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 Urbanism in the Aegean Bronze Age 
 Urbanism in the Aegean Bronze Age Author: Keith Branigan Hardcover 2002 Pages: 192 Format: PDF Size: 14.4 mb Language: english State-formation and the emergence of civilization have been two of the major arenas of debate in Aegean prehistory for the last twenty five years. The process of urbanization has therefore been at the forefront of scholarly debate. Bronze Age towns, however, have largely been ignored, particularly at a generalized level. Research has usually focused on their architecture, and particularly their elite or public architecture, rather than their general nature and character, and many studies have been restricted to a single town or even a single building. This volume redresses the balance and draws attention and thought not only to urban settlements as a whole but to their social and economic roles, their demographic significance and ultimately to their character and personality.
The Cambridge World History of Slavery: Volume 1, The Ancient Mediterranean World
 Author: Keith Bradley, Paul Cartledge "The Cambridge World History of Slavery: Volume 1, The Ancient Mediterranean World" C/U/P 2011 Pages: 632 ISBN: 052184066X Format: PDF Size: 10 mb Language: English Quality: Good Volume 1 in the new Cambridge World History of Slavery surveys the history of slavery in the ancient Mediterranean world. Although chapters are devoted to the ancient Near East and the Jews, its principal concern is with the societies of ancient Greece and Rome. These are often considered as the first examples in world history of genuine slave societies because of the widespread prevalence of chattel slavery, which is argued to have been a cultural manifestation of the ubiquitous violence in societies typified by incessant warfare. There was never any sustained opposition to slavery, and the new religion of Christianity probably reinforced rather than challenged its existence. In twenty-two chapters, leading scholars explore the centrality of slavery in ancient Mediterranean life using a wide range of textual and material evidence. Non-specialist readers in particular will find the volume an accessible account of the early history of this crucial phenomenon.
Assiri. I Conquistatori della Mesopotamia
 Assiri. I Conquistatori della Mesopotamia Milano: Corriere della Sera Author: Andre Parrot Grandi Civilta, Volume 16 2005 (Scritto nel: 1961) Pages: 317 Format: pdf Language: Italiano Size: 95.44 mb Quality: Good L’Arte Sumerica e l’Arte Assira sono tra loro abbastanza simili, essendo la seconda la continuazione della prima. Ma le similitudini tra questi due popoli non si fermano all’Arte, abbracciando anche la mitologia e la scrittura. In effetti, si puo’ quasi notare una certa continuita’ in Mesopotamia durante le varie dominazioni che si sono susseguite. In effetti, in questo volume, non viene esaminata solo la civilta’ Assira, ma anche altre civilta’, quali as esempio gli Achemenidi (Dario, Serse, Artaserse), e viene illustrata anche la storia della Mesopotamia e dei popoli che la hanno abitata e dominata, fino all’arrivo di Alessandro Magno, che riusci’ a conquistare tutte le popolazioni del Vicino Oriente e si spinse all’interno anche dell’Oriente nel suo breve regno interrotto da una morte prematura all’eta’ di soli 30 anni.
Early Hydraulic Civilization in Egypt: A Study in Cultural Ecology
 Author:Karl W. Butzer Early Hydraulic Civilization in Egypt: A Study in Cultural Ecology Chicago: Univeristy of Chicago Press 1976 Format: pdf Size: 6.86 MB Early Hydraulic Civilization in Egypt is a fundamental contribution to knowledge of the cultural ecology of civilization in the Nile Valley. While the book extends the temporal range of publications scheduled for the Prehistoric Archeology and Ecology series well into more recent millennia, the nature of the problems Butzer treats and the perspective in which they are seen are obviously as central to the series' purpose as works dealing with early prehistory. This is the first effective attempt to isolate, understand, and synthesize the critical factors involved in the rise of an "irrigation civilization."
