Myths of Babylonia and Assyria - With Historical Narrative & Comparative Notes

Download or read book Myths of Babylonia and Assyria - With Historical Narrative & Comparative Notes written by Donald A. Mackenzie and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume deals with the myths and legends of Babylonia and Assyria, and as these reflect the civilization in which they develop, a historical narrative has been provided, beginning with the early Sumerian Age and concluding with the periods of the Persian and Grecian Empires. Over thirty centuries of human progress are thus passed under review........ This early works is a fascinating look at the subject and is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.