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Nineveh And Its Remains

Nineveh And Its Remains

Layard, Austen Henry

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Ancient History GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116312401X
ISBN13: 9781163124017
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 504
Weight: 1.47
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nineveh and Its Remains is a historical book written by Austen Henry Layard, an English archaeologist, diplomat, and politician. The book provides a detailed account of Layard's excavations at the ancient city of Nineveh, located in modern-day Iraq. During the mid-19th century, Layard led several expeditions to Nineveh, which was once the capital of the Assyrian Empire. He uncovered numerous artifacts, including sculptures, inscriptions, and architectural remains, shedding new light on the ancient civilization. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different aspect of Layard's discoveries. He describes the layout and architecture of the city, the religious beliefs of the Assyrians, and the political and military history of the region. Layard also provides a personal account of his experiences during the excavations, including the challenges he faced and the friendships he formed with local people. Nineveh and Its Remains is a significant work in the field of archaeology and provides valuable insights into the ancient world. The book is well-written and accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in history and archaeology.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.

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