Worthington, Martin

Complete Babylonian: A Comprehensive Guide to Reading and Understanding Babylonian, with Original Texts

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ISBN 13:
9781473627802
author:
Worthington, Martin
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Teach Yourself Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
24.5 x 19 x 2.6 centimetres (1.0
Genre:
History, Ancient, Greece
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£30.86

Description

Learn to read and understand the ancient language of Babylon with this comprehensive guide. The course introduces you to a fascinating world of gods and demons, heroes and kings, through authentic ancient writings such as myths, letters, law-codes, and medical incantations.

The language is presented in the Roman alphabet, with an explanation of cuneiform script, and the main features of Assyrian are also explained. This book from Teach Yourself features a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features to help you learn effortlessly.

With this course, you'll have access to one, five, and ten-minute introductions to key principles, author insights, tests, and online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject. Innovative exercises will illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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