The History Of Babylonia (1884) - Smith, George
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The History of Babylonia is a book written by George Smith in 1884. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the ancient civilization of Babylonia, which is located in present-day Iraq. The book covers the period from the earliest known settlements in the region to the fall of the Babylonian Empire in 539 BCE. Smith, who was a renowned Assyriologist, provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments of Babylonia over the centuries. He covers topics such as the rise of the Babylonian city-states, the reigns of famous kings like Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar,…mehr

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The History of Babylonia is a book written by George Smith in 1884. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the ancient civilization of Babylonia, which is located in present-day Iraq. The book covers the period from the earliest known settlements in the region to the fall of the Babylonian Empire in 539 BCE. Smith, who was a renowned Assyriologist, provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural developments of Babylonia over the centuries. He covers topics such as the rise of the Babylonian city-states, the reigns of famous kings like Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar, and the impact of religion on society. The book also includes translations of many of the most important Babylonian texts, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Code of Hammurabi. These provide valuable insights into the beliefs, customs, and laws of the ancient Babylonians. Overall, The History of Babylonia is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East or the ancient world. It is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the world's great civilizations.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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George Smith (1840-1876) worked for the Oriental Antiquities Department of the British Museum. Among his publications are 'History of Assurbanipal,' 'The Phonetic Values of the Cuneiform Characters,' 'The Assyrian Eponym Canon,' 'The Chaldean Account of Genesis,' and 'Assyria from the Earliest Times to the Fall of Nineveh.'