Algaze, Guillermo (1954-....)

Ancient Mesopotamia at the dawn of civilization the evolution of an urban landscape / [Texte imprimé] : Guillermo Algaze - Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2008 - 1 vol. (XVIII-230 p.) : ill., cartes ; 24 cm

Bibliogr. p. 193-219

The Sumerian takeoff -- Factors hindering our understanding of the Sumerian takeoff -- Modeling the dynamics of urban growth -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism : why? -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism : how? -- The evidence for trade -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism in comparative perspective -- The synergies of civilization -- Conclusion: The Mesopotamian conjuncture -- Epilogue: Early Sumerian civilization : a research agenda

978-0-226-01377-0

Cities and towns, Ancient / Iraq City planning / Iraq Commerce, Prehistoric / Iraq Iraq / Civilization / To 634

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