Remains Of Lost Empires: Sketches Of Palmyra, Nineveh, Babylon, And Persepolis, With Some Notes On India And The Cashmerian Himalayas (1875)

By Philip Van Ness Myers

Book Overview

""Remains of Lost Empires"" is a book written by Philip Van Ness Myers in 1875. It is a compilation of sketches of four ancient cities - Palmyra, Nineveh, Babylon, and Persepolis - that once held great empires. Myers provides detailed descriptions of the ruins and artifacts found in each of these cities, along with historical background information. He also includes some notes on India and the Cashmerian Himalayas, which he visited during his travels. The book is a fascinating exploration of the remnants of once-great civilizations, and a testament to the enduring legacy of human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in archaeology, history, and ancient cultures.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: 1120865255
• ISBN13: 9781120865250
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 566 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"