Records of the Past, 2nd Series, Volume I: Being English Translations of the Ancient Monuments of Egypt and Western Asia

by Archibald Henry Sayce

Overview

Records of the Past, 2nd Series, Volume I by A. H. Sayce is the first volume in a landmark five-part series presenting English translations of ancient texts from Egypt and Western Asia. First published in 1889, this volume includes key historical inscriptions and early versions of the Mesopotamian Creation epic, Enuma Elish. A foundational work in Assyriology and Egyptology, it offers both general readers and scholars a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs, politics, and mythology of the ancient Near East.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184470887
Publisher:	Mamba Press
Publication date:	05/15/2025
Series:	Records of the Past , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	480 KB

About the Author

Archibald Henry Sayce (1845–1933) was a pioneering British Assyriologist, linguist, and historian of the ancient Near East. A Fellow of Queen's College, Oxford, and later Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford, Sayce was instrumental in advancing the study of cuneiform and ancient Semitic languages during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His scholarly work helped lay the foundations for modern Assyriology and Egyptology.

Sayce authored numerous influential publications, including Records of the Past, a multi-volume series of English translations of ancient inscriptions and texts from Egypt and Western Asia. His ability to make complex ancient documents accessible to a wider audience earned him respect both within academic circles and among general readers. Through his meticulous translations and interpretations, Sayce played a crucial role in bringing the voices of the ancient world into the modern era.