The book "History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia and Assyria, Volume 2 (of 12)" by Gaston Maspero is the second volume of an extensive study of the ancient civilizations of the Middle East. In this part of the book, the modern period (from II millennium BC) of ancient civilizations is studied, in particular, important historical events, cultural traditions and social changes of these ancient peoples are considered. The author describes in detail the political relations, religious practices, architectural achievements and cultural development of individual regions, which helps the reader better understand and appreciate the contribution of these civilizations to world history. "History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia and Assyria" is an important book for anyone interested in the ancient history and culture of the East.