Empires of the Ancient Near East - 4 volume set - Folio Society - History

Description: Empires of the Ancient Near East. (4v.). The Babylonians: A Survey of the Ancient Civilisation of the Tigris-Euphrates Valley by H. W. F. Saggs, 444pp, green cloth binding. The Hittites by O. R. Gurney, 240pp, light brown cloth binding. The Egyptians by Sir Alan Gardiner, 479pp, maroon cloth binding. The Persians by J. M. Cook, 374pp, blue cloth binding. Cloth bindings with extensive gilt design to upper board and spine. Decorative map endpapers. Illustrated with colour and black & white photographs and maps. 10.3x7.3x6.9in. The Babylonians by H W F Saggs: The Hanging Gardens and the tower of Babel have immortalised the city-state of Babylon. Saggs takes us beyond the legends to trace the emergence of Somer, Agade and the Assyrian empire, describing laws and learning – including the earliest systems of astronomy, astrology and mathematics – providing a privileged insight into one of antiquity’s most celebrated civilisations. The Egyptians by Alan Gardiner: From the time of Herodotus, Europe has marvelled at the beauty and mystery of Egyptian civilisation. The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak and the Pyramids still hold us in awe. From the Old Kingdom through the Ramesside period to Egypt’s eventual surrender to Persian rule, Gardiner’s account of this enthralling culture is both erudite and engaging. The Hittites by O R Gurney: From the 15th to the 13th centuries BC the Hittites were a major force in the Near East. At its height their empire stretched across Anatolia and most of Syria, and their influence was felt far beyond. Through close analysis of cuneiform and hieroglyphic texts, Gurney is able to give us a detailed picture of their lifestyle, laws and customs as well as their military achievements. The Persians By J M Cook: Persia was the first superpower of the ancient world, her empire stretching from western Anatolia to Ethiopia. Cook describes the military strategies by which Persia assumed this position of unprecedented greatness and the administrative infrastructure by which she maintained it, up until the defeat of Darius III by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help.All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Surbiton, London.

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