The Story Of Chaldea: From The Earliest Times To The Rise Of Assyria (1886) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165819621)

The Story of Chaldea: From the Earliest Times to the Rise of Assyria is a historical book written by Zenaide A. Ragozin in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient civilization of Chaldea, which was located in the southern part of Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq). The author discusses the history, culture, religion, and mythology of Chaldea, including its famous rulers, such as Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in Chaldea's history. The earliest times of Chaldea are explored, including the Sumerian period, when the first cities were established. The author also delves into the Akkadian period, when the Akkadian Empire was established under Sargon the Great. The book also covers the rise of Babylon, one of the most famous cities in Chaldea, and its legendary king, Hammurabi. The author discusses the famous Code of Hammurabi, which was one of the earliest legal codes in history. The book also covers the Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzar II, who is known for his conquests and the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.The author also discusses the religion and mythology of Chaldea, including the worship of various gods and goddesses, such as Marduk and Ishtar. The book also covers the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature.Overall, The Story of Chaldea provides a comprehensive and fascinating account of one of the most important civilizations in ancient history.Treated As A General Introduction To The Study Of Ancient History. 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: Zenaide A. Ragozin
ISBN-10: 1165819627
ISBN-13: 9781165819621
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 758
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.51d