Cory's Ancient Fragments of the Phoenician, Carthaginian, Babylonian, Egyptian and Other Writers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162605142)

Cory's Ancient Fragments of the Phoenician, Carthaginian, Babylonian, Egyptian and Other Writers is a book that compiles a collection of ancient texts from various civilizations. The texts cover a wide range of topics including history, mythology, religion, and philosophy. The book is edited by Preston Cory, who has translated and compiled these fragments from various sources. The texts are written in different languages, such as Phoenician, Carthaginian, Babylonian, and Egyptian, and are accompanied by English translations. The book provides a unique insight into the beliefs and customs of ancient civilizations and offers a glimpse into the way people lived and thought in the past. This book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in ancient history and culture.1876. This volume is a new edition of Cory's Fragments. The translation has been revised and there is an addition of introductions to several of the fragments, together with notes and explanations supplied from the recently interpreted hieroglyphic and cuneiform texts, and from the researches of competent students. Contents: Sanchoniathon; Tyrian Annals; Periplus of Hanno; Chaldean history; Chaldean fragments; Egyptian histories; Indian fragments; Atlantic and Panchaean fragments; miscellaneous fragments.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: Preston Cory
ISBN-10: 1162605146
ISBN-13: 9781162605142
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.54d