Download or read book Civilizations of the Ancient Near East written by Jack M. Sasson and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of essays that discuss the major languages, scripts, and literary works of ancient near eastern civilizations; explain the aesthetic principles, techniques, and forms that constitute ancient art; and offer scholarly insight into major discoveries and their contributions to what is known about the ancient Near East.