Assyrian Deeds and Documents V1, Cuneiform Texts: Recording the Transfer of Property (1898)

Assyrian Deeds and Documents Volume 1 is a book that contains cuneiform texts which record the transfer of property in ancient Assyria. The book was written by Claude Hermann Walter Johns and was first published in 1898. The cuneiform texts were discovered during archaeological excavations in Mesopotamia and were translated by the author. The texts provide valuable insights into the legal and economic systems of ancient Assyria, including the methods used for transferring property ownership, the types of property being transferred, and the roles played by witnesses and officials. The book is an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia.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.