The Wandering Throne of Solomon: Objects and Tales of Kingship in the Medieval Mediterranean

by Allegra Iafrate

In The Wandering Throne of Solomon: Objects and Tales of Kingship in the Medieval Mediterranean Allegra Iafrate analyzes the circulation of artifacts and literary traditions related to king Solomon, particularly among Christians, Jews and Muslims, from the 10th to the 13th century.

The author shows how written sources and objects of striking visual impact interact and describes the efforts to match the literary echoes of past wonders...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004305181
• ISBN13: 9789004305182
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.5"