In his book, the famous Danish Assyriologist, professor at the University of Copenhagen, explores the diverse and changeable world of Mesopotamia. Based on evidence of the material culture of Sumer, Babylon and deciphered cuneiform texts of Assyria, the author traces the development of culture and the spread of crafts, methods of farming and government of ancient Mesopotamia, and notes the importance of geographical location for the development of the country’s cities “between the rivers”. With the help of letters generously quoted on the pages of this book, which were exchanged among the rulers, the author recreates important events that shed light on the history of the development of ancient Mesopotamia. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.