Ancient Babylonia

Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Ancient Babylonia by C. H. W. Johns was first published in 1913. The text presents an account of Babylonian history, from the early rulers through to the Neo-Babylonian period. Discussion of key historical sources and the geography of the region is also included.

1. Sources for the history of Babylonia; 2. The land and people; 3. Early rulers at Kish; 4. Dynasty of Akkad; 5. Rulers of Lagash; 6. The first dynasty of Babylon; 7. The Kassite dynasty; 8. The second dynasty of Isin; 9. The ninth dynasty; 10. The neo-Babylonian empire; Bibliography; Index.