The Senedjemib Complex, Part 1
 Author:Edward Brovarski The Senedjemib Complex, Part 1 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2000 Format: pdf Size: 169.02 MB Language: English In 1901 the Egyptian Antiquities Service granted permits for scientific excavations at the royal pyramids and private mastaba tombs of Giza. The American team trader archaeologist and museum curator George Andrew Reisner (1867-1942), became the Joint Egyptian Expedition of Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in 1905, and continued almost uninterrupted until 1942. Despite the publication of his monumental History of the Giza Necropolis I-II, Reisner was unable to begin the tomb-by-tomb publication series he originally envisioned. This task was initiated by William Kelly Simpson in the early 1970s in the form of the Giza Mastabas Series. The goal of the project is to continue and complete the publication of Reisner's excavations at Giza, fully documenting the mastaba tombs with descriptive text, hieroglyphic translations, facsimile line drawings, plans, sections, and photographs.PThis book presents an account of the excavation of Senedjemib Inti (G2370), Khnumenti (G2374) and Senedjemib Mahi (G2378). Excavations in 1912-13 revealed that the three tombs formed part of a great complex of family tombs erected around a paved court, and that four generations of the Senedjemib family served as viziers of Egypt and royal architects over a hundred year period in the later old Kingdom. The tombs document changes in tomb architecture and decoration from the end of the fifth dynasty to the end of the sixth. Additionally they contain two lengthy autobiographical inscriptions.
Schliemann: The Story of a Gold-Seeker
 Author: Emil Ludwig Schliemann: The Story of a Gold-Seeker Little, Brown, and Company 1932 Format: PDF Size: 15,64 mb Language: English
The Ancient Egyptians
 Author: Jane Shuter The Ancient Egyptians (History Starts Here) Steck-Vaughn 2000 32 Format: Pdf Size: 3 MB Language: English
Cretan pictographs and prae-Phoenician script.
 Author: Evans, Arthur, Sir Cretan pictographs and prae-Phoenician script. London : B. Quaritch 1895 Format: PDF Size: 9.15 mb Language: English
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt
 Author: Bill Manley The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt Penguin (Non-Classics) 1997 ISBN: 0140513310 Language: English Pages: 144 Format: PDF Size: 130,06 МБ From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. Noted Egyptologist Bill Manley traces its history from the founding of Memphis around 5000 B.C. Recent archaeological evidence sheds new light on the vast architectural legacy of one of the world's oldest nations. Full-color maps and b&w illus.
The Bones of a King: Richard III Rediscovered
 Author: The Grey Friars Research Team The Bones of a King: Richard III Rediscovered Wiley-Blackwell 2015 Format: PDF Size: 10.9 Mb Language: English The dramatic story of Richard III, England's last medieval king, captured the world's attention when an archaeological team led by the University of Leicester identified his remains in February 2013. Bones of a King presents the official behind-the-scenes story of the Grey Friars dig based on the research of the specialists directly involved in the discovery. - A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most exciting historical discoveries of our time - Features numerous photographs of the dig as well as the king's remains - Explains the scientific evidence behind his identification, including DNA retrieval and sequencing, soil samples, his wounds and his scoliosis, and what they reveal about his life, his health and even the food he ate - Builds an expansive view of Richard's life, death and burial, as well as accounts of the treatment of his body prior to burial, and his legacy in the public imagination from the time of his death to the present - The most extensive and authoritative book written for non-specialists by the team who discovered Richard III
Empire of the Aztecs
 Author: Barbara A. Somervill Empire of the Aztecs (Great Empires of the Past) Chelsea House Publications 2010 ISBN: 1604131497 Format: PDF Size: 22,1 МБ Language: English Pages: 160 Despite only existing for two centuries, the Aztec managed to found their civilization on an island in the Valley of Mexico, link causeways to the mainland, develop far-reaching trade agreements, and build Tenochtitlan, one of the world's largest cities at the time of the Spanish invasion. Today, many people living in Mexico can trace their roots back to the Aztec Empire, which serves as a bridge between the modern and ancient worlds. "Empire of the Aztec" opens with a summary of the rise and fall of the empire, placing it within the context of its time period and geographical location. The second half of this new book explores the daily lives of the Aztec people, focusing on their social customs, religious practices, family and community structure, and cultural accomplishments, and includes primary sources to offer firsthand accounts. The volume concludes with the legacy of the Aztec and how it is maintained today.
