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Babylon

Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization

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Babylon

By: Paul Kriwaczek
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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Civilization was born 8,000 years ago, between the floodplains of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, when migrants from the surrounding mountains and deserts began to create increasingly sophisticated urban societies. In the cities that they built, half of human history took place.

In Babylon, Paul Kriwaczek tells the story of Mesopotamia from the earliest settlements seven thousand years ago to the eclipse of Babylon in the sixth century BCE. Bringing the people of this land to life in vibrant detail, the author chronicles the rise and fall of power during this period and explores the political and social systems, as well as the technical and cultural innovations, which made this land extraordinary. At the heart of this book is the story of Babylon, which rose to prominence under the Amorite king Hammurabi from about 1800 BCE. Even as Babylon's fortunes waxed and waned, it never lost its allure as the ancient world's greatest city.

Engaging and compelling, Babylon reveals the splendor of the ancient world that laid the foundation for civilization itself.

©2010 Paul Kriwaczek (P)2019 Tantor Ancient Civilization Middle East World City Mesopotamia Ancient History King Royalty Ancient Greece

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I loved learning about a subject I had very little knowledge of. If you have even a small interest in ancient history you'll enjoy this.

Fascinating Listen

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very good factual account of the city and area. not the best, but worth every penny.

good listen

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Derek Perkins narrates this brilliantly
The author has given just the right amount of information about this fascinating area of the world and its people, we owe so much to them .

Great book

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This was extremely thought provoking. it's my 4th book on this subject and this was perhaps the one that most brought it to life. This connected cities, cultures myths and religions across the vast swathes of time. Epic journey through time.

Epic journey to origins of civilization

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A fascinating book, well-structured and full of interesting information. The author’s passion for the subject really comes across. Just what I was looking for.

Highly enjoyable

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This is a comment about the book, not the recording.

The author continuously introduce his political opinions as historical facts. Across the book, he makes ahistorical judgements about how progressive the Mesopotamian were. Although a conservative, I don't mind reading progressive opinions, what I don't like is buying a book to learn about history and finding a political essay.

Obscene modern political propaganda

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engaging and well researched over view. The author attempts to draw parallels with modern times that are not always appropriate, however it did not affect my enjoyment of the book.

engaging over view

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This is one of the best histories I have listen to (and I've listened to a lot). Despite the name, it covers all of the major Mesopotamian cities, from the earliest settlements to the final conquest by the Persians. It's well written and narrated, providing plenty of detail without being dull or dry. Thoroughly recommended if you have any interest in ancient history or the middle east.

Not just Babylon

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I have listened to this several times now and each time it gets better for me as there is so much information to take in. I also find the narrator excellent to listen to.

i found this to be a great audiobook

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wide ranging and valuable outlook. more than Babylon but relevant to today. I was Very impressed. Listen to it twice and gave book to friend.

so good

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