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The Ancient Near Eastern World

by Amanda H. Podany, Marni McGee

Series:The World in Ancient Times

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Presents a study of the ancient Near East, looking at how archaeologists have learned about the region, and discussing the growth of towns and cities, technological developments, and invention of writing and its consequences, religion, law, work and workers, education, and other topics.

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Amanda H. Podany

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The World in Ancient Times

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Canonical title: The Ancient Near Eastern World

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Genres: Nonfiction, Tween, Kids, History
DDC/MDS: 939.4 — History & geography History of ancient world (to ca. 499) Other parts of ancient world Syria
LCC: DS62.23 .P63 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia Middle East. Southwestern Asia. Ancient Orient. History
BISAC: HIS HISTORY Ancient General

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Languages: English
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Published: 2005
Genres: Nonfiction, Tween, Kids, History
DDC/MDS: 939.4
LCC: DS62.23 .P63

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