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: Analyzes the two areas Kramer dedicated his career to, highlighting their profound influence on later Near Eastern and Biblical thought.

: Explores the social, economic, legal, and technological aspects of ancient urban centers.

Samuel Noah Kramer's is a definitive examination of one of the world's first high civilizations. Originally published in 1963 by the University of Chicago Press , the book provides an unparalleled compendium of what is known about the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in Mesopotamia. Content Overview

: Sketches the scholarly efforts to decipher cuneiform and details Sumer’s political history from the fifth millennium to the early second millennium B.C..

The book is structured into eight chapters that cover the entirety of Sumerian life:

: Considers the lasting impact on the modern world, including early instances of law, mathematics (the degree of an angle), and literature. Availability and Formats