The Oxford Handbook of Cuneiform Culture

The cuneiform script, the writing system of ancient Mesopotamia, was witness to one of the world's oldest literate cultures. For over three millennia, it was the vehicle of communication from (at its greatest extent) Iran to the Mediterranean, Anatolia to Egypt. The Oxford Handbook of Cuneiform Culture examines the Ancient Middle East through the lens of cuneiform writing. The contributors, a mix of scholars from across the disciplines, explore, define, and to some extent look beyond the boundaries of the written word, using Mesopotamia's clay tablets and stone inscriptions not just as ‘texts' but also as material artefacts that offer much additional information about their creators, readers, users and owners.Additional ISBNs9780198856030The Oxford Handbook of Cuneiform Culture 1st Edition is written by Karen Radner; Eleanor Robson and published by OUP Oxford. ISBNs for The Oxford Handbook of Cuneiform Culture are 9780191617614, 019161761X and the print ISBNs are 9780199557301, 0199557306. Additional ISBNs include 9780198856030.