Ancient Mesopotamia The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians

In an area known as Mesopotamia, three ancient civilizations thrived. The Sumerians formed the first cities and developed the first system of written language. The Babylonians created rules of law, the most famous of which is the Code of Hammurabi. The Assyrians showed their military strength through conquest and established the first cavalry units, or soldiers fighting on horseback. This book explores the cultures of ancient Mesopotamia through their social structure. It takes a look at the people and details the duties of a king, the activities of a peasant farmer, and much more. It also describes some of the discoveries and writings that have led to our present-day understanding of this fascinating civilization. Book jacket.Schomp, Virginia is the author of 'Ancient Mesopotamia The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians', published 2004 under ISBN 9780531118184 and ISBN 0531118185.