Publisher's Synopsis
""Early Texts of Akkad"" is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the early texts of the Akkadian civilization, one of the earliest civilizations in the world. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Akkadian language and its development, as well as a detailed analysis of the earliest Akkadian texts. The author discusses the historical and cultural context of these texts, including their religious, mythological, and literary themes. The book also includes translations of some of the most important early Akkadian texts, such as the Sumerian King List and the Epic of Gilgamesh. Overall, ""Early Texts of Akkad"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of ancient Mesopotamia.THIS 32 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.
