The most modern compendium of the most ancient history. A book that contains a plethora of primordial records pertaining to the first known civilizations. Babylon, Mesopotamia, Ancient China. Sumerians and Akkadians. I wish I knew a more concise way to ask for what I want.

I want a book that basically details what we know about the most ancient cultures we know of and how we know that about them.

I want the original ancient texts and their translations. Like that tablet about the low quality copper. I want to know how we know that Nabonidus was a moon god zealot. I want to read the ancient accounts of the battle that brought the end of his rule.

I would love if it was half a meter thick and had to be carried by two people if that's what it takes to hold all that information.

My mind hungers for this book.