A Primer of Assyriology

by A.H. Sayce

A.H. Sayce was one of the foremost experts on the Near East during the late 19th century and early 20th century, authoring many books on the region. This is his concise but comprehensive primer on the history of the Ancient Assyrians

Genres: History

34 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 2011

About the author

The Rev. Archibald Henry Sayce (A.H. Sayce) (25 September 1846 – 4 February 1933), was a pioneer British Assyriologist and linguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford from 1891 to 1919.

Reviews

[Karla Lutz]

Simple but easy to learn information of the main characteristics of the Assyrian people, their culture and way of living. Includes basic information for every person either student or ancient civilization lover.

[Umar Long]

A.H. Sayce to me is such a great illustrator of ancient mesopotamian civilization and the intricate ins and outs to hungry readers such as myself. Assyria is a unique land within itself. Higher up in both land and location than Sumeria that rests between the tribes of the Armenian mountains,the Semitic nomads,
Mizraims to the left, and the Elamites to the right of Assyria. The Assyrians we're are war nation though agriculture,education,and spiritual specialties remained advanced. Through trade with other nations a amalgamation occured that would influence the world. Great read.

[Cat PBatista]

This book was written in 1894 and I read it with ease and that in itself was surprising. It was refreshing to read what I would consider a history book that is so well written for the general masses and especially considering the time it was written. 100% recommend it for anyone that has a mild interest in the history of the middle east and Sumerian, Assyrian and Babylonian cultures!