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Title:
Mesopotamian Archaeology
An introduction to the archaeology of Mesopotamia and Assyria
Note: Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "Mesopotamian Archaeology" by Percy S. P. Handcock is an introduction to the archaeology of Babylonia and Assyria written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work encompasses a detailed exploration of ancient Mesopotamian civilization, focusing on significant aspects such as languages, arts, and excavation efforts that have revealed crucial insights about this historical region. The book likely serves as a foundational text for those interested in understanding the rich cultural and archaeological heritage of Mesopotamia. The opening of the text presents a preface and introductory chapters that contextualize the relevance of Mesopotamian archaeology within the wider field of historical inquiry. Handcock reflects on the progress made since the pioneering efforts of earlier archaeologists and highlights how recent discoveries augment our understanding of Mesopotamian civilization. Through discussions about land, people, and historical timelines, he sets the stage for exploring topics such as cuneiform writing, architectural achievements, and various artistic expressions from ancient Mesopotamia, ultimately aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of these early civilizations and their lasting impact on history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Handcock, Percy S. P. (Percy Stuart Peache)
EBook No.: 45229
Published: Mar 26, 2014
Downloads: 216
Language: English
Subject: Iraq -- Antiquities
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Mesopotamian Archaeology
An introduction to the archaeology of Mesopotamia and Assyria
Note: Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Mesopotamian Archaeology" by Percy S. P. Handcock is an introduction to the archaeology of Babylonia and Assyria written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work encompasses a detailed exploration of ancient Mesopotamian civilization, focusing on significant aspects such as languages, arts, and excavation efforts that have revealed crucial insights about this historical region. The book likely serves as a foundational text for those interested in understanding the rich cultural and archaeological heritage of Mesopotamia. The opening of the text presents a preface and introductory chapters that contextualize the relevance of Mesopotamian archaeology within the wider field of historical inquiry. Handcock reflects on the progress made since the pioneering efforts of earlier archaeologists and highlights how recent discoveries augment our understanding of Mesopotamian civilization. Through discussions about land, people, and historical timelines, he sets the stage for exploring topics such as cuneiform writing, architectural achievements, and various artistic expressions from ancient Mesopotamia, ultimately aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of these early civilizations and their lasting impact on history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Handcock, Percy S. P. (Percy Stuart Peache)
EBook No.: 45229
Published: Mar 26, 2014
Downloads: 216
Language: English
Subject: Iraq -- Antiquities
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.