Letters To Cassite Kings From The Temple Archives Of Nippur (1908) - Hugo Radau

""Letters to Cassite Kings from the Temple Archives of Nippur"" is a historical book written by Hugo Radau and published in 1908. The book is a collection of letters that were written by various individuals to Cassite kings during the period of 1500-1200 BCE. These letters were discovered in the temple archives of Nippur, which was an ancient Mesopotamian city located in present-day Iraq.The book provides a fascinating insight into the political, social, and economic conditions of ancient Mesopotamia. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including trade, diplomacy, religion, and warfare. They also provide a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people, such as farmers, merchants, and craftsmen.The letters are written in cuneiform script, which was the writing system used by the ancient Mesopotamians. The book includes translations of the letters into English, along with detailed explanations of the historical context and significance of each letter.Overall, ""Letters to Cassite Kings from the Temple Archives of Nippur"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Mesopotamian history, archaeology, or literature. It provides a unique window into the past and sheds light on the rich and complex culture of one of the world's earliest 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.

EAN: 9781120314659