Böcker av Gwendolyn (Chelsea College of Art and Design Leick

From Palestine to Iran and from Alexander the Great to Zechariah, Who's Who in the Ancient Near East presents a unique and comprehensive reference guide for all those with an interest in the ancient history of the area.

A guide to the world of ancient mythology, this book analyzes a large number of texts that originate from the archives of such ancient cities as Nineveh, Babylon and Hattusa. A bibliography and index are included in order for ease of reference.

This revealing volume celebrates a wealth of erotic material from one of the world's earliest literate civilizations, encompassing archaeological, religious, historical, anthropological and gender-based themes and approaches.

This new survey introduces the people and the reality behind the popular myth of Babylon. It explores the social, historical, geographical and cultural context in which this extraordinary civilization flourished for so many centuries.