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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUMER»
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Sumer and the Sumerians
This work reviews the social and technological developments in Mesopotamia from 3800 to 2000 BC.
2
From
Sumer to Jerusalem: The Forbidden Hypothesis
Tradition says that the Jews are part of the Arab family of nations, but this is disputed.
3
The Literature of Ancient
Sumer
Written in clear, accessible English, these translations are the most comprehensive collection of the world's first literature.
4
A
Sumer Aryan Dictionary
1927. Part I. A-F. An Etymological Lexicon of the English and Other Aryan Languages Ancient and Modern and the Sumerian Origin of Egyptian and its Hieroglyphs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
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The Invention of Cuneiform: Writing in
Sumer
In The Invention of Cuneiform Jean-Jacques Glassner offers a compelling introduction to a seminal era in human history.
Jean-Jacques Glassner, Zainab Bahrani, Marc Van de Mieroop, 2003
6
The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character
The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second ...
7
From
Sumer to Rome: The Military Capabilities of Ancient Armies
This in-depth work demonstrates that ancient battles rivaled those of the modern period in size, complexity, and lethality.
Richard A. Gabriel, Karen S. Metz, 1991
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History Begins at
Sumer: Thirty-nine Firsts in Man's ...
The author investigates the cuneiforms "found in the excavations of ancient Sumer, a society so developed, so resourceful, so enterprising that it, in a sense, created history."--Cover.
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A universal history of the destruction of books: from ...
Examines the many reasons and motivations for the destruction of books throughout history, citing specific acts from the smashing of ancient Sumerian tablets to the looting of libraries in post-war Iraq.
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Iraq: From
Sumer to Saddam
This book presents a broad history of Iraq, from the earliest times to the present, with particular attention to the emergence of modern Iraq in the twentieth century, the power struggles that led to the rise of Saddam Hussein, and recent ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUMER»
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Crookwood Kickstarts portable 'pro-sumer' speaker
Crookwood, a manufacturer known for its pro-audio mastering and recording equipment, launched its new 'pro-sumer' Soundbucket Bluetooth portable speaker ... «Audio Media International, Jul 15»
Fun and Adventurous 'Treasure Island' Kicks Off Oberlin Sumer …
If Robert Louis Stevenson never imagined his novel, about an innkeeper's son who happens upon a map of buried treasure, as a stage play, he certainly should ... «Cleveland Scene Weekly, Jul 15»
ABC's CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD Opens as TV's Top Sumer Series …
Celebrity FAMILY FEUD (8-9pm - 8.5 million and 2.4/10 in AD18-49): Launching over its repeat Funniest Home Videos lead-in at 8pm (+113%/+200%) against ... «Broadway World, Jun 15»
Sad Songs and Buttsex: The Gala Priests of Ancient Sumer
Not all religions shun sexuality. Some embrace it. For certain Sumerian priests, being gay wasn't merely tolerated — it was part of the job description. «Unicorn Booty, Jun 15»
Keep your hanging baskets looking good all sumer long
I'll stick my neck out and say that a good percentage of all the hanging baskets that looked good when first put up will be somewhat less than gorgeous by early ... «Chilliwack Progress, May 15»
City offers sumer recreation programs
Elko Parks and Recreation Director Dawn Leyva and Recreation Coordinator Jerod Linder hold copies of The Elko Explorer Summer 2015 guide. «Elko Daily Free Press, May 15»
Double delight for Sumer
Sumer Singh from Border Security Force (BSF) clinched a grand double on the second day of the Bangalore Horse Show at the ASC Equestrian ground here on ... «Deccan Herald, Apr 15»
Fazilka DC's teen son hangs himself
Sumer Singh Brar, the teenaged son of Fazilka Deputy Commissioner Manjit Singh Brar, reportedly committed suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his Sector ... «The Indian Express, Feb 15»
Review: 'From Ancient to Modern' Ponders the Origins of Sumerian …
He and his colleagues worked diligently and systematically to be scientifically accurate about the facts, but it's not likely that the Sumerians thought of their ... «New York Times, Feb 15»
Steely Dan/Elvis Costello Announce 22 Date Sumer Tour
As what has now become a summer regularity, Steely Dan has announced a 22-date Summer Tour featuring support from Elvis Costello & The Imposters. «Glide Magazine, Feb 15»
