History of the Ancient Chaldea (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. With Maps, Photos & IllustrationsBy George Rawlinson
Length6h 10m
About this audiobook
History of the Ancient Chaldea offers a learned reconstruction of early Mesopotamian civilization, tracing the geography, peoples, dynasties, religion, art, and political development of the Chaldean world. Written in the lucid, orderly prose characteristic of nineteenth-century historical scholarship, the book joins classical testimony, biblical references, and the then-new discoveries of Assyriology into a coherent narrative. Its literary context is Victorian antiquarian history, where empire, scripture, and archaeology intersected in ambitious accounts of the ancient Near East. George Rawlinson, an Oxford historian and clergyman, was deeply shaped by the intellectual climate of his age and by his family's connection to Oriental studies, especially through his brother Sir Henry Rawlinson's pioneering work on cuneiform inscriptions. His historical writings sought to make newly recovered ancient records intelligible to educated readers, balancing ecclesiastical learning, classical training, and archaeological enthusiasm. This book is recommended for readers interested in the foundations of Mesopotamian history and in the development of modern ancient-history writing. Though later scholarship has revised many details, Rawlinson's work remains valuable as a disciplined, elegant, and historically revealing synthesis of Chaldea as understood in the formative age of Near Eastern studies.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 28, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Collected Works of George Rawlinson
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. General View of the Country
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6Chapter II. Climate and Productions
7Chapter III. The People
8Chapter IV. Language and Writing
9Chapter V. Arts and Sciences
10Chapter VI. Manners and Customs
11Chapter VII. Religion
12Chapter VIII. History and Chronology
13Analysis
14Reflection
15Memorable Quotes
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