Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization by Paul Kriwaczek: Book Review

 (Book Review--History)

Started: May 16, 2025

(This is my first time reading this book, so according to my new rules, I'm doing this as a video only review.)

Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization by Paul Kriwaczek: Book Review

Links to some of my previous reviews that I mentioned in the video:

* My review of Assyria by Eckart Frahm: https://youtu.be/R8Igl5zP7iU

* The Epic of Gilgamesh: https://youtu.be/vl_3plhriFk

Related playlists: 

* Books I read in 2025: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7Fev7Uv6_tzuSf84LtYwQu&si=Im1rdozRXrgGnr99

* Book Reviews Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7dao6py7ODX_PkUvrAEch7&si=EJ7CG8iO9IouNaYY

* History Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x52uI39vSXVrJvUFjdN9QkL&si=dICJTZngZlwi8WIT

* Ancient history playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOY-0V_l_9x7tomUoLdvaX2CsHML6AjHz&si=Qf1mLHAZmc83xQBg

I was able to read this book thanks to the Michigan statewide state-wide interlibrary loan service called MeLCat, which may be in danger thanks to a Presidential executive order.  If you, like me, enjoy using MeLCat, contact your local representatives and let them know. 

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