Assyrian Grammar & Reading Book. An Elementary Grammar, with full syllabary; and progressive reading book of the Assyrian Language in the Cuneiform type.

by Sayce

A.H. Sayce's An Elementary Grammar; with Full Syllabary and Progressive Reading Book of The Assyrian Language in the Cuneiform Type, part of the publisher's "Archaic Classics" series . The book has a fine binding of dark blue cloth over thick boards with elaborately tooled front cover with an embossed, gold gilt border, and titles featuring a sphinx in profile on a platform and top page edges in gold gilt. The rear cover is also blindstamped. Published in London by Samuel Bagster and Sons, the book is undated, but is from 1875 with the date at the end of the preface and a first edition due to that date. 2nd Impression

Hardcover

First published April 22, 2010

Reviews

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably the cheapest way to acquire material and dive into the Akkadian language, is it hamstrung by its age and the older methodology/lack of explicit method.

Self learners without much experience in learning languages (especially ancient ones) will find it extremely challenging, considering the lack of method or general instruction. However, considering the size and cost, the amount of material as well as included exercises are pretty impressive.

Personally, I’ve paired this with a Grammar of Akkadian - it functions well as a quick reference for cuneiform characters as well as additional exercises on noun and verb paradigms.