The Story Of Phoenicia

By George Rawlinson

Book Overview

""The Story of Phoenicia"" by George Rawlinson is a historical account of the ancient civilization of Phoenicia, which was located along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The book covers the period from the earliest known settlements in the region to the conquest of the Phoenician cities by Alexander the Great. Rawlinson provides a detailed examination of the Phoenician people, their culture, religion, art, and architecture, as well as their trade and commerce, which made them one of the most prosperous and influential civilizations of the ancient world. The author also explores the Phoenician's interactions with other ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans. Rawlinson's work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the ancient Near East and the development of civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120931126
• ISBN13: 9781120931122
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"