Modern-day archaeological discoveries in the Near East continue to illuminate man's understanding of the ancient world. This illustrated handbook describes the

Explores the lifestyles of ancient Mesopotamia, including the civilization, rulers and leaders, economics, and more.

Explores the lifestyles of the ancient Egyptians including, economy and industry, foreign trade and transportation, architecture, and more.

Described by the editor as unpretentious roamings on the odd little byways of the history of ancient Mesopotamia, these 15 articles were originally published in

This Handbook is a state-of-the-field volume containing diverse approaches to sensory experience, bringing to life in an innovative, remarkably vivid, and visce