Inscribed Babylonian Tablets - Henry William Peek - Bog

The book ""Inscribed Babylonian Tablets: In The Possession Of Sir Henry Peek, Bart (1888)"" is a historical and archaeological text written by Henry William Peek. The book provides a detailed account of the inscribed Babylonian tablets that were in the possession of Sir Henry Peek, a prominent British politician and collector of antiquities in the late 19th century.The text is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific group of tablets and provides a detailed analysis of their contents. The tablets themselves date back to the ancient Babylonian civilization, and are written in cuneiform script, an early form of writing used in Mesopotamia.The book includes translations of the inscriptions on the tablets, as well as detailed descriptions of their physical characteristics and historical context. The tablets cover a wide range of topics, including legal documents, religious texts, and administrative records.Overall, ""Inscribed Babylonian Tablets: In The Possession Of Sir Henry Peek, Bart (1888)"" is an important historical and archaeological text that provides valuable insight into the ancient Babylonian civilization and its written language. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East or the development of early writing systems.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.