Publisher's Synopsis
""The Great Cylinder Inscriptions A and B of Gudea, Part 1, Text and Sign Lift"" is a historical book written by Ira Maurice Price. It was first published in 1899 and is a comprehensive study of the ancient clay cylinders found in the Telloh Collection. The book is focused on the inscriptions found on the cylinders, specifically those belonging to Gudea, the ruler of the city-state of Lagash in ancient Mesopotamia. The book provides a detailed analysis of the inscriptions, including their historical context, linguistic features, and cultural significance. It also includes a transcription of the inscriptions, along with a sign lift that provides a visual guide to the cuneiform script used in the inscriptions. The book is divided into two parts, with Part 1 focusing on the text and sign lift of the inscriptions. The author has meticulously copied the inscriptions from the original clay cylinders, providing readers with a firsthand look at these ancient artifacts. Overall, ""The Great Cylinder Inscriptions A and B of Gudea, Part 1, Text and Sign Lift"" is an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient Mesopotamian history, providing a detailed look at the language, culture, and politics of this fascinating period in human history.Preserved In The Louvre.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.
