI enjoyed the pictures of the area of Sumer and found the commentary enlightening. I have always enjoyed history and want to learn more about pre Egypt and Greece and Rome. Sumer is a good place to start1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very good bookBy RebeccaVery good book; all the infos needed.Has a lot of pictures and is good for your school project or for just gathering infos.
