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A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce

Archibald Henry Sayce FRAS was a pioneer British Assyriologist and linguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford from 1891 to 1919. He was able to write in at least twenty ancient and modern languages, and was known for his emphasis on the importance of archaeological and monumental evidence in linguistic research. He was a contributor to articles in the 9th, 10th and 11th editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica.

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The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos

"The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intricate rel...

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The Hittites: The story of a Forgotten Empire

"The Hittites: The Story of a Forgotten Empire" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the signifi...

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A Primer of Assyriology

"A Primer of Assyriology" by A. H. Sayce is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive introductio...

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The religions of ancient Egypt and Babylonia

"The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia" by A. H. Sayce is a scholarly work that serves as a series of lectures on the religious beliefs and pra...

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Introduction to the science of language, Volume 1 (of 2)

"Introduction to the Science of Language, Volume 1" by A. H. Sayce is a scholarly examination of the nature and development of language, written in th...

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Assyria: Its Princes, Priests and People By-Paths of Bible Knowledge VII

"Assyria: Its Princes, Priests and People" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the ancient ...

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Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs

"Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate...

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Patriarchal Palestine

"Patriarchal Palestine" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the history and geography...

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Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

"Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This detailed exploration delves i...

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The archæology of the cuneiform inscriptions

"The Archæology of the Cuneiform Inscriptions" by A. H. Sayce is a scholarly examination of cuneiform inscriptions, written in the early 20th century....

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Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments A Sketch of the Most Striking Confirmations of the Bible, From Recent Discoveries in Egypt, Palestine, Assyria, Babylonia, Asia Minor

"Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book presents a synthesis of arc...

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