THE ART OF READING AND WRITING IN BABYLON

Discover the fascinating world of ancient Mesopotamia through the prism of the written word. Dominique Charpin's book, a prominent expert on the Middle East, will take you on a journey to the land of rulers, scribes, priests, and merchants. Uncover the secrets of divination, spells, and lamentations, delve into inscriptions, chronicles, and letters to the gods. Immerse yourself in the wealth of knowledge about one of the most fascinating civilizations in human history.

• Fascinating picture of Mesopotamian culture
• Insightful look at the art of the word in antiquity
• Accessible language and numerous examples of preserved texts
• Vast knowledge of Babylonian civilization
• Tribute paid to Assyriology and its discoveries
• Story of rulers, scribes, priests, and merchants
• Understanding of divination, spells, and lamentations

Dominique Charpin, the author of this extraordinary book, is one of the greatest experts on the ancient Middle East. His passion and erudition allow the reader to fully appreciate the richness of Mesopotamian culture. This book is not only a treasure trove of knowledge but also a fascinating story about the people who created this civilization.

In "The Art of Reading and Writing in Babylon" you will find answers to many questions about life in ancient Mesopotamia. How were the origins of writing interpreted? How was the reading of documents before the king carried out? What did the institutionalized schools for scribes look like? Why was the already dead Sumerian language taught there? How were legal texts and correspondence constructed? What made up the royal, private, and temple libraries? What did dedicatory and founding inscriptions, steles, letters sent to the gods, and even letters from the gods to the rulers contain?

This book is a real treat for all lovers of ancient history and culture. Thanks to it, you can travel in time and space to get to know the fascinating world of Mesopotamia. It is also a tribute to Assyriology, thanks to which we can learn about the history and culture of this extraordinary civilization. "The Art of Reading and Writing in Babylon" is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the ancient Middle East.

Państwowy Instytut Wydawniczy, the publisher of this book, is a renowned institution that has been taking care of the high quality of published works for years. Thanks to this, you can be sure that you are reaching for a book that has been carefully prepared and edited. "The Art of Reading and Writing in Babylon" is an excellent example of how PIW cares about popularizing knowledge about history and culture.