A Guide to the Old Persian Inscriptions (1893)

A Guide To The Old Persian Inscriptions (1893) is a comprehensive book written by Herbert Cushing Tolman. The book is a detailed guide to deciphering and understanding the ancient Old Persian inscriptions, which were found on various monuments and artifacts from the Achaemenid Empire. The Achaemenid Empire was the first Persian Empire, which existed from 550 BC to 330 BC.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Old Persian inscriptions. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Achaemenid Empire and its history, while the second chapter discusses the Old Persian language and its script. The following chapters provide a detailed analysis of the inscriptions found on various artifacts, including the Cyrus Cylinder, the Behistun Inscription, and the Naqsh-e Rustam Inscriptions. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the inscriptions, as well as translations and interpretations of their meanings.Overall, A Guide To The Old Persian Inscriptions (1893) is an essential resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history and culture of the Achaemenid Empire. The book provides a thorough analysis of the Old Persian language and its script, as well as an in-depth exploration of the inscriptions found on various artifacts from the empire.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.