Reviews

Ancient Near Eastern History and Culture by William H. Stiebing Jr, Susan N. Helft

fullmetal485's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

3.0

This textbook is a decent overview of the Ancient Near East from the starts of mesopotamian civilization to Alexander's Conquests. It focuses most chapters on Mesopotamia and Egypt, but includes lesser known states like the Urartu. Personally I enjoyed it when talking about Egypt because it gives a lot of detail.

jaredwsaltz's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely excellent. Stiebing has provided one of the best introduction texts I've read--regardless of period--but to have provided this to an era as sprawling and complex as the ANE is truly remarkable. This book is easy enough to read, and strong enough in the level of information provided, that I'd have no qualms recommending it to anyone from advanced high school through graduate school.

eavans's review against another edition

I sort of read this for class.

Spoiler

Sorry Professor Worsham

olives_and_lilies's review against another edition

3.0

This is DENSE, fair warning. There are a lot of simple slips of dry humor, but ultimately I found this a rather difficult read for what is normally an engaging topic. Exceptionally informative and ultimately meets or exceeds every academic expectation, just... dry and dense.