The Sumerian Texts: The Royal Inscriptions Of Lagash (3000 B.C.)

Book Overview

The Sumerian Texts: The Royal Inscriptions Of Lagash (3000 B.C.) is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive collection of the ancient Sumerian texts that were found in the city of Lagash, dating back to 3000 B.C. The book features translations of the royal inscriptions of Lagash, which were written in cuneiform script on clay tablets. These inscriptions provide a rare glimpse into the culture, politics, and religion of the Sumerian civilization, which was one of the earliest known civilizations in human history. The book also includes a detailed introduction to the history and culture of the Sumerians, as well as an analysis of the inscriptions themselves. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, or the history of the Middle East.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.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: 1162824379
• ISBN13: 9781162824376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"