ISBN: 9798268034301 - babylonian empire: a quick read (world history : a quick read series) (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Babylonian Empire: A Quick Read is a student-friendly book created to introduce readers to one of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient world. Written in short, easy-to-read articles, this book covers 43 key topics that highlight the history, culture, and achievements of Babylon. Readers will learn about geography, government, daily life, religion, social classes, food, clothing, and education, while also exploring Babylon's art, science, trade, and literature. Important leaders such as Sumu-abum, Hammurabi, Nabopolassar, and Nebuchadnezzar II are featured, along with their military campaigns, reforms, and famous projects like the Hanging Gardens, Ishtar Gate, and Etemenanki. Turning points such as the Kassite Dynasty, Assyrian domination, and Cyrus the Great's conquest are also explained in clear, accessible language. Designed to spark curiosity, this book helps readers see how Babylon's laws, culture, and legacy shaped future civilizations and encourages them to continue learning about the ancient world. Topics: OverviewGeographyGovernmentCultureDaily LifeReligionSocial ClassesFood & AgricultureEducationArts & EntertainmentClothingTechnology & ScienceTrade & CommerceMilitary & WarfareLiteratureMen's RolesWomen's RolesFounding of Babylon (c. 2300 BCE)Sumu-abum (c. 1894 BCE)Hammurabi (c. 1792 BCE)Hammurabi ConquestsCode of Hammurabi (c. 1754 BCE)Hammurabi GovernmentExpansion of Trade NetworksBabylonian ReligionAdvances in ScienceDecline of Babylon (c. 1595 BCE)Sack of Babylon (c. 1595 BCE), Kassite Dynasty (c. 1570 BCE)Nebuchadnezzar I (c. 1125 BCE)Assyrian Domination (900s-600s BCE)Nabopolassar (626 BCE)Nebuchadnezzar II (605 BCE)Hanging Gardens of BabylonIshtar GateReconstruction of EtemenankiNebuchadnezzar II Military CampaignsBabylonian SchoolsNabonidus (556 BCE)Cyrus the Great of Persia (539 BCE)Integrated into the Persian EmpireDecline of BabylonLegacy of Babylon. …