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A distinguished team of internationally renowned scholars surveys the great empires from 1600 BC to AD 500, from the ancient Mediterranean to China.
Author : Thomas Harrison
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 17,59 MB
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9780892369874
A distinguished team of internationally renowned scholars surveys the great empires from 1600 BC to AD 500, from the ancient Mediterranean to China.
Author : Archibald Henry Sayce
Publisher :
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 27,39 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Arabian Peninsula
ISBN :
Author : Eric H. Cline
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 49,97 MB
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : History
ISBN : 0521889111
Introduction to the ancient Near East, Mediterranean and Europe, including the Greco-Roman world, Late Antiquity and the early Muslim period.
Author : Dr. John L. McLaughlin
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 22,20 MB
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1426765509
The cultures of the great empires of the ancient Near East from Egypt to Mesopotamia influenced Israel's religion, literature, and laws because of Israel's geographic location and political position situation. Anyone who wishes to understand the Old Testament texts and the history of ancient Israel must become familiar with the history, literature, and society of the surrounding kingdoms that at times controlled the region. Brief in presentation yet broad in scope, Ancient Near East will introduce students to the information and ideas essential to understanding the texts of the Old Testament while clarifying difficult issues concerning the relationship between Israel and its neighbors. Abingdon Essential Guides fulfill the need for brief, substantive, yet highly accessible introductions to the core disciplines in biblical, theological, and religious studies.
Author : H. W. F. Saggs
Publisher :
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 17,11 MB
Release : 1962
Category : Civilization, Assyro-Babylonian
ISBN :
Author : Hani Khafipour
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 1103 pages
File Size : 50,15 MB
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0231547846
In the early modern world, the Safavid, Ottoman, and Mughal empires sprawled across a vast swath of the earth, stretching from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The diverse and overlapping literate communities that flourished in these three empires left a lasting legacy on the political, religious, and cultural landscape of the Near East and India. This volume is a comprehensive sourcebook of newly translated texts that shed light on the intertwined histories and cultures of these communities, presenting a wide range of source material spanning literature, philosophy, religion, politics, mysticism, and visual art in thematically organized chapters. Scholarly essays by leading researchers provide historical context for closer analyses of a lesser-known era and a framework for further research and debate. The volume aims to provide a new model for the study and teaching of the region’s early modern history that stands in contrast to the prevailing trend of examining this interconnected past in isolation.
Author : George Rawlinson
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 2230 pages
File Size : 11,97 MB
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : History
ISBN :
George Rawlinson's 'The Great Empires of the Ancient East' is a comprehensive exploration of the powerful empires that once ruled the Middle East. Rawlinson meticulously details the rise and fall of civilizations such as the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Egyptians, providing a vivid depiction of their political structures, military conquests, and cultural achievements. Written in a scholarly and engaging style, the book offers readers a deeper understanding of the ancient world and its impact on modern society. As a prominent historian and linguist, George Rawlinson was well-equipped to tackle the complex history of the ancient Eastern empires. His extensive knowledge of ancient languages and cultures allowed him to provide unique insights and interpretations of historical events. Rawlinson's background as a professor of Ancient History at Oxford University also adds credibility to his research and analysis in this seminal work. 'The Great Empires of the Ancient East' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East and the legacies of ancient civilizations. Rawlinson's masterful storytelling and in-depth research make this book a valuable resource for scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike.
Author : Trevor Bryce
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 26,33 MB
Release : 2004-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 1134575866
Offering fascinating insights into the people and politics of the ancient near Eastern kingdoms, Trevor Bryce uses the letters of the five Great Kings as the focus of a fresh look at this turbulent and volatile region in the late Bronze Age.
Author : Craig Benjamin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 44,69 MB
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1107114969
Introduces a crucial period of world history when the vast exchange network of the Silk Roads connected most of Eurasia.
Author : Michael Scott
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 34,8 MB
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0465094732
"As panoramic as it is learned, this is ancient history for our globalized world." -- Tom Holland, author of Dynasty and Rubicon Twenty-five-hundred years ago, civilizations around the world entered a revolutionary new era that overturned old order and laid the foundation for our world today. In the face of massive social changes across three continents, radical new forms of government emerged; mighty wars were fought over trade, religion, and ideology; and new faiths were ruthlessly employed to unify vast empires. The histories of Rome and China, Greece and India-the stories of Constantine and Confucius, Qin Shi Huangdi and Hannibal-are here revealed to be interconnected incidents in the midst of a greater drama. In Ancient Worlds, historian Michael Scott presents a gripping narrative of this unique age in human civilization, showing how diverse societies responded to similar pressures and how they influenced one another: through conquest and conversion, through trade in people, goods, and ideas. An ambitious reinvention of our grandest histories, Ancient Worlds reveals new truths about our common human heritage. "A bold and imaginative page-turner that challenges ideas about the world of antiquity." UPeter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads