Letters To Cassite Kings From The Temple Archives Of Nippur (1908) - Hugo Radau - Bog

""Letters to Cassite Kings from the Temple Archives of Nippur"" is a historical book written by Hugo Radau in 1908. It is a collection of letters that were discovered in the temple archives of Nippur, an ancient city in Mesopotamia. The letters were written by various individuals, including governors, priests, and merchants, to the kings of the Cassite dynasty, who ruled over Babylonia from the 16th to the 11th centuries BCE.The book provides a unique insight into the political, social, and economic conditions of ancient Babylonia. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including requests for military assistance, reports on the state of the economy, and complaints about corrupt officials. They also shed light on the religious practices of the time, as many of the letters are addressed to the temple authorities.Radau's book includes translations of the letters into English, along with detailed commentary and analysis. He provides historical context for each letter, explaining the significance of the events and individuals mentioned. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of ancient Mesopotamia.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.