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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 ● Pagini 256 ● ISBN 9781134787951 ● Editura Taylor and Francis ● Publicat 2002 ● Descărcabil 3 ori ● Valută EUR ● ID 3354510 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor Adobe DRM

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