The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character
Description
Drawing on literary tablets and archaeological discoveries, this study reconstructs the world of the Sumerians, one of the earliest known civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia. It explores their political and social history alongside their religion, literature, education, law, and everyday values, showing how these elements shaped Sumerian society. The book also considers the enduring influence of Sumerian ideas and cultural achievements on later civilizations, offering a richly informed portrait of a people known through both material remains and their own written words.
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paperback
University Of Chicago Press
Published Feb 15, 1971
372 pages
ISBN: 9780226452388
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First Published
1963
Language
eng
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