Cory's Ancient Fragments of the Phoenician, Carthaginian, Babylonian, Egyptian and Other Writers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169748682)

Cory's Ancient Fragments of the Phoenician, Carthaginian, Babylonian, Egyptian and Other Writers is a book that compiles various ancient texts from different civilizations. The book is authored by Preston Cory and is a collection of fragments from Phoenician, Carthaginian, Babylonian, Egyptian, and other writers. The texts are presented in their original languages, with English translations provided to aid readers who may not be familiar with the languages. The book covers a wide range of topics, including history, mythology, religion, and philosophy. It provides readers with a glimpse into the ancient world, and the beliefs and practices of different civilizations. The book is an excellent resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in ancient civilizations and their cultures.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: 1169748686
ISBN-13: 9781169748682
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d