The Tel-el-Amarna Letters (1400 B.C.)

By Charles Francis Horne

Book Overview

The Tel-el-Amarna Letters (1400 B.C.) is a book written by Charles F. Horne that provides a comprehensive account of the Tel-el-Amarna letters, which are a collection of ancient clay tablets discovered in Egypt in the late 19th century. The letters date back to the 14th century B.C. and were written in cuneiform script, the earliest known form of writing.The book provides a detailed analysis of the letters, which were written by various rulers and officials of the ancient Near East to the pharaoh of Egypt, Amenhotep III, and his son and successor, Akhenaten. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including diplomacy, trade, military affairs, and personal matters.Horne's book includes translations of the letters, as well as commentary and analysis of their historical significance. He also provides background information on the political and cultural context of the time, including the rise of the Hittite empire and the decline of the Egyptian empire.Overall, The Tel-el-Amarna Letters (1400 B.C.) is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in ancient history, providing insight into the political and cultural landscape of the ancient Near East during one of its most turbulent periods.THIS 104 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162908874
• ISBN13: 9781162908878
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"