Memoir On Cuneiform Inscription (1849)

By: Rawlinson, Henry Creswicke

Book Overview

Memoir On Cuneiform Inscription is a book written by Henry Creswicke Rawlinson in 1849. This book is a memoir of Rawlinson's work on deciphering the ancient cuneiform script, which was used by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia. Rawlinson was a British soldier, diplomat, and scholar who spent many years in the Middle East studying the cuneiform script. In this book, he provides a detailed account of his work on deciphering the script, including the methods he used and the challenges he faced. He also discusses the historical and cultural significance of the cuneiform script, and provides translations of several important texts. The book is written in a scholarly style, with detailed footnotes and references, and is intended for readers with a strong interest in ancient history and archaeology. Overall, Memoir On Cuneiform Inscription is an important work in the field of ancient studies, and is still widely read and studied today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120003105
• ISBN13: 9781120003102
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"