Babylon
Joan Oates
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Babylon
by Joan Oates
Published
1986
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pages
216
Description
In a highly acclaimed account, now brought up to date for the revised edition, Dr. Oates describes the rise of Babylon from Sargon of Agade to Hammurapi, the great law-giver under whom in the 18th century BC the city first attained pre-eminence. She charts its progress under his successors, its greatest period of empire during the reigns of Nebuchadrezzar and Nabonidus in the 6th century BC, and its decay and final abandonment as Persians and Greeks turned Mesopotamia into a battleground. Also includes information on administration, Alexander the Great, Elam, Epic of Gilgamesh, Euphrates, glass, gold, Hanging Gardens, Herodotus, Inanna, irrigation, Isin, kingship, Kish, Marduk, Mari, music, mythology, Nimrud, Nineveh, omens, Palestine, Parthian Empire, plough, Romans, sealings and seal impressions, Seleucid calendar, Semitic languages, Sin (Nanna, moon god), Sippar, slaves, Sumer, technology, trade, Uruk (Warka), vaulting, warfare, writing, ziggurrat, zodiac, etc.
Subjects
Voices from the clay
The greatness that was Babylon
The Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations
Mesopotamia
Babylonian and Assyrian laws, contracts and letters
Mésopotamie
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Babylon?
This edition of Babylon has approximately 216 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Babylon?
For most readers, Babylon typically takes between 4h 30m and 3h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Babylon?
The estimated word count for Babylon is approximately 54,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Babylon?
Babylon was written by Joan Oates.
When was Babylon published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1986. The original work may have been published on a different date.