Problem: Worlds Of History, Volume 1 by Kevin Reilly primary document. Chapter 2 "The Urban Revolution and Civilization" Historical Context Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Sources 1. Kevin Reilly, Cities and Civilizations, 1989 2. The Epic of Gilgamesh, c. 2700 B.C.E. 5. Hammurabi's Code, c. 1800 B.C.E. 6. Be a Scribe: Egyptian Writing Lessons, c. 1100 B.C.E. What do you think about being a scribe? How does the excerpt try to show that writing is the key to rising wealth and status?