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Libri antichi e moderni

Lloyd, Seton

Ancient Turkey: A Traveller's History

University of California Press, 1999

27,50 €

Kalamos Books

(STREETSVILLE, Canada)

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Anno di pubblicazione
1999
ISBN
9780520220423
Luogo di stampa
Berkeley CA
Autore
Lloyd, Seton
Editori
University of California Press
Soggetto
ANCIENT TURKEY ANATOLIA ASIA MINOR IONIA HITTITES PHRYGIANS
Descrizione
S
Sovracoperta
No
Stato di conservazione
Come nuovo
Legatura
Brossura
Copia autografata
No
Prima edizione
No

Descrizione

"This lively account of Turkey's early history is for the ever-increasing number of travellers who enjoy the rich diversity of its ancient sites.[it] traces the complex ebb and flow of peoples . actross Anatolia from prehistoric times to the coming of Christianity. [including} . the exploits of the Hittite kings, the confrontation of Croesus and the Persian king Cyrus, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and Mithridates' epic resistance against Rome. Archaeological landmarks discussed include the discovery of the Alaca H¸y¸k tombs, the attempts to establish the location of Troy, and the opening of the Tomb of Midas. [it] shows how each successive culture has left its mark on an astonishing variety of sites, from the shrines of «atal H¸y¸k to the temples of Ephesus and the churches founded by St. Paul." 240p. illus (some col) biblography.index.