Nineveh and its Remains 2 Volume Set
Nineveh and its Remains 2 Volume Set
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GBPBefore abandoning archaeology for politics, Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817–94) carried out major excavations in Mesopotamia between 1845 and 1851, uncovering important evidence of ancient Assyrian civilisation. Although he originally believed that Nimrud was Nineveh, he later confirmed that Kuyunjik was the location of the ancient city. First published in 1849, this two-volume work is a mixture of excavation report, ancient history, anthropology and travel writing. Layard's excitement at the extent and importance of the finds as soon as digging commenced is clearly conveyed, and he places Mesopotamian history in the context of the more familiar biblical and classical worlds. His Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon (1853) is also reissued in this series. Volume 1 covers the background to the excavations, the first discoveries, and the difficulties with Arab authorities and local workmen. Volume 2 follows the progress of the digs and covers the history, culture and customs of the ancient Assyrians.
Product details
October 2013Multiple copy pack
9781108065122
998 pages
220 × 140 × 60 mm
1.28kg
90 b/w illus. 1 map
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Table of Contents
- Volume 1: Preface
- Introduction
- Part I:
- 1. First journey in Assyria
- 2. Mohammed Pasha
- 3. Return to Mosul
- 4. Preparations for a journey to Al Hather
- 5. Discovery of small objects
- 6. Departure for the Tiyari mountains
- 7. Asheetha
- 8. Introduction of Christianity into Assyria
- 9. Invitation to the feast of the Yezidis
- 10. Excavations on a large scale undertaken by the British Museum. Volume 2:
- 11. Death of Tahyar Pasha
- 12. Excavations undertaken at Kalah Shergat
- 13. System of irrigation adopted by the ancient Assyrians
- 14. Excavations planned at Kouyunjik
- Part II:
- 1. Materials for the history of Assyria
- 2. Semitic origin of the Assyrians
- 3. The arts among the Assyrians
- 4. Costume of the Assyrian kings
- 5. Military system of the Assyrians
- 6. Private life of the Assyrians
- 7. Religion of the Assyrians
- Index.
