Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana, and Babylonia
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Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana, and Babylonia by Austen Henry Layard
Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817 94) was one of the leading British archaeologists of the Victorian period. His excavations at Nimrud and Nineveh led to important discoveries about ancient Mesopotamia, particularly about the Assyrian civilisation, and his popular books such as Nineveh and its Remains (1849) brought archaeology to a wide audience. This two-volume work, first published in 1887, tells the story of an 'adventurous journey' Layard had made over forty years earlier, in 1840 2. He learnt Arabic and Persian and travelled widely, even among tribal peoples notorious for their lawlessness. These included the mountain-dwelling Bakhtiyari, who were under threat from the Persian ruler. Volume 1 describes the ancient sites Layard visited at the start of his journey, his encounters with the authorities in several cities, the warm hospitality he experienced in the household of the Bakhtiyari chiefs, and their customs, including a lion hunt and recitations of poetry.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781108043427 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108043429 |
| Title | Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana, and Babylonia |
| Author | Austen Henry Layard |
| Series | Early Adventures In Persia Susiana And Babylonia 2 Volume Set |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2011-12-29 |
| Number of pages | 516 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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