The Flora Of The Assyrian Monuments - Emanuel Bonavia - Bog

The Flora Of The Assyrian Monuments: And Its Outcomes is a book written by Emanuel Bonavia and published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive study of the plant life depicted in the Assyrian monuments, with a focus on the flora of Mesopotamia. Bonavia meticulously examines the various plant species depicted in the reliefs and carvings of the Assyrian temples and palaces, providing detailed descriptions of their botanical characteristics, as well as their cultural and historical significance.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the flora of the Assyrian monuments. The first chapter provides an overview of the Assyrian civilization and its relationship with plants, while the subsequent chapters delve into the specific plant species depicted in the monuments, such as the date palm, the pomegranate, and the fig tree.Throughout the book, Bonavia draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological findings, and his own observations of the plants in question. He also provides numerous illustrations and photographs of the plants, as well as the Assyrian monuments themselves, to help readers better understand the context in which they were depicted.Overall, The Flora Of The Assyrian Monuments: And Its Outcomes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and botany of the ancient Near East.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.