The Ancient East

The Ancient East by D. G. Hogarth is a comprehensive study of the civilizations that flourished in the Eastern Mediterranean region from the earliest times to the end of the Roman Empire. The book covers the history, culture, art, religion, and architecture of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece, and Rome. It delves into the daily life of the people, their social structures, and their political systems. The book is richly illustrated with maps, photographs, and drawings, and it includes detailed descriptions of the archaeological sites and artifacts that have been unearthed in the region. The author, D. G. Hogarth, was a renowned archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the field of ancient Near Eastern studies. His writing style is engaging and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the ancient world.The earliest of these centres of power to develop foreign empire was also that destined, after many vicissitudes, to hold it latest, because it was the best endowed by nature to repair the waste which empire entails. This was the region which would be known later as Babylonia from the name of the city which in historic times dominated it, but, as we now know, was neither an early seat of power nor the parent of its distinctive local civilization. This honour, if due to any one city, should be credited to Ur, whose also was the first and the only truly ""Babylonian"" empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.