H. W. F. Saggs Livres

An introduction to the early civilizations of the ancient Near East and eastern Mediterranean.

Focusing on the archaeological discoveries made by Max Mallowan in 1952, this book presents an extensive collection of royal correspondence from Assyrian rulers Tiglath-pileser III and Sargon II. Covering topics such as military campaigns, construction projects, and diplomatic relations, it includes 243 texts, primarily in New Assyrian script, many of which have been unpublished until now. The work is organized by geographical areas and features transliterations, translations, and detailed notes, along with facsimiles of the original tablets.