Archibald Sayce books in order
British Assyriologist and linguist
- Lived
- 1845–1933
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 21
Archibald Sayce published 13 non-fiction books and 8 other books, beginning with Assyria (1865). The best-known is Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians (1887).
Updated September 2026
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Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians
Archibald Sayce's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Assyria (1865)
Ancient Empires of the East (1884)
Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians (1887)
The Hittites (1888)
The Life and Times of Isaiah (1889)
The "higher Criticism" and the Verdict of the Monuments (1894)
Patriarchal Palestine (1895)
Babylonians and Assyrians (1899)
Monument Facts and Higher Critical Fancies (1904)
The Religion of Ancient Egypt (1913)
Other books in order
The Cuneiform Inscriptions of Van (1865)
The Principles of Comparative Philology (1874)
An Elementary Grammar (1875)
Introduction to the Science of Language (1880)
The Races of the Old Testament (1891)
Assyrian Grammar (1900)
The Archaeology of the Cuneiform Inscriptions (1906)
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About Archibald Sayce
Archibald Henry Sayce 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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Archibald Sayce FAQ
- How many books has Archibald Sayce written?
- Archibald Sayce published 13 non-fiction books and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Archibald Sayce's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians.
- What is Archibald Sayce's last book?
- The Religion of Ancient Egypt (1913).
- What is Archibald Sayce's most famous book?
- Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Religion of the Ancient Babylonians (1887) is Archibald Sayce's most widely read book.
- Can I read Archibald Sayce's books for free?
- Yes. 13 books by Archibald Sayce are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.