A Primer of Assyriology by A. H. Sayce
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"A Primer of Assyriology" by A. H. Sayce is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive introduction to the study of ancient Assyrian and Babylonian civilizations, focusing on their geography, languages, cultures, and historical contexts, particularly through the lens of archaeology and cuneiform writing. The opening of the book details the geography and populace of Babylonia and Assyria, emphasizing the role of the Tigris
and Euphrates rivers in shaping these ancient civilizations. It introduces key cities and regions, such as Eridu, Ur, and Babylon, while also touching on the distinct characteristics of the two civilizations: Babylonians as primarily agricultural and scholarly, and Assyrians as militaristic and organized. Sayce outlines the languages spoken, detailing how the Semitic populations of Assyria differed from the non-Semitic origins of Babylon's early civilization. This foundational overview establishes a strong context for the subsequent chapters, which promise to delve deeper into these ancient cultures, their histories, religions, and literary achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 33004655 |
| Title | A Primer of Assyriology |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Babylonia -- History |
| Subject | Assyria -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37411 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37411-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 548 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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