The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, And Char... -

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

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: Analyzes the two areas Kramer dedicated his career to, highlighting their profound influence on later Near Eastern and Biblical thought. Listed at Books A Million for $22

: Explores the social, economic, legal, and technological aspects of ancient urban centers.

The book is structured into eight chapters that cover the entirety of Sumerian life:

: 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.