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Beascoa An Annotated Sumerian Dictionary - Scholarly Lexicon

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Explore the roots of written history with An Annotated Sumerian Dictionary by Beascoa. As the first language ever recorded in writing around 3200-3100 BCE, Sumerian holds a unique place in human history. This volume serves as the first comprehensive English-language scholarly lexicon dedicated to the Sumerian language. This dictionary provides deep insights into the nuances of meaning for Sumerian terms. It is designed to help researchers and students navigate the complexities of historical inscriptions, as well as literary, administrative, and lexical texts. Whether you are studying the origins of cuneiform script or the scholarly traditions of ancient Mesopotamia, this reference work provides the necessary linguistic foundation. By covering a wide range of text types, this lexicon acts as an essential tool for anyone working with ancient Mesopotamian studies. It captures the evolution of the language from its origins through its continued use as a scholarly written language until the end of the first millennium BCE. This is a vital addition to any collection of foreign language dictionaries and historical reference materials.

Key Features

Comprehensive English-language lexicon specifically designed for scholarly study of the Sumerian language.

Provides detailed coverage of nuances for terms found in historical inscriptions and ancient literary works.

Includes essential vocabulary for analyzing administrative and lexical texts from ancient Mesopotamia.

Serves as a foundational resource for understanding the cuneiform script and its earliest applications.

Traces linguistic usage from the origins of writing through the end of the first millennium BCE.

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Beascoa
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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 May 2023
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08 October 2021

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