Mesopotamian archaeology : an introduction to the archaeology of Babylonia and Assyria / by Percy S. P. Handcock
1912, First Edition. London : Macmillan. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #446797
Physical description; xvi, 423p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliography (p. 406-407) and index. Contents; Introduction -- Land and people -- Sketch of Babylonian and Assyrian history -- Excavations -- Decipherment of the cuneiform inscriptions -- Cuneiform inscriptions -- Architecture -- Sculpture -- Metallurgy -- Painting -- Cylinder-seals -- Shell-engraving and ivory-work -- Terra-cotta figures and reliefs -- Stoneware and pottery -- Dress, military accoutrements, etc. -- Life, manners, customs, law, religion -- List of the more important kings and rulers and a brief chronological summary. Subjects; Archaeology Iraq. Ancient History. Antiquities. Archaeology. Iraq Antiquities. Mesopotamia Antiquities. Iraq Civilization. Iraq. Mesopotamia. Babylonia. Assyria.
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