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Incorporating the latest scholarship, this upper-level ancient history text guides students through the process of historical inquiry and exploration. Covering topics ranging from the need for water in ancient societies to the problem of ancient suicide, this narrative presents a balanced, cultural approach within a chronicle of historical events and evidence, thereby promoting critical thinking, sharpening analytical skills, and building student interest. This text offers a unique, multi-part pedagogical framework. Each chapter is organized by "The Problem," "Sources and Method," "The Evidence," "Questions to Consider," and the "Epilogue." Diverse primary source materials include documents, maps, art, city plans, and statistical data. At the end of each chapter, the central theme, or "problem," is tied to contemporary issues.
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NoteEvidence," "Questions to Consider," and "Epilogue."1. The Need for Water in Ancient Societies (2000 B.C.-500 A.D.)The Evidence:Aerial Photograph of Pre-Roman City in ItalyMajor Ancient Levees Identifiable in LANDSAT ImageryEarly Egyptian King Cutting an Irrigation Ditch, Drawn from Mace-head Carving, 3100 B.C.E.ShadufSaqiyaArchimedes' ScrewNoriaSections from the Code of Hammurabi Referring to Irrigation, 1750 B.C.E.Vetruvius's Description of the Roman Aqueduct System, first century B.C.E.Suetonius's Description of the Water Projects Undertaken by Emperor Claudius (r 41-54 C.E.)Frontinus's Discussion of Rome's Water System, ca 100 C.E.Proclamation of Emperor Theodosius, 438 C.E.2. Writing and Power: Defining World-Views (1750-200 B.C.E.)The Evidence:Excerpts from Atra-hasisExcerpts from Book 10 of the Rig VedaFrom the First Book of Moses, called GenesisFrom Yijing, Commentary on the Appended Judgments3. Polytheism and Monotheism in the Fertile Crescent, ca 3000-500 B.C.E.The Evidence:The Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu, King of Ur, ca 2100 B.C.E.The Ziggurat of Ur-Nammu, King of Ur, ca 2100 B.C.E., As It Looked After Twentieth-Century Archaeological Excavation WorkCreation of Man by the Mother GoddessPrayer to the Moon God, Nannar or SinThe Epic of GilgameshThe Code of HammurabiCreation, from Genesis 2:1-24The Ten CommandmentsSelections from the TorahSelections from the ProphetsThe Book of Job4. Representing the Human Form (2600 B.C.E.-600 C.E.)The Evidence:King Mycerinus and Queen Khamerernebti, from Funerary Temple near his Pyramid at Giza, ca 2600 B.C.E.Nebamum Hunting Birds, with his Wife and Servent, from his Tomb at Thebes, ca 1400 B.C.E.Statues of King Ramesses II and his Wife, Queen Nefertari, at Luxor, ca 1250 B.C.E.Wall Painting from Nerfertari's Tomb near Thebes, ca 1250 B.C.E.Anavyssos Kouros, Attica near Athens, ca 525 B.C.E.Peplos Kore, Athens, ca 530 B.C.E.Theseus and the Amazons, from an Attic Red-figured Krater, ca 440 B.C.E.Polykleitos, Doryphoros or "The Canon," ca 440 B.C.E. (Roman copy)Praxiteles, Aphrodite of Knidos, ca 340 B.C.E. (Roman copy)Yakshi, from a Pillar at the Great Stupa of Bharhut, ca 100 B.C.E.Standing Buddha, from Gandhara, ca 200 C.E.Preaching Buddha, from Sarnath, ca 475 C.E.Bodhisattva Vajrapani, Nepal, 6th or 7th century C.E.5. The Ideal and Reality of Classical AthensThe Evidence:Pericles' Funeral Speech, 430 B.C.E.The Melian Debate, 415 B.C.E.From Aristotle, The PoliticsAn Unknown Suthor's View of Athenian DemocracyFrom Xenophon, The EconomistFrom Plato, The RepublicFloor Plan of a House from Olynthus, 5th century B.C.E.The Athenian Agora, 4th century B.C.E.6. The Equine Revolution (3700 B.C.E.