Babylonian Life and History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161378368)

Babylonian Life and History is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that provides a comprehensive overview of the ancient Babylonian civilization. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of Babylon from its earliest days to its downfall, the daily life of the Babylonian people, their religion, language, literature, and art. Budge draws on a variety of sources, including cuneiform tablets, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to paint a vivid picture of life in ancient Babylon. He explores the city's social structure, its economy, and its political system, as well as the role of women in Babylonian society. The book also examines the Babylonian religion, which was polytheistic and centered around the worship of various gods and goddesses. Budge discusses the mythology and rituals associated with these deities, as well as the Babylonians' beliefs about the afterlife. In addition, Babylonian Life and History provides a detailed look at the Babylonian language and literature. Budge includes translations of several Babylonian texts, including epic poems, hymns, and legal documents. He also discusses the development of the Babylonian writing system, which used cuneiform characters impressed on clay tablets. Overall, Babylonian Life and History offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, or the development of human culture.In this volume on Babylonian life and history, Budge illustrates their social and political lives. He discusses their traditions, rites, food, clothing, furniture and other aspects of daily life. These people were masters of the art of writing, astrology and various forms of magic, including spell casting and reading omens. This book gives the reader a complete picture of the Babylonian life.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.

Author: E. A. Wallis Budge
ISBN-10: 1161378367
ISBN-13: 9781161378368
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d