Book One: Reconstructing Gilgamesh serves as the crown jewel of this collection. In this definitive volume, decades of fragmented clay tablets, ancient translations, and historical gaps are seamlessly bridged. Part academic breakthrough and part literary triumph, this volume delivers a flawless, modern prose retelling of humanity's foundational myth alongside an exhaustive, two-volume academic study companion.
Whether you are a scholar dissecting ancient cuneiform or a reader yearning to lose yourself in the ultimate tale of god-kings, mortality, and brotherhood, Reconstructing Gilgamesh is the definitive companion to the ancient world.
A.J. Carmichael is a renowned author and explorer noted for his expertise in ancient history, ancient mysteries, and adventure. He is passionately committed to uncovering the secrets of past cultures. From a young age, he became fascinated by the ancient Egyptians and their mysterious pyramids. As he matured, his interest in ancient history deepened, and he immersed himself in the cultures and customs of civilizations long gone. After completing his studies, A.J. set out to explore the ancient world firsthand—travelling extensively to Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome to study ruins and artifacts left behind by ancient peoples. Along the way, he made several exciting discoveries. He has published multiple bestselling books on ancient history and mysteries, including his renowned Ancient Worlds and Civilizations series, which have earned him international recognition and established him as a leading voice in popular historical writing.