Reading and writing in Babylon / Dominique Charpin ; translated by Jane Marie Todd.

Author/creator Charpin, Dominique
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2010.
Descriptionxiii, 315 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleLire et écrire à Babylone. English
Contents Apprenticeships in the art of the scribe : frameworks, methods, demographics -- The archival documents -- Oral and written. Part 1, Correspondence -- Oral and written. Part 2, Oaths, contracts, and treaties -- "Literary" works and libraries -- Messages for the gods and for posterity.
General noteTranslated from the French.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010010148
ISBN9780674049680 (alk. paper)
ISBN0674049683 (alk. paper)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DS69.5 .C4813 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold