Cuneiform Texts In The Metropolitan Museum Of Art (1893) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436817028)

Cuneiform Texts In The Metropolitan Museum Of Art (1893) is a book written by Alfred Bernard Moldenke. This book is a comprehensive collection of cuneiform texts that were found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The cuneiform texts are ancient writings that were created by the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, and they are written in a form of writing that uses wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets. The book contains detailed descriptions of the cuneiform texts, including their historical and cultural significance. It includes translations of the texts, as well as detailed notes on their content and context. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different type of cuneiform text. The first section of the book covers administrative texts, which were used for record-keeping and other bureaucratic purposes. The second section covers legal texts, which were used for legal proceedings and contracts. The third section covers literary texts, which include myths, hymns, and other works of literature. The fourth section covers mathematical and scientific texts, which include calculations and observations related to astronomy and other sciences. Overall, Cuneiform Texts In The Metropolitan Museum Of Art (1893) is an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient history and culture. It provides a detailed and comprehensive look at a fascinating form of writing and the cultures that produced it.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: Alfred Bernard Moldenke
ISBN-10: 1436817021
ISBN-13: 9781436817028
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.33d