The Sumerians: Their History, Culture and Character by Kramer (English) Paperbac

Description: The Sumerians by Kramer The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums B.C. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them.Professor Kramer communicates his enthusiasm for his subject as he outlines the history of the Sumerian civilization and describes their cities, religion, literature, education, scientific achievements, social structure, and psychology. Finally, he considers the legacy of Sumer to the ancient and modern world."There are few scholars in the world qualified to write such a book, and certainly Kramer is one of them. . . . One of the most valuable features of this book is the quantity of texts and fragments which are published for the first time in a form available to the general reader. For the layman the book provides a readable and up-to-date introduction to a most fascinating culture. For the specialist it presents a synthesis with which he may not agree but from which he will nonetheless derive stimulation."—"American Journal of Archaeology""An uncontested authority on the civilization of Sumer, Professor Kramer writes with grace and urbanity."—"Library Journal" FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums B.C. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them.Professor Kramer communicates his enthusiasm for his subject as he outlines the history of the Sumerian civilization and describes their cities, religion, literature, education, scientific achievements, social structure, and psychology. Finally, he considers the legacy of Sumer to the ancient and modern world."There are few scholars in the world qualified to write such a book, and certainly Kramer is one of them. . . . One of the most valuable features of this book is the quantity of texts and fragments which are published for the first time in a form available to the general reader. For the layman the book provides a readable and up-to-date introduction to a most fascinating culture. For the specialist it presents a synthesis with which he may not agree but from which he will nonetheless derive stimulation."—American Journal of Archaeology"An uncontested authority on the civilization of Sumer, Professor Kramer writes with grace and urbanity."—Library Journal Table of Contents 1. Archeology and Decipherment 2. History: Heroes, Kings, and Ensis 3. Society: The Sumerian City 4. Religion: Theology, Rite, and Myth 5. Literature: The Sumerian Belles-Lettres 6. Education: The Sumerian School 7. Character: Drives, Motives, and Values 8. The Legacy of Sumer Appendixes A. The Origin and Development of the Cuneiform System of Writing B. The Sumerian Language C. Votive Inscriptions D. Sample Date-Formulas E. Sumerian King List F. Letters G. Ditillas (court decisions) H. Lipit-Ishtar Law Code I. Farmers Almanac Selected Bibliography Index Details ISBN0226452387 Language English ISBN-10 0226452387 ISBN-13 9780226452388 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1971 Series Phoenix Books Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle Their History, Culture and Character Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Edition New edition Short Title SUMERIANS REV/E Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780226452388 NZ Release Date 1971-02-15 US Release Date 1971-02-15 UK Release Date 1971-02-15 Author Kramer Pages 370 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1971-02-15 DEWEY 913.35 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1971-02-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135641803;

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