History Of Assurbanipal (1871)

The History of Assurbanipal is a book written by George Smith and published in 1871. It is a historical account of the life and reign of Assurbanipal, the last great king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. The book covers his military campaigns, his building projects, and his efforts to collect and preserve ancient texts. It also includes translations of some of the documents that Assurbanipal collected, including the Epic of Gilgamesh. The book is based on the author's study of cuneiform tablets and other ancient sources, and it provides valuable insights into the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia.Translated From The Cuneiform Inscriptions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.