Nineveh And Its Palaces: The Discoveries Of Botta And Layard Applied To The Elucidation Of Holy Writ (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163442999)

""Nineveh And Its Palaces"" by Joseph Bonomi is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh and its grand palaces. The book delves into the discoveries made by archaeologists Paul-Emile Botta and Austen Henry Layard in the mid-19th century, and how these findings shed light on the historical and cultural contexts of the Bible. Bonomi provides detailed descriptions of the architecture, art, and artifacts found in Nineveh, and offers insights into the daily life and beliefs of its inhabitants. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the excavated ruins, as well as maps and diagrams to aid in understanding the layout of the city. Overall, ""Nineveh And Its Palaces"" is a fascinating account of one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 19th century and its significance in understanding ancient history and the Bible.Description Of Assyrian Sculptures And Their Move Into The Recently Opened British Museum.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: Joseph Bonomi
ISBN-10: 1163442992
ISBN-13: 9781163442999
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 576
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d