Publisher's Synopsis
The Ancient Persian Lexicon: And The Texts Of The Achaemenidan Inscriptions is a book written by Herbert Cushing Tolman and originally published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Persian language and the texts of the Achaemenidan inscriptions, which were written in the old Persian language during the Achaemenid Empire. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a lexicon of the ancient Persian language, which includes definitions of words and phrases, as well as examples of their usage in the Achaemenidan inscriptions. The lexicon is organized alphabetically, making it easy to find specific words or phrases.The second part of the book is a collection of the Achaemenidan inscriptions themselves, along with translations and commentary by the author. These inscriptions are important historical documents that provide insight into the political and cultural landscape of ancient Persia.Overall, the Ancient Persian Lexicon: And The Texts Of The Achaemenidan Inscriptions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the ancient Persian language and culture, as well as for scholars studying the history of the Achaemenid Empire.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.
