title: The Archaeology of Mesopotamia: Theories and Approaches (Approaching the Ancient World)
author: Roger Matthews
description: <strong>'Extremely erudite, literate and considered... [R. Matthews is] an essayist of considerable talent... [A] sophisticated, knowledgeable and eminently readable voice... It is a refreshing work and one which all of us concerned with ancient Mesopotamia may consult with profit.' </strong><em>- Ancient West and East</em>
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