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Who's Who in the Ancient Near East (Who's Who)

By Gwendolyn Leick

Book information

Year
1999
ISBN
0415132304, 9780415132305
Open Library ID
OL6805341M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1060367 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
256\250
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

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 comprehesive glossary, chronological charts, maps and bibliographical information complement the biographical entries.

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