The Anvil of Civilization: An Archaeological History of the Earliest Egyptians, Hittites, Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks and Jews

Egypt, Sumeria, Babylon, Assyria, Crete - the Hebrews, Phoenicians, Persians, and the Greeks - these are the countries and the peoples whose amazing accomplishments in developing advanced forms of art and architecture, ingenious methods of warfare, and lofty religious concepts make up the rich texture of this book.

This is a brilliant summation of the intricate fabric of the civilizations which decisively influenced the development of the Western world.