Ephraim a Speiser (38 results)

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Paperbound. VG Very Good. Article Reprint. Royal octavo [25cm/10 inches], paperbound with pictorial covers, pp. 41-105. Fully illustrated with b-w halftone photos and colour paintings by H.M. Herget. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional snapshots. . Speiser received his Ph.D., Dropsie College, 1924 Harrison Research Fellow in Semitics, University of Pennsylvania, 1924-1926 Annual professor of the Baghdad School, ASOR, 1926-1927 Field director of the Joint Excavation of the ASOR and the University Museum, 1930-1932, 1936-1937 (escavations in Tepe Gawra and Tell Billa) Assistant professor of Semitics, University of Pennsylvania, 1928; full professor, 1931 Chairman, Department of Oriental Studies, University of Pennsylvania, 1947-1965 A.M. Ellis Professor of Hebrew and Semitic Languages and Literatures, University of Pennsylvania, 1954 In exceptionally good condition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Torah, Nevi'im, Kethuvim. The standard Jewish Bible for the English-speaking world.

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Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 263 pages, part of the American Foreign Policy Library series. Dust jacket edge wear and small tears on top edge, otherwise, very clean and tight copy. Record # 853372.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. First American Edition; dj w/moderate sunning, lite chipping, unclipped price, in mylar; maps on end papers; 388 clean, unmarked pages/illustrations, maps, end notes. 86 halftones, 2 line drawings, 6 Maps (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Condition: Gut. Ehem. Bibliotheksexemplar mit Signatur und Stempel. GUTER Zustand, ein paar Gebrauchsspuren. Ex-library with stamp and library-signature. GOOD condition, some traces of use. X4195 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 650.

soft cover. Condition: very good. first edition. In-8° broché, paginé de 75 à 92 Reprinted from The Annual of the American Schools of Oriental Research, Vol. VI.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Mesopotamian Origins: The Basic Population of the Near East' is a foundational scholarly investigation into the ethnic and cultural composition of the ancient Near East. Written by the renowned archaeologist and linguist Ephraim A. Speiser, this work delves into the complex history of the diverse groups that settled the Tigris-Euphrates valley before the rise of the Semitic and Sumerian powers. Speiser meticulously examines the role of the Hurrians, Elamites, Lullubians, and Gutians, arguing for the significant influence of a non-Semitic, non-Sumerian substratum in shaping the region's earliest civilization.By synthesizing archaeological findings with rigorous linguistic analysis, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the migratory patterns and societal structures that defined the dawn of history in Mesopotamia. It addresses key questions regarding the origins of various ethnic groups and their contributions to the legal, social, and religious frameworks of the ancient world. 'Mesopotamian Origins: The Basic Population of the Near East' remains an essential resource for students and scholars of Assyriology, ancient history, and Near Eastern archaeology, offering deep insights into the prehistoric foundations of one of humanity's most influential cradles of culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Mesopotamian Origin' explores the complex ethnic and cultural foundations of the ancient Near East. Written by the distinguished scholar Ephraim A. Speiser, this work delves into the fundamental question of who the original inhabitants of Mesopotamia were and how their diverse backgrounds shaped the dawn of civilization. Through a rigorous analysis of archaeological findings, linguistic patterns, and historical records, Speiser examines the roles of the Sumerians, Semites, and other neighboring groups such as the Elamites and Hurrians. The book provides a detailed investigation into the prehistoric and proto-historic periods, seeking to untangle the web of migrations and cultural exchanges that led to the development of the great city-states of the Tigris and Euphrates valleys. As a significant text in the field of Assyriology and Near Eastern studies, 'Mesopotamian Origin' offers invaluable insights into the social and political structures of antiquity. It remains a vital resource for students and scholars interested in the roots of human society, the evolution of writing, and the enduring legacy of Mesopotamian culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Mesopotamian Origin' explores the complex ethnic and cultural foundations of the ancient Near East. Written by the distinguished scholar Ephraim A. Speiser, this work delves into the fundamental question of who the original inhabitants of Mesopotamia were and how their diverse backgrounds shaped the dawn of civilization. Through a rigorous analysis of archaeological findings, linguistic patterns, and historical records, Speiser examines the roles of the Sumerians, Semites, and other neighboring groups such as the Elamites and Hurrians. The book provides a detailed investigation into the prehistoric and proto-historic periods, seeking to untangle the web of migrations and cultural exchanges that led to the development of the great city-states of the Tigris and Euphrates valleys. As a significant text in the field of Assyriology and Near Eastern studies, 'Mesopotamian Origin' offers invaluable insights into the social and political structures of antiquity. It remains a vital resource for students and scholars interested in the roots of human society, the evolution of writing, and the enduring legacy of Mesopotamian culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Mesopotamian Origins: The Basic Population of the Near East' is a foundational scholarly investigation into the ethnic and cultural composition of the ancient Near East. Written by the renowned archaeologist and linguist Ephraim A. Speiser, this work delves into the complex history of the diverse groups that settled the Tigris-Euphrates valley before the rise of the Semitic and Sumerian powers. Speiser meticulously examines the role of the Hurrians, Elamites, Lullubians, and Gutians, arguing for the significant influence of a non-Semitic, non-Sumerian substratum in shaping the region's earliest civilization.By synthesizing archaeological findings with rigorous linguistic analysis, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the migratory patterns and societal structures that defined the dawn of history in Mesopotamia. It addresses key questions regarding the origins of various ethnic groups and their contributions to the legal, social, and religious frameworks of the ancient world. 'Mesopotamian Origins: The Basic Population of the Near East' remains an essential resource for students and scholars of Assyriology, ancient history, and Near Eastern archaeology, offering deep insights into the prehistoric foundations of one of humanity's most influential cradles of culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. viii, [1], 95 p.; 12, 18, 47 figures and 4 line maps in text, map illustrating the Zamuan wars (folding); 26 cm. Contents: Southern Kurdistan in the annals of Ashurnasirpal and today, Ephraim A. Speiser, p. 1-41 -- Miscellaneous antiquities from southern Babylonia, Raymond P. Dougherty, p. 43-54 -- The American Palestine Exploration Society [1871-77], Warren J. Moulton, p. 55-78 -- On the so-called Sumero-Indian seals, George A. Barton, p. 79-95. Good dark green cloth spine, lt. edgeworn beige board sides. …

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