Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer

Christoph Baumer is one of the very few Westerners to have visited many of the most important Assyrian sites, and has written the only comprehensive history of the "Nestorian" (or Apostolic Assyrian) Church, which now fights for survival in its country of origin, Iraq. He traces its apostolic beginn... More

Set over two thousand years ago, but with a strong message for our times,an ancient world is brought vividly to life through the story of one extraordinary woman. I can’t be with those who throw stones at women and children.It’s beyond me.Beyond my love for Ezra.Beyond my respect for God. In 39... More

Foreword, Introduction, The role of Ibn Battuta in Writting the History of India, India's interface with Islam, Slavery & kingship among the Indian Gentry in the late 18th century, Indo-Islamic cultural interface, Sufi tradition & its impact on religious thought, Two textual paradigms of nationalism... More

Gwendolyn Leick's approachable survey shows us the people of Babylon, from kings and merchants to women and slaves, and the social, historical, geographical and cultural context in which their extraordinary city flourished for so many millennia. This enjoyable read is the ideal introduction to the B... More

The recent war in Iraq focused international attention on the unique historical and cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates RiversThe recent war in Iraq focused international attention on the unique historical and cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia, ... More

"This is the first major sourcebook in English for the history of mathematics in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and the Middle East. It is notable for the wide variety of sources, which will challenge preconceptions everywhere, as well as for the clarity and force of the introductions to the math... More

This ambitious study treats urbanization and urbanism all over the world, and from the earliest times to the present. Professor Southall, a pioneer in the study of African cities, discusses the urban centers of ancient, medieval and modern cities. Drawing on an historical and comparative perspective... More

Painting a colorful picture of everyday lives, this remarkable book is an engaging account of the rise and fall of one of the greatest ancient civilizations--Mesopotamia--in an area corresponding to present-day Iraq. 16-page insert. Map.More than seven thousand years ago, the first urban civilizatio... More

Set in the magnificent culture of the Middle East more than four thousand years ago," Lilah" is a rich and emotionally resonant story of faith, love, and courage. Living in exile, Lilah is in love with Antinoes, a Persian warrior. They have known each other since they were children, and Antinoes dea... More

Boldly challenging received wisdom, an acclaimed science writer and "Omni Magazine" cofounder traces the origins of contemporary science back to their ancient roots, in a landmark work chosen by the editors of "The New York Times" as one of the best books of 2002.Boldly challenging conventional wisd... More

Presents geological, genetic, linguistic, archaeological, and anthropological evidence that mankind developed from an ancient "founder civilization" located in Southeastern Asia... More

In these two treatises the eminent polymath, Krishna Chaitanya, presents the literary legacy of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt respectively. The author outlines not only the wealth of Mesopotamian and Egyptian literature, but also the cultural and historical background of the people of these two civi... More

In these two treatises the eminent polymath, Krishna Chaitanya, presents the literary legacy of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt respectively. The author outlines not only the wealth of Mesopotamian and Egyptian literature, but also the cultural and historical background of the people of these two civi... More