The Ancient Near East in the Nineteenth Century: I. Claiming and Conquering

by Kevin M McGeough

Book Overview

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, little was known of the ancient Near East except for what was preserved in the Bible and Classical literature. By the end of that century, an amazing transformation had occurred: the basic outline of ancient Near Eastern history was now understood and the material culture of the region was recognizable to the general public. This three-volume study explores the various ways by which non-specialists would...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1910928836
• ISBN13: 9781910928837
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Sheffield Phoenix Press Ltd
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"