Local Power in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia

AvAndrea Seri

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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In this pathbreaking study of local power structures in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia (c.2000-1595 BCE) Seri shows that far from being a monolithic entity that unilaterally made decisions concerning people, water, land, and other resources, the Babylonian state had to deal with local institutions that were not always willing to accept royal decisions passively. He demonstrates that the state was often unable to penetrate deeply into traditional social and economic practices that were controlled by local leaders, as is most apparent in the conflict of jurisdiction related to land distribution. However, the state did surreptitiously co-opt local leaders into the royal domain. The methodology and conclusions of this case study of local authorities in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia will also be useful for those studying other ancient states and complex societies.

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Utgivningsdatum:2006-07-01
Mått:164 x 234 x 21 mm
Vikt:411 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Studies in Egyptology and the Ancient Near East
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Equinox Publishing Ltd
ISBN:9781908049001

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Andrea Seri is Professor of Ancient History at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba in Argentina and was previously Assistant Professor of Assyriology at the Oriental Institute, The University of Chicago.

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'This book is well organized, well written, and presents a theory in a clear way, in the style of expositions current in social history. ...We are grateful for this book which will stimulare further studies on local power.' Journal of the American Oriental Society 127.2 (2007)

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Table of ContentsList of Tables ix – xAbbreviations xi – xivPreface xv – xvMap of Mesopotamia in the Old Babylonian Period xvi – xviIntroductionIntroduction 1 – 2ChronologyChronology 3 – 8Is Mesopotamian History ... History? 9-282. The Old Babylonian Period 29-503. The Rabianum 51-964. The City Elders (šībūt ālim) 97 – 1385. The City (ālum) 139 – 1586. The Assembly ( puḫrum) 159 – 1807. Local Power and the Writing of Old Babylonian History 181-196End MatterBibliography 197 – 224Index 225 – 240