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Gwendolyn (Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, UK) Leick
Who”s Who in the Ancient Near East [EPUB ebook]

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

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Format EPUB ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9781134787951 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2002 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 3354510 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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