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Babylonia And Assyria In History And Legend

Babylonia And Assyria In History And Legend

Spence, Lewis

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryProgramming

ISBN10: 1161593802
ISBN13: 9781161593808
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Babylonia and Assyria in History and Legend is a comprehensive book written by Lewis Spence that delves into the ancient civilizations of Babylonia and Assyria. The book explores the history, culture, religion, and mythology of these two great empires that once dominated the Middle East. Through a combination of historical accounts, archaeological discoveries, and ancient texts, Spence provides readers with a vivid and detailed picture of the lives and achievements of the Babylonians and Assyrians. The book begins with an introduction to the geography of the region and the early history of the civilizations, including the rise of the Sumerians and the Akkadian Empire. It then delves into the political and social structures of the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, their religious beliefs and practices, and their art and architecture. The book also explores the famous rulers of these empires, such as Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar, and Ashurbanipal, and their achievements in fields such as law, literature, and science. In addition to the historical accounts, the book also includes a wealth of myths, legends, and folklore associated with Babylonia and Assyria. These tales provide insight into the beliefs and values of the ancient peoples and offer a glimpse into their daily lives. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that help bring the ancient world to life. Overall, Babylonia and Assyria in History and Legend is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in ancient history, mythology, and culture. It provides a comprehensive overview of two of the most important civilizations of the ancient world, and is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Myths and Legends: Babylonia and Assyria, by Lewis Spence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595005.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.

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