Cuneiform Inscriptions

Cuneiform Inscriptions

Claude Hermann Walter Johns

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120184931
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Cuneiform Inscriptions: Chaldean, Babylonian And Assyrian (1908) is a comprehensive book written by Claude Hermann Walter Johns that focuses on the study of cuneiform inscriptions. The book is divided into three parts, each dedicated to the study of the Chaldean, Babylonian, and Assyrian cuneiform inscriptions. The author presents a detailed analysis of the inscriptions, including their historical and cultural significance. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the cuneiform script, the development of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, and the religious beliefs and practices of these ancient civilizations. The author also provides a detailed commentary on the inscriptions, including their translation and interpretation. The book is an essential resource for scholars, archaeologists, and anyone interested in the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia.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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