This book analyzes archival library collections of historical texts, expanding the scope of sources available for historical research. The author provides a detailed description of collections spanning the time period from the 14th century to present times. The book focuses on collections from around the ancient Near East, providing an overview of the major written languages of the region as well as the historic events that are recorded in these texts. The author also details the history of the discovery of many of the texts, as well as the process of learning how to read and translate the documents. The book concludes by offering insight into the importance of preserving these texts and collections, and how they can further the understanding of ancient history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes archival library collections of historical texts, expanding the scope of sources available for historical research. The author provides a detailed description of collections spanning the time period from the 14th century to present times. The book focuses on collections from around the ancient Near East, providing an overview of the major written languages of the region as well as the historic events that are recorded in these texts. The author also details the history of the discovery of many of the texts, as well as the process of learning how to read and translate the documents. The book concludes by offering insight into the importance of preserving these texts and collections, and how they can further the understanding of ancient history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243323180_0
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