Who's Who in the Ancient Near East Paperback / softback
by Gwendolyn (Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, UK) Leick
Part of the Who's Who series
Paperback / softback
Description
What do we know of the real Nebuchadnezzar? Was there an historical precedent for the mythical Gilgamesh?
Who were the Hittites? When did Isaiah preach? How did Jezebel get her reputation?These and many more questions are answered in this fascinating survey of the people who inhabited the Near East between the twenty-fifth and the second centuries BC.
From Palestine to Iran and from Alexander the Great to Zechariah, Who's Who in the Ancient Near East presents a unique and comprehensive reference guide for all those with an interest in the ancient history of the area.
A comprehensive glossary, chronological charts, maps and bibliographical information complement the biographical entries.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/09/2001
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415132312
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/09/2001
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415132312
