Representations of Political Power : Case Histories from Times of Change and Dissolving Order in the Ancient near East : case histories from times of change and dissolving order in the ancient Near Ea

The representation of political power seems to be an imperative throughout all times in all complex urban societies. Through examination of case studies drawn from the ancient Near East, this book explores: What those in power did to convince the affected communities of their qualities as rulers, that is, their representational strategies.