Life and Thought in the Ancient Near East Intended for readers seeking insight into the day-to-day life of some of the world"s most ancient peoples, "Life and Thought in the Ancient Near East" presents brief, fascinating explorations of key aspects of the civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Asia Minor, and Iran. With vignettes on agriculture, architecture, crafts and industries, literature, religion, topography, and history, O... Full description