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100 1 _aKing, L. W.
_q(Leonard William),
_d1869-1919
245 1 2 _aA History of Babylon, from the Foundation of the Monarchy to the Persian Conquest
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-02
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBabylonia -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56667
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