Early Europe - Mysteries in Stone
 Author: Collective Early Europe - Mysteries in Stone (Lost Civilizations Series) Time-Life Books 1995 Format: PDF Pages: 176 Language: English Size: 27 MB Readers assume the role of archaeologists, uncovering secrets of ancient civilizations. Stunning photographs and illustrations, plus detailed cutaways, maps and diagrams. The first Europeans: travelers on an epic journey Essay: the mysterious stones Search for permanence in an unsure world Essay: explorers of the wetlands Dawn of the age of metals Essay: a man frozen in time The age of insecurity Essay: voyagers from the past
Living Buddhas: The Self-Mummified Monks of Yamagata, Japan
 Living Buddhas: The Self-Mummified Monks of Yamagata, Japan Author: Ken Jeremiah McFarland & Company 2010 ISBN: 0786448806 Pages: 236 Format: PDF Size: 4 mb Language: english Northern Japan is home to an ancient, esoteric tradition of self-mummifying Buddhist monks, a tradition little known to the outside world. Long after death, these ascetics continue to be revered as living Buddhas. This first English-language work on the subject recounts the process by which these monks starve themselves for a decade, bury themselves alive with only a small breathing tube, and meditate until death. After three years, the mummified body is exhumed and displayed. The biographies of various monks are presented within this history of self-mummification, as is an examination of the religious beliefs involved, an amalgamation of three distinct religious traditions. Also explored is the role of asceticism in religion, and beliefs about life and death shared by the Buddhist sects involved in self-mummification.
Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt
 Author: Stephen Quirke Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt (Blackwell Ancient Religions) Wiley-Blackwell 2014 Format: PDF Size: 10.4 Mb Language: English Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt offers a stimulating overview of the study of ancient Egyptian religion by examining research drawn from beyond the customary boundaries of Egyptology and shedding new light on entrenched assumptions. - Discusses the evolution of religion in ancient Egypt – a belief system that endured for 3,000 years - Dispels several modern preconceptions about ancient Egyptian religious practices - Reveals how people in ancient Egypt struggled to secure well-being in the present life and the afterlife
The Penguin History of the World
 Author: J. M. Roberts, Odd Arne Westad The Penguin History of the World (6th edition) Allen Lane 2013 Format: epub Size: 18.5 Mb Language: English This is a completely new and updated edition of J. M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad's widely acclaimed, landmark bestseller "The Penguin History of the World". For generations of readers "The Penguin History of the World" has been one of the great cultural experiences - the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur and folly, drama and pain in a single authoritative book. Now, for the first time, it has been completely overhauled for its 6th edition - not just bringing it up to date, but revising it throughout in the light of new research and discoveries, such as the revolution in our understanding of many civilizations in the Ancient World. The closing sections of the book reflect what now seems to be the inexorable rise of Asia and the increasingly troubled situation in the West. About the authors: J.M. Roberts, CBE, published "The Penguin History of the World" in 1976 to immediate acclaim. His other major books include "The Paris Commune from the Right", "The Triumph of the West" (which was also a successful television series), "The Penguin History of Europe" and "The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century". He died in 2003. Odd Arne Westad, FBA, is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics. He has published fifteen books on modern and contemporary international history, among them "The Global Cold War", which won the Bancroft Prize, and "Decisive Encounters", a standard history of the Chinese civil war. He also served as general co-editor of the "Cambridge History of the Cold War". Reviews: "A work of outstanding breadth of scholarship and penetrating judgements. There is nothing better of its kind". (Jonathan Sumption, "Sunday Telegraph"). "A stupendous achievement". (A.J.P. Taylor). "A brilliant book ...the most outstanding history of the world yet written". (J.H. Plumb).
