The first book of ancient Mesopotamia and Persia

A concise, informative, well organized history of the ancient peoplesif the Near East, giving descriptions of the first known inhabitants, explanations of the development of their governments, followed by chapters about Sumarians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians. A good introduction to the lands of Hammurabi, Nebuchadrezzar, Darius I, and Xerxes.