Description
Accessible and authoritative account of Babylon the city at the heart of one of the world's great civilisations.
About the Author
Stephanie Dalley is a member of the Oriental Institute, University of Oxford and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow of Somerville College. She has excavated in the Middle East and published cuneiform texts found in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, and in museums in Baghdad, Oxford, London and Edinburgh. She is the author of The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon (2013), which formed the basis for a successful TV documentary. Her other books include Myths from Mesopotamia (1986), The Legacy of Mesopotamia (1998), Mari and Karana: Two Old Babylonian Cities (1984) and Esther's Revenge at Susa (2007), some of which have been translated into other languages. She has lectured worldwide including at universities, schools and societies, and taught for three decades at the Oriental Institute. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Reviews
'... this detailed history, drawing on fascinating ancient texts and the archaeology of the site, is valuable reading for anyone wanting to get to grips with ancient Babylon.' Lucia Marchini, Minerva Magazine
'An excellent work ... Highly recommended.' S. M. Burstein, Choice Magazine
'... an overview of the 2000-year history of the city of Babylon, bringing the story up to date with a great deal of recent research and many new interpretations that have rarely made it into works for general readers. Creating a book like this is a difficult task, but Dalley has met the challenge expertly, creating a clear narrative that is well researched and nicely organized.' Amanda H. Podany, Biblioteca Orientalis
Book Information
ISBN 9781107136274
Author Stephanie Dalley
Format Hardback
Page Count 396
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 910g
Dimensions(mm) 251mm * 175mm * 23mm