02244cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000470012624500860017326400510025930000470031033600260035733700260038333800360040950000310044550801090047652012150058553400450180065300250184585600430187099900170191356667UtSlPG20260610134315.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15026810  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aKing, L. W.q(Leonard William),d1869-191912aA History of Babylon, from the Foundation of the Monarchy to the Persian Conquest 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-03-02  aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by the Internet Archive.)  a"A History of Babylonia, from the Foundation of the Monarchy to the Persian Conquest" by Leonard W. King is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich history of Babylon, covering the political and cultural developments from the establishment of its monarchy until the Persian conquest. Likely aimed at both academic scholars and general readers, it emphasizes the significance of Babylon as a center of civilization in the ancient world.  The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the prior volume, which addressed early Babylonia and led to its eventual rise as a powerful city-state under West-Semitic kings. King reflects on the archaeological advancements that have helped illuminate Babylon's historical significance and the continuity of its culture throughout the dynastic period. He notes how Babylon was able to maintain its influence despite foreign occupations and highlights specific architectural and cultural achievements, alluding to a narrative that paints Babylon not only as a political entity but as a pivotal heart of civilization that spread its cultural innovations across Western Asia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBabylonia -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56667  c97498d97498