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Treasures Of Darkness: History Of Mesopotamian Religion

Frontis. + viii + 273 pp. with 8 illus., 8vo.

Hardcover: 256 pages

Publisher: Yale University Press (November 1976)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0300018444

ISBN-13: 978-0300018448

Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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This is an old classic, and there's not much I need to say to defend its value to those who know the field. It's indispensable. The used book seller was clear and accurate about its condition.

Book some what difficult to understand.

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