jjares reviewed Ur: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Sumerian Capital on + 3299 more book reviews
This is the type of book I expect when I open one of these eBooks about a people, a place or a subject about which the reader knows little. There are photos, maps, and drawings, right where the author is talking about that particular subject. Marvelous.
Although the ancient status of Ur was described in some detail. I particularly enjoyed the update on Ur during the recent Iraqi wars and conflicts. It seems the Iraqi government has enough trouble keeping their heads above water without worrying about antiquities. That is a shame. There was considerable interest and news coverage of the danger to the antiquities of Ur and other ancient cities while the Desert Storm War was ongoing. This book tries to explain the status of the relics in today's terms.
Although the ancient status of Ur was described in some detail. I particularly enjoyed the update on Ur during the recent Iraqi wars and conflicts. It seems the Iraqi government has enough trouble keeping their heads above water without worrying about antiquities. That is a shame. There was considerable interest and news coverage of the danger to the antiquities of Ur and other ancient cities while the Desert Storm War was ongoing. This book tries to explain the status of the relics in today's terms.
