Excerpt from Assyrian and Babylonian Literature: Selected Translations, With a Critical Introduction
After a lapse of twenty years, in the spring of 1840, Austen Henry Layard visited the ruins of Nineveh as iden tified by Rich. In 1842 Layard returned to Mosul without having made any excavations. Here he met P. C. Botta, the French consul, who had been interested in this work by the Orientalist Mohl, at that time professor in Paris. Layard, being without the means necessary to carry on the excavations, strongly urged Botta to direct his attention to the work. Botta himself was without means at this time, but in 1843 he was enabled to begin, and he continued until 1845, during which time he laid bare the city walls of Khorsabad and discovered many valuable inscriptions. In I849 he published his Monuments of Nineveh, by order of the French Government, in which are to be found 220 pages of inscriptions.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating journey into the history and literature of the ancient Assyro-Babylonian civilizations. The author takes us through the groundbreaking discoveries of cuneiform inscriptions, detailing the remarkable efforts of scholars to decipher this ancient language and unlock the secrets of a civilization that predates the Hebrews. The book delves into the historical significance of these civilizations, their influence on the Old Testament, and the striking similarities between their literature and that of the Hebrew people. It explores how these inscriptions shed light on the rise and fall of empires, the lives of kings and commoners, and the rich tapestry of ancient Mesopotamian culture. The author masterfully guides readers through the process of deciphering cuneiform, highlighting the work of pioneers like Henry Rawlinson and Edward Hincks, and culminating in the exploration of the profound impact these discoveries have had on our understanding of ancient history. Ultimately, this book unveils a vibrant world of ancient knowledge, offering a compelling window into the past and a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of cultures throughout history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332756667_0
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