In this authoritative guide to the Assyrian language, Leonard William King provides a thorough introduction to the basics of cuneiform writing and translation. Drawing on his extensive experience as a historian and archaeologist, King offers a highly engaging and accessible account of Assyrian language and culture, making this an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Mesopotamia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.