W. ST. CHAD BOSCAWEN - The First of Empires. Babylon of the Bible. In the Light of Latest Research. An Account of the Origin, Growth, and Development of the Empire, Civilization, and History of the Sncient Babylonian Empire From the Earliest Times to the Consolidation of the Em

London England / New York, Harper & Brothers, 1903. First Edition, Binding: Cloth, Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo Hardback Hardback. First Edition. The First of Empires. Previous owners ex libris name sticker to inside cover. Shelf wear to top and bottom edge of spine and corners of cloth. Rolled spine. Red cloth with gilt lettering. The First of Empires. 'Babylon of the Bible' In Light of Latest Reseach. An Account of the Origin, Growth, and Development of the Empire, Civilization, and History of the Ancient Babylonian Empire From the Earliest Times to the Consolidation of the Empire in B.C. 2000. Contents: The Lands of Nimrod. Beginnings of Babylonian Civilization. Egypt and Chaldea. The City Kingdoms. The Garden of the Orient. 'Khammurabi the Great'. 'The Code of Khammurabi'. 'Laws of Khammurabi'. The Beginnings of Literature. Appendix A: Babylonian and Assyrian Art in Relation to Egypt. Appendix B: Foundation Ceremonies. Appendix C: The Legend of Death. Appendix D: The Deluge Legend. Index. Illustrated. 355 pp. Hand cut pages.