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This book focuses on certain local powers in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia (ca. 2000 1595 B.C.), namely the chief of the city (rabianum), the elders, the city, and the assembly. This is a novel approach to Old Babylonian history that allows us to understand the constituency, activities, and sphere of influence of local institutions of authority, and the way they coped with state officials and royal policies. Focusing on local powers changes the traditional manner of looking at the state. This is so because far from being a monolithic entity that unilaterally made decisions concerning people, water, land, and other resources, the state had to deal with local institutions that were not always willing to accept royal decisions passively. The state was often unable to penetrate deeply into traditional social and economic practices that were controlled by local leaders, as is most apparent in the conflict of jurisdiction related to land distribution. However, the state did surreptitiously co-opt local leaders into the royal domain. The methodology and conclusions of this case study of local authorities in Old Babylonian Mesopotamia will also be useful for those studying other ancient states and complex societies.
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About the Author
Andrea Seri is Assistant Professor of Assyriology, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, The University of Chicago.
Review
'This book is well organized, well written, and presents a theory in a clear way, in the style of expositions current in social history. ...We are grateful for this book which will stimulare further studies on local power.' Journal of the American Oriental Society 127.2 (2007)
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- PublisherEquinox Publishing
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1908049006
- ISBN 13 9781908049001
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages288
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