Empires of the Plain: Henry Rawlinson and the Lost Languages of Babylon
Lesley Adkins explores Henry Rawlinson’s role in the study of Babylon and its lost languages. Combining biography with ancient history, Empires of the Plain introduces the figure, cultures, and written remains connected to one of the world’s most enduring civilizations.
About This Book
Empires of the Plain examines Henry Rawlinson and his connection to the lost languages of Babylon.
The book brings together the story of an individual figure and the broader history of ancient empires.
It offers readers an accessible entry into the study of Babylonian languages, inscriptions, and the recovery of knowledge from the ancient world.
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