The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy
 The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy Princeton University Press Author: Adrienne Mayor 2010 Pages: 480 Format: PDF Size: 9 mb Language: English Machiavelli praised his military genius. European royalty sought out his secret elixir against poison. His life inspired Mozart's first opera, while for centuries poets and playwrights recited bloody, romantic tales of his victories, defeats, intrigues, concubines, and mysterious death. But until now no modern historian has recounted the full story of Mithradates, the ruthless king and visionary rebel who challenged the power of Rome in the first century BC. In this richly illustrated book--the first biography of Mithradates in fifty years--Adrienne Mayor combines a storyteller's gifts with the most recent archaeological and scientific discoveries to tell the tale of Mithradates as it has never been told before. The Poison King describes a life brimming with spectacle and excitement. Claiming Alexander the Great and Darius of Persia as ancestors, Mithradates inherited a wealthy Black Sea kingdom at age fourteen after his mother poisoned his father. He fled into exile and returned in triumph to become a ruler of superb intelligence and fierce ambition. Hailed as a savior by his followers and feared as a second Hannibal by his enemies, he envisioned a grand Eastern empire to rival Rome. After massacring eighty thousand Roman citizens in 88 BC, he seized Greece and modern-day Turkey. Fighting some of the most spectacular battles in ancient history, he dragged Rome into a long round of wars and threatened to invade Italy itself. His uncanny ability to elude capture and surge back after devastating losses unnerved the Romans, while his mastery of poisons allowed him to foil assassination attempts and eliminate rivals. The Poison King is a gripping account of one of Rome's most relentless but least understood foes.
The Tomb of Three Foreign Wives of Tuthmosis III
 The Tomb of Three Foreign Wives of Tuthmosis III Author: Lilyquist, Christine, 2003 Metropolitan Museum of Art Format: PDF ISBN: 1588390462 Size: 45 МБ Pages: 395 Language: English This work attempts to reconstruct and understand the tomb of three foreign wives of Tuthmosis III that was robbed by villagers in the Wady Gabbanat el-Qurud near Luxor in 1916. Most of the objects thought to have come from the tomb eventually made their way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and over the years many studies have been carried out to better understand the site. This present study offers the most up to date knowledge of the tomb and its contents. Well illustrated. This volume is the result of a collaborative effort to reconstruct the 15th-century BC tomb of three foreign wives of Tuthmosis III, discovered and robbed by villagers near Luxor in 1916. A general account was published by Herbert Winlock in 1948 ("The Treasure of Three Egyptian Princesses", New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art). The present book differs substantially in the type and extent of documentation provided and in interpretation. Verification is provided of tomb provenance for a number of objects, for example, when objects previously thought to have come from the tomb are now considered forgeries. The text explores and documents: the location of the tomb in the southwest valleys at Thebes; field work conducted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art at the site in 1988; art market finds alleged to have come from the tomb; and the names of the foreign wives and the lives they might have led.
Early Judaism: A Comprehensive Overview
 Early Judaism: A Comprehensive Overview Author: John J Collins William ISBN-10: 080286922X 2012 Pages: 533 Language: English Format: PDF Size: 81 mb Early Judaism is a collection of fifteen first-rate articles from a diverse group of superb international scholars. This excellent introductory volume provides a comprehensive overview of essential topics such as early Judaism in modern scholarship, Jewish history from Alexander to Hadrian, Judaism in Israel and in the Diaspora, the Jewish Scriptures, early Jewish biblical interpretation, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo and Josephus. Contributors include John M G Barclay, Miriam Pucci Ben Zeev, Katell Berthelot, John J Collins, Erich S Gruen, Daniel C Harlow, James L Kugel, Adam Kolman Marshak, Steve Mason, James S McLaren, Maren R Niehoff, David T Runia, Lawrence H Schiffman, Chris Seeman, Gregory E Sterling, Loren T Stuckenbruck, Eibert Tigchelaar, Eugene Ulrich, Annewies van den Hoek, James C VanderKam and Jürgen K Zangenberg.
An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
 Author: Kathryn A. Bard An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (Second edition) Wiley-Blackwell 2015 Format: PDF Size: 28 Mb Language: English This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods, and has now been updated to include recent discoveries and new illustrations. - Superbly illustrated with photographs, maps, and site plans, with additional illustrations in this new edition - Organized into 11 chapters, covering: the history of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric and pharaonic chronology and the ancient Egyptian language; geography, resources, and environment; and seven chapters organized chronologically and devoted to specific archaeological sites and evidence - Includes sections on salient topics such as the constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza and the process of mummification
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