Letters of the Great Kings of the Ancient Near East

The Royal Correspondence of the Late Bronze Age

Autori

• Trevor Bryce

Parametri

• 272 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Archeologia
• Egitto
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Tempi antichi

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Focusing on the letters of the five Great Kings of ancient Egypt, Babylon, Hatti, Mitanni, and Assyria, this work provides a vivid exploration of the late Bronze Age's political landscape. By interweaving extracts from these letters, the narrative brings to life the perspectives of historical figures, including kings, queens, and officials, revealing their personal reactions to contemporary events. This engaging approach offers unique insights into the complexities of human relationships and the political dynamics of the time, making history accessible and relatable.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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