Publisher's Synopsis
The Sumerian Texts: The Royal Inscriptions of Lagash (3000 B.C.) is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive collection of the royal inscriptions from the ancient city-state of Lagash, which was located in present-day Iraq. The inscriptions were written in the Sumerian language and date back to around 3000 B.C.The book provides a detailed insight into the political, social, and economic life of the ancient Sumerians. It includes translations of the inscriptions, along with commentary and analysis by the author. The inscriptions cover a wide range of topics, such as the construction of temples, the establishment of laws, and the military conquests of the Lagash kings.The book is aimed at scholars and students of ancient history, archaeology, and linguistics. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East. The author's expertise in the field of Sumerian studies is evident throughout the book, making it an authoritative and informative resource for readers.THIS 20 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.
