Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition ofA History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BCpresents a comprehensive overview of the multiculturalcivilizations of the ancient Near East. * Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richerselection of supplementary materials * Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and culturaldevelopments in the ancient Near East * Updated features include new "Key Debate" boxes atthe end of each chapter to engage students with variousperspectives on a range of critical issues; a comprehensivetimeline of events; and 46 new illustrations, including 12 colorphotos * Features a new chapter addressing governance and continuity inthe region during the Persian Empire * Offers in-depth, accessible discussions of key texts andsources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh