Discover the Amazing Empires of Mesopotamia: Learn About the World's First Cities, Laws, and Legends!
Four manuscripts in one book:

• The Sumerian Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of Sumer and the Ancient Sumerians

• The Akkadian Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall of the Akkadians

• The Babylonian Empire: An Enthralling Overview of Babylon and the Babylonians

• The Assyrian Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the History of Assyria, the Assyrians, and Their Role in Ancient Mesopotamia

Step into the world of ancient Mesopotamia, where the first cities were built, the first stories were told, and mighty empires ruled. This book takes you on a thrilling journey through four incredible civilizations -- Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria -- showing how they shaped the world we live in today. With simple words and easy-to-read facts, this book brings the wonders of history to life.

Part 1: The Sumerians
Explore the beginning of cities, writing, and civilization:

• Learn about the world's first city and how people lived there.

• Find out how Sumerians told the story of a great flood, just like Noah's ark.

• Discover how fast the world's first postal system was.

• See why Babylon's god Marduk kept getting stolen!

• Compare Hammurabi's laws with the Law of Moses.

• Meet the mathematicians who used the Pythagorean theorem way before Pythagoras!

• Find out which empire ruled over 44% of the world's population!

Part 2: The Akkadians
Meet the first empire builders and their incredible achievements:

• Discover who lived in Mesopotamia at the dawn of time.

• Hear the story of how a simple gardener became a great king.

• Learn about the drought that ended Mesopotamia's "Golden Age."

• See how the Akkadian army became unbeatable.

• Find out how their art inspired the Greeks over 1,600 years later.

Part 3: The Babylonians
Dive into the exciting history of Babylon, the holy city:

• Learn who lived in Babylonia before the Babylonians arrived.

• See how Hammurabi's law shaped our legal system today.

• Discover how Babylon became a sacred city and a place for pilgrims.

• Explore if the Etemenanki ziggurat was really the Tower of Babel.

• Learn how Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon without much fighting.

Part 4: The Assyrians
Step into the world of the fierce Assyrians and their lasting impact:

• Discover why the Assyrians built their famous ziggurats.

• Learn about their unique system of writing using wedge-shaped marks.

• See how Assyrians had laws to protect buyers of goods like metal and animals.

• Visit the first great library created by King Ashurbanipal.

• Discover why beer was so important in their culture!

• Learn why Assyrian kings moved thousands of people to different cities.

• Find out why having a big beard showed your status in Assyria.

Why This Book?

• Easy to read and perfect for anyone curious about ancient civilizations.

• Discover the first cities, laws, and stories that shaped human history.

• Four manuscripts in one book! Learn about Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria in one fascinating read.

Take a trip back in time and explore the mighty empires of ancient Mesopotamia!

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• Publication Date: October 17, 2024
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• Print Length: 577 Pages
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