Publisher's Synopsis
Cuneiform Inscriptions: Chaldean, Babylonian And Assyrian is a book written by Claude Hermann Walter Johns, first published in 1908. As the title suggests, the book is a collection of cuneiform inscriptions from the Chaldean, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilizations, translated and annotated by the author. The book begins with an introduction to the history and significance of cuneiform writing, followed by a detailed explanation of the methods used by the author to translate the inscriptions. The inscriptions themselves are presented in chronological order, starting with the earliest examples from the Sumerian period and ending with those from the Neo-Babylonian era. Each inscription is accompanied by a transcription of the cuneiform text, a transliteration into Roman characters, and a translation into English. The translations are accompanied by extensive footnotes, providing historical and cultural context, as well as explanations of obscure words and phrases. The book also includes a glossary of cuneiform terms and a bibliography of related works. Overall, Cuneiform Inscriptions: Chaldean, Babylonian And Assyrian is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Near Eastern history and culture, providing a comprehensive collection of primary sources with detailed commentary.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.
