Cuneiform Texts and the Writing of History

Discusses how the abundant Mesopotamian cuneiform text sources can be used for the study of various aspects of history: political, social, economic and gender.

List of contents

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About the author

Marc Van De Mieroop

Summary

Discusses how the abundant Mesopotamian cuneiform text sources can be used for the study of various aspects of history: political, social, economic and gender.

Product details

• Authors: Marc van de Mieroop, Marc Van De Mieroop
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.05.1999
• EAN: 9780415195331
• ISBN: 978-0-415-19533-1
• No. of pages: 216
• Weight: 400 g
• Series: Approaching the Ancient World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; HISTORY / Ancient / General, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation