Sumerian and Akkadian Royal Inscriptions, Volume 1: Presargonic Inscriptions (American Oriental Series Translations)

This is the first volume in a projected sub-series, Sumerian and Akkadian Royal Inscriptions. It provides translations of all royal inscriptions from Mesopotamia prior to the advent of Sargon of Agade. The translations are intended for scholars--Assyriologists and those in other disciplines who require acess to the data of these texts in an up-to-date, accurate, and informed presentation. The notes reflect the diversity of this audience. Indexes provide easy access to the data.