Assyria

Assyria

George Smith

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104619398
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Assyria: From The Earliest Times To The Fall Of Nineveh is a historical account of the Assyrian civilization by George Smith. The book was published in 1890 and provides a comprehensive overview of the Assyrian civilization from its earliest times to the fall of Nineveh. The author focuses on the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Assyrian society, including its religion, art, architecture, and literature.Smith begins with an introduction to the geography of Assyria and its early history, including the rise of the Assyrian Empire and its conquests. He then delves into the political and social structures of the Assyrian civilization, including its kings, officials, and military. The author also examines the role of religion in Assyrian society, including the worship of the gods and goddesses and the use of oracles and divination.The book also covers the art and architecture of Assyria, including the construction of palaces, temples, and other structures. Smith describes the various styles of art and the materials used by the Assyrians, including stone, bronze, and ivory. He also discusses the literature of the Assyrians, including their epic poems and historical records.Finally, Smith covers the fall of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, and the end of the Assyrian Empire. He discusses the causes of the fall, including internal strife and external attacks, and the legacy of the Assyrian civilization. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the ancient Near East and the development of civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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