02365cam a22003373u 4500 56571 UtSlPG 20260610134314.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GN Frankfort, Henri, 1897-1954 The Birth of Civilization in the Near East Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-15 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Birth of Civilization in the Near East" by Henri Frankfort is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The work explores the emergence of civilization in the regions of Egypt and Mesopotamia, focusing on the social and political innovations that signaled this significant shift in human society. Frankfort’s examination includes the interplay between culture, governance, and the technological advancements that marked this pivotal period in history. The opening portion of the book lays the groundwork for understanding the complex phenomena associated with the birth of civilization. Frankfort articulates the difficulty of addressing the origins of civilization, emphasizing the need to study the particular political and social structures that emerged in ancient societies. He outlines how cultural practices evolved in response to environmental changes and discusses the significance of agriculture, irrigation, and communal organization as fundamental components of early civilizations. By establishing his methodology, Frankfort prepares readers for a detailed investigation into the distinct and nuanced identities of Egyptian and Mesopotamian societies, as well as their monumental contributions to civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Egypt -- Antiquities Civilization, Ancient Iraq -- Antiquities Middle East -- Civilization -- To 622 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56571 97402 97402