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With an account of a visit to the Chaldean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis, or Devil-Worshippers; and an inquiry into the manners and arts of the Ancient Assyrians.
By Austin Henry Layard, ESQ. D.C.L.
Third Edition in two volumes.
London: John Murray.
Austen Henry Layard's fascinating history of the ancient city of Nineveh, exploring his own excavations made there.
Complete with two tinted front pieces, a folding map, folding plates and plans.
Nineveh and its remains studies the ancient Asyrian city of Nineveh, wich was the largest city in the world for fifty years before 612 BC. It was one of the oldest and greatest cities in antiquary, the area being settled as early as 6000 BC.
In this work Layard explores the ancient city and discusses his monumental excavations, a fascinating insight into Victorian exploration and archaeology.
Working in Nineveh he uncovered a large proportion of the Assyrian palace reliefs known, and the library of Ashurbanipal.
Nice set in remarkably good condition. Firmly leather binding - covers with leather corners.
Pages bright and clean, no spotting. Book all-over in mint condition.
Volume I - 399 pp. with large folding folder
Volume II - 482 pp. with a lot of woodcuts and index.
Weight approx. 1.8 kg. 67522945
