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Narrated by Nigel Patterson, accessible on Audiobooks.com for $24.99 $12.50. Available on Audible.com for $21.63. The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character

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Samuel Noah Kramer's is a definitive examination of one of the world's first high civilizations. Originally published in 1963 by the University of Chicago Press , the book provides an unparalleled compendium of what is known about the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in Mesopotamia. Content Overview The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Char...

: Often noted as the author's "favorites," these sections use Sumerian essays to describe daily school life and assess the inner motives that shaped their civilization.

: Considers the lasting impact on the modern world, including early instances of law, mathematics (the degree of an angle), and literature. Availability and Formats Narrated by Nigel Patterson, accessible on Audiobooks

: Analyzes the two areas Kramer dedicated his career to, highlighting their profound influence on later Near Eastern and Biblical thought.

: Explores the social, economic, legal, and technological aspects of ancient urban centers. Listed at Books A Million for $22

: Sketches the scholarly efforts to decipher cuneiform and details Sumer’s political history from the fifth millennium to the early second millennium B.C..