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A Concise Dictionary of Akkadian: Akkadian-English by Jeremy Black, et al. (Paperback, 2000)

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Delve into the ancient world with "A Concise Dictionary of Akkadian: Akkadian-English" by Jeremy Black and an ensemble of scholars. This indispensable reference tool, published by Harrassowitz Verlag in the year 2000, is a treasure for anyone studying or teaching the history and languages of the Near East. With 474 pages of comprehensive listings, it's an invaluable resource for both students and experts alike.The dictionary is presented in a practical paperback format, with dimensions of 240 mm in height and 170 mm in width, ensuring it sits comfortably in hand or on a desk. It offers a bridge between Akkadian and English, facilitating a deeper understanding of the intricacies of Akkadian language and culture for a diverse audience with an interest in history and linguistics.

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Akkadian, comprising the Babylonian, Assyrian and Old Akkadian dialects, is the earliest known Semitic language, attested from the middle of the 3rd millenium B.C. until the time of Christ. It was widely adopted in the ancient Near East as a written vehicle for scholarship, literature, legal and diplomatic affairs. It is the language of the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Code of Hammurapi, the inscriptions of the kings of Assyria and Babylonia and countless legal and administrative documents.A Concise Dictionary of Akkadian has been prepared for the convenience of students and scholars on the basis of Wolfram von Sodens Akkadisches Handworterbuch updated with reference to the Chicago Assyrian Dictionary and other sources. It aims to include all certainly attested words with variant forms, dialect and period distribution, logographic writings and English meanings (but not textual citations). A list of roots assists in tracking down the right entries.