"A Primer of Assyriology" by A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce is a guide that explores the ancient Assyrian and Babylonian worlds, mainly in the 1800s. The book introduces the lands, languages, and ways of life of these old societies through archaeology and the study of cuneiform. It begins by looking at the land where these civilizations grew, focusing on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and important cities like Babylon and Ur. It also points out that the Babylonians were mostly farmers and thinkers, while the Assyrians were strong warriors. The book talks about language differences, too, explaining that the Assyrians spoke a Semitic language, and the early Babylonian language came from somewhere else. This sets the stage for more study of their cultures, stories, and beliefs later on.
A Primer of Assyriology
By A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce
Discover how two ancient civilizations shaped history, where one thrived through farming and knowledge, and the other through military might and organization.
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About the AuthorArchibald Henry Sayce FRAS was a pioneer British Assyriologist and linguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford from 1891 to 1919. He was able to write in at least twenty ancient and modern languages, and was known for his emphasis on the importance of archaeological and monumental evidence in linguistic research. He was a contributor to articles in the 9th, 10th and 11th editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Archibald Henry Sayce FRAS was a pioneer British Assyriologist and linguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford from 1891 to 1919. He was able to write in at least twenty ancient and modern languages, and was known for his emphasis on the importance of archaeological and monumental evidence in linguistic research. He was a contributor to articles in the 9th, 10th and 11th editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
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