"The Ancient East" by D. G. Hogarth is a historical exploration that transports readers to the ancient Near East around 1000 B.C., where it dissects the political, cultural, and geographical shifts that molded civilizations of the era. Hogarth paints a picture of fragmented Western Asia, devoid of vast empires, showcasing a blend of small, warring states and migrating tribes, especially the Semitic peoples, to explain the dynamic, intricate web of interactions between these early societies, acknowledging the historical importance of the Babylonians and Egyptians and the pressures they faced. The book investigates their lasting impact on modern perspectives of a region defined by diverse powers and constant change.
The Ancient East
By D. G. (David George) Hogarth
Journey to a world of ancient empires, nomadic tribes, and shifting power dynamics in the Near East, where the seeds of modern civilization were sown.
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About the AuthorDavid George Hogarth, also known as D. G. Hogarth, was a British orientalist archaeologist and scholar associated with T. E. Lawrence and Arthur Evans. He was Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford from 1909 to 1927.
David George Hogarth, also known as D. G. Hogarth, was a British orientalist archaeologist and scholar associated with T. E. Lawrence and Arthur Evans. He was Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford from 1909 to 1927.
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