-100 C.E.)The Evidence:Cave Painting, Lascaux, France, 15,000-10,000 B.C.E.Rock Painting, North AfricaScythian Frieze on Silver AmphoraThe Migrations of Horse-Breeding People in Asia and EuropeIranian-Style Royal Portrait from Sasanian-Type Silver PlateFrom Herodotus, The Persian Wars, 5th century B.C.E.Assyrian Horsemen, Relief from the Palace of Ninevah, ca 639 B.C.E.Felt Hanging Found at Pazyryk, Siberia, 5th century B.C.E.Parthian Mounted Archer, Etruscan VaseChinese Pottery Figures, 3rd century B.C.E.Relief Tombstone of a Trooper of the Roman Auxiliary Cavalry Regiment Recruited in NoricumToy Model of a Sumerian Wagon and Drawing of a Wheel from a Sumerian Cart, early 3rd millennium B.C.E.Drawing of a Caucasian Wagon and Cart, early 2nd millennium B.C.E.Roman wagon, from Roman Tombstone in Pannonia (in Modern Hungary)Anatolian Chariot, from Assyrian Seal, early 2nd millennium B.C.E.Egyptian Chariot, mid-2nd millennium B.C.E.Photograph of Gravesite from China's Shang Dynasty, ca 1700 B.C.E.Roman Triumphal ChariotEarly Greek Clay Figurines Depicting a Plow Team and a Chariot7. The Achievements of AugustusThe Evidence:Decree Issued by Emperor Augustus, 4 B.C.E.Inscription from the City of Narbonne, 11 C.E.From Horace, OdesFrom Suetonius, Life of AugustusFrom Dio Cassius, Roman HistoryFrom Tacitus, AnnalsFrom Augustus, Res Gestae Divi AugustiRoman Coin Issued 2 B.C.E.Roman Coin Issued 20-16 B.C.E.Arch of Augustus at Rimini. Main Roman Roads, 31 B.C.E.-14 C.E.Main Roman Roads at Their Greatest Extent, 180 C.E.8. The Development of Orthodoxy in Early ChristianityThe Evidence:The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 24The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 28The Gospel of Mary Magdalene"The Wisdom of Jesus Christ"Description of the Ideas of Several Gnostic Thinkers, from Irenaeus of Lyon's Against HeresiesThe Apostle's Creed: Adapted from a Letter of St. Ambrose of Milan, 390Description of the Ideas of Marcion, from Irenaeus of Lyons's Against HeresiesThe Muratorian CanonClement of Rome, Letter to the Christians at CorinthDiscussion of Succession from Irenaeus's Against HeresiesDiescussion of Succession from Tertullian, Prescription Against the Heretics9. Philosophy and Faith: The Problem of Ancient SuicideThe Evidence:Plato, The PhaedoEpicurus on the Meaning of DeathEpictetus on Ending LifeThe Death of Abimelech (Jedges 9:50-56)The Death of Samson (Judges 16:23:31)The Deaths of Saul and His Armor-Bearer (1 Samuel 31:1-13)The Death of Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:23)The Death of Zimri (1 Kings 16:18-19)The Death of Judas (Matthew 27:1-8)Josephus on Mass Suicide at Masada, 73 C.E.Saint Augustine, The City of God, Book I10. Slave Law in Roman and Germanic SocietyThe Evidence:Theodosian CodeSelections from the Digest of Justinian's CodeSelections from The Burgundian CodeSelections from Salic LawSelections from Lombard LawsLaws of the AlamansLaws of Anglo-Saxon Kings11. The Transformation of ChristianityThe Evidence:The Conversion of Constantine, early 4th centuryThe Conversion of Clovis, 496The Conversion of King Ethelbert, 597From the Theodosian Code, 438Conversion of Scandinavia, 996-997Sermon by Pope Leo, 446Edict of Emperor Valentinian III, 445Letter of Pope Gelasius to the Emperor, late 5th centuryProsper's Account of the Meeting Between Pope Leo and Attila the Hun, 455Anonymous Account of the Meeting Between Pope Leo and Attila the Hun, 6th centuryLife of St. Bonitus, 7th centuryLife of St. Boniface, 8th centuryFrom the Life of St. Sturmi, 8th century"
