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Discoveries among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon
by Austen H. Layard
PREFACE.
Since the publication of my first work on the discoveries at Nineveh much progress has been made in deciphering the cuneiform character, and the contents of many highly interesting and important inscriptions have been given to the public. For these additions to our knowledge we are mainly indebted to the sagacity and learning of two English scholars, Col. Rawlinson and the Rev. Dr. Hincks. In making use of the results of their researches, I have not omitted to own the sources from which my information has been derived. I trust, also, that I have in no instance availed myself of the labors of other writers, or of the help of friends, without due acknowledgments. I have endeavored to assign to every one his proper share in the discoveries recorded in these pages.
I am aware that several distinguished French scholars, amongst whom I may mention my friends, M. Botta and M. de Saulcy, have contributed to the successful deciphering of the Assyrian inscriptions. Unfortunately I have been unable to consult the published results of their investigations. If, therefore, I should have overlooked in any instance their claims to prior discovery, I have to express my regret for an error arising from ignorance, and not from any unworthy national prejudice.
Doubts appear to be still entertained by many eminent critics as to the progress actually made in deciphering the cuneiform writing. These doubts may have been confirmed by too hasty theories and conclusions, which, on subsequent investigation, their authors have been the first to withdraw. But the unbiased inquirer can scarcely now reject the evidence which can be brought forward to confirm the general accuracy of the interpretations of the inscriptions. Had they rested upon a single word, or an isolated paragraph, their soundness might reasonably have been questioned; when, however, several independent investigators have arrived at the same results, and have not only detected numerous names of persons, nations, and cities in historical and geographical series, but have found them mentioned in proper connection with events recorded by sacred and profane writers, scarcely any stronger evidence could be desired. The reader, I would fain hope, will come to this conclusion when I treat of the contents of the various records discovered in the Assyrian palaces.
To Mr. Thomas Ellis, who has added so much to the value of my work by his translations of inscriptions on Babylonian bowls, now for the first time, through his sagacity, deciphered; to those who have assisted me in my labors, and especially to my friend and companion, Mr. Hormuzd Rassam, to the Rev. Dr. Hincks, to the Rev. S. C. Malan, who has kindly allowed me the use of his masterly sketches, to Mr. Fergusson, Mr. Scharf, and to Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Birch, Mr. Vaux, and the other officers of the British Museum, I beg to express my grateful thanks and acknowledgments.
London, January, 1853.
Discoveries among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon eBook Austen H Layard
I read this book on my Kindle from Amazon because it was referred to in the book Two Babylons. It is a very interesting look into the life and customs of the near east in the 1800's by the discoverer of the site of ancient Nineveh. The descriptions of the ruins, the plaice walls and artifacts is most interesting to anyone interested in learning how difficult the task was and what meaning it has historically. The findings did much to increase belief in the accuracy of the Biblical descriptions of the places.names of kings, cities, and battles. The author, who as a friend of the locals in the aria, gives a description of the social customs among the local tribes which are also most interesting. The sizes of the stone winged lions that stood at the city gates was amazing.The skills of the ancient people were amazing. To me this was a most interesting account that I would recommend, especially if they have read the book Two Babylons by Alexander Hislop. That book will really open your eyes to what is going on in the world. It is not an easy read, however, but well worth it.The Discoveries book is an easy to read book - like a daily diary that names places, people, discoveries, problems encountered etc.
I rated the book as a 4-star, not because I disliked it, but just because I wished the author had included more pictures of the details in the mosaics. I know most of his findings were shipped to London, but I will never get there and going on the web to the museums in London I could not find pictures of some of the things I wanted to see in color. It is still a good book and well worth reading.
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Discoveries among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon eBook Austen H Layard Reviews
It came as promised and it is completely authentic.
Very informative
Such an amazing book! and a very well done e-book vesion
I'm reading the original of this book from 1853 and the pages are breaking off in my hands.
Thinking I'd get a complete copy was my error.
Don't buy this title from this publisher Forgotten Books. (Forget about them)
This is 19th century roaming 'archeologist' meets Indiana Jones in the desert of northern Iraq. For which he was knighted and sent many items to the British Museum, his sponsor.
Not a great book on Archaeology, but an excellent insight into the area that is now Iraq in the 1850s.
Good survey but very archaic writing (no pun intended) . Grandfather Jocelyn probably read this in under two hours but I had to work at it, the writing style is not conducive to modern comprehension.
I read this book on my from because it was referred to in the book Two Babylons. It is a very interesting look into the life and customs of the near east in the 1800's by the discoverer of the site of ancient Nineveh. The descriptions of the ruins, the plaice walls and artifacts is most interesting to anyone interested in learning how difficult the task was and what meaning it has historically. The findings did much to increase belief in the accuracy of the Biblical descriptions of the places.names of kings, cities, and battles. The author, who as a friend of the locals in the aria, gives a description of the social customs among the local tribes which are also most interesting. The sizes of the stone winged lions that stood at the city gates was amazing.The skills of the ancient people were amazing. To me this was a most interesting account that I would recommend, especially if they have read the book Two Babylons by Alexander Hislop. That book will really open your eyes to what is going on in the world. It is not an easy read, however, but well worth it.
The Discoveries book is an easy to read book - like a daily diary that names places, people, discoveries, problems encountered etc.
I rated the book as a 4-star, not because I disliked it, but just because I wished the author had included more pictures of the details in the mosaics. I know most of his findings were shipped to London, but I will never get there and going on the web to the museums in London I could not find pictures of some of the things I wanted to see in color. It is still a good book and well worth reading.
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