Introduction Into The Inscriptions Discovered By Mons. E. De Sarzec

By Ira Maurice Price

Book Overview

Introduction Into The Inscriptions Discovered By Mons. E. De Sarzec is a book that provides an overview of the inscriptions that were discovered by Monsieur Ernest de Sarzec during his archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Lagash, located in present-day Iraq. The book is written by Ira Maurice Price, an American scholar who was an expert in ancient Near Eastern languages and cultures.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a brief history of the discovery of the inscriptions and an overview of the life and work of Monsieur de Sarzec. The second part of the book is a detailed analysis of the inscriptions themselves, which are written in the Sumerian language and date back to the third millennium BCE.The inscriptions discovered by Monsieur de Sarzec provide valuable insights into the political, economic, and social history of Lagash during the Early Dynastic period. They also shed light on the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Sumerians.Overall, Introduction Into The Inscriptions Discovered By Mons. E. De Sarzec is an important contribution to the study of ancient Near Eastern history and culture, and is essential reading for anyone interested in this fascinating period of human history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163253421
• ISBN13: 9781163253427
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"