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Historical InfluencesOkay, here's the part where I'm honest with you -- I'm getting dual degrees in History and Political Science, and this stuff interests me. So sit back and enjoy the lesson.We begin with... The City of Larsa, MesopotamiaThe historical city of Larsa was a major city in ancient Mesopotamia. It was first mentioned in inscriptions around 2700 or 2800 BC; this places it alongside such esteemed historical feats as the building of the Great Pyramid in Gaza, Egypt.According to wikipedia.com, Larsa first became a formidable force in Mesopotamia during the Old Babylonian period (c. 2000-1600 BCE). While it never achieved the power of several other Babylonian dynasties, archaeological evidence shows that the city held prestige, and undertook many architectural projects. Remember, in the ancient world, what you built and what it symbolized about you was the chief political currency.
UpcomingClothing: in which I analyze his clothing choices and define "slashed doublet".Historical Parallels: because gee golly there are a lot! Anything Else: I'm constantly catching things and drawing conclusions, so you never know what else will pop up here. |