ISBN: 9780282042189 - the discovery and decipherment of the trilingual cuneiform inscriptions (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of the discovery and decipherment of ancient cuneiform inscriptions. The author meticulously chronicles the work of countless scholars and explorers who dedicated their lives to unlocking the secrets of these mysterious writings. We are transported to the ruins of Persepolis, a once-grand city now in ruins, and experience the excitement of early explorers as they encountered the first clues to a lost civilization. We learn how the discovery of trilingual inscriptions - texts written in Old Persian, Susian, and Babylonian - provided the crucial key to understanding the complex system of cuneiform writing. The author delves into the controversies and debates that arose as scholars grappled with the meaning of these ancient texts, revealing the painstaking process of deciphering a lost language and reconstructing a forgotten world. The book ultimately offers a captivating glimpse into the power of scholarly inquiry to illuminate the past and expand our understanding of human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…