Democracy's Ancient Ancestors: Mari and Early Collective Governance

Daniel Ε. Fleming

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Ancient Near East History Biblical Studies and Interpretation Middle East Politics and Society

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Daniel E. Fleming examines the political landscape of the ancient Near East through the archive of over 3000 letters found in the royal palace of Mari. These letters display a rich diversity of political actors, encompassing major kingdoms, smaller states and various tribal towns.

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