Sumerians and Akkadians

Gebhard J Selz offers the reader a concise introduction to the history of the Sumerians and Akkadians. He presents their prehistory, describes how these early advanced civilisations came into existence in the 3rd Century BC and outlines the course of their history through key events. He also deals with important aspects in the development of their societies, economy, culture and religion as well as decline of both peoples as a result of the assault by the Amorites and the Elamites.