Narrated by Nigel Patterson, accessible on Audiobooks.com for $24.99 $12.50. Available on Audible.com for $21.63. The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character
The book is structured into eight chapters that cover the entirety of Sumerian life:
: Considers the lasting impact on the modern world, including early instances of law, mathematics (the degree of an angle), and literature. Availability and Formats The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Char...
: Explores the social, economic, legal, and technological aspects of ancient urban centers.
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Samuel Noah Kramer's is a definitive examination of one of the world's first high civilizations. Originally published in 1963 by the University of Chicago Press , the book provides an unparalleled compendium of what is known about the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in Mesopotamia. Content Overview
: Often noted as the author's "favorites," these sections use Sumerian essays to describe daily school life and assess the inner motives that shaped their civilization. Availability and Formats : Explores the social, economic,
: Sketches the scholarly efforts to decipher cuneiform and details Sumer’s political history from the fifth millennium to the early second millennium B.C..