9781332859375 - Lydian Inscriptions (Classic Reprint) di Littmann, Enno (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of the Lydian language, an ancient tongue once spoken in the region of Lydia in western Anatolia. The author meticulously examines the Lydian alphabet, deciphering its unique symbols and comparing them to other known scripts like Greek and Phoenician. Through this analysis, the author reconstructs the phonetic values of Lydian letters, providing valuable insights into the language's pronunciation and structure. The book primarily focuses on funerary inscriptions discovered during archaeological excavations in Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia. These inscriptions offer glimpses into Lydian society, culture, and religious beliefs, shedding light on the lives and deaths of the people who once inhabited this influential kingdom. The author's careful interpretation of these texts reveals fascinating details about Lydian names, social structures, and funerary practices. Furthermore, the book explores the connections between Lydian and other ancient languages, such as Lycian, Etruscan, and various Indo-European dialects. By drawing these comparisons, the author contributes to a broader understanding of the linguistic landscape of the ancient Mediterranean world. The book's insights into the Lydian language provide a valuable key to unlocking the mysteries of this once-powerful civilization and its place in the history of human communication. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.