Author(s): Xina Uhl
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 48
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Date Published: 2016-08-23
Dimensions: 185 x 236 x 10mm
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It may be hard to wrap one’s head around how such a thriving people as the ancient Mesopotamians could fall. This volume offers readers a detailed overview of how this complex and intriguing people declined from their previous prosperity. Readers will journey through the ebb and flow of the civilization, taking in information about the various factors that ultimately worked against them. The text explains the natural causes, such as drought, the structural issues, and invasions that led to the downfall of a civilization that nevertheless offers a lasting legacy.