Ancient Assyrian Literature Sennacherib's Boast

Ancient Assyrian Literature: Sennacherib's Boast is a book written by Charles F. Horne that delves into the historical and cultural significance of a particular piece of ancient Assyrian literature. The book focuses on Sennacherib's Boast, a text written by the Assyrian king Sennacherib in the 7th century BCE, which describes his military conquests and boasts of his power and wealth.The book provides a detailed analysis of the text, examining its literary style, historical context, and cultural significance. It also explores the broader context of ancient Assyrian literature, highlighting the importance of this literature in shaping the culture and worldview of the Assyrian people.Throughout the book, Horne draws on a range of historical and archaeological sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of Sennacherib's Boast and its place in ancient Assyrian literature. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East, as well as for scholars of literature and cultural studies.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.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.