Early Texts Of Akkad (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161554380)

""Early Texts of Akkad"" is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the ancient civilization of Akkad through its early texts. Akkad was an ancient city-state located in Mesopotamia, present-day Iraq, that flourished during the third millennium BCE. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the earliest Akkadian texts, including royal inscriptions, hymns, and legal documents, and sheds light on the social, political, and religious life of the Akkadian people. The author also discusses the evolution of the Akkadian language and its influence on the development of other Semitic languages. The book is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia.THIS 32 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.

Author: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 1161554386
ISBN-13: 9781161554380
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d