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Author : David Soren
Publisher : Touchstone
ISBN 13 : 9780671732899
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (328 download)
Download or read book Carthage written by David Soren and published by Touchstone. This book was released on 1991 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780892368570
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (685 download)
Download or read book Tunisian Mosaics written by Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Roman Empire expanded its African settlements in the early centuries of the common era, thousands of mosaic floor pavements were fashioned to adorn the townhouses and rural estates of the African upper classes. Between the second and sixth centuries, mosaic art blossomed, particularly in Africa Proconsularis, the region comprising modern Tunisia. In contrast to the official art of imperial Rome, mosaics generally expressed the worldviews of private citizens. These artworks are remarkable for the intricate beauty of their polychromatic geometric and floral designs, as well as for figural scenes depicting the interests and activities of the patrons who commissioned them--scenes of daily life, athletic contests, gladiator spectacles, and classical literature and mythology. Abundantly illustrated throughout, Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa offers the general reader a lively introduction to this extraordinary ancient art. Initial chapters survey the historical background of Roman Africa and discuss the development of mosaic art in the Mediterranean. Subsequent chapters profile Tunisia's major mosaic sites and tour the collections of important museums. A final chapter surveys current initiatives to preserve this heritage for future generations.
Author : A·icha Ben Abed- Ben Khader
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780393025491
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (254 download)
Download or read book Carthage written by A·icha Ben Abed- Ben Khader and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Source Wikipedia
Publisher : University-Press.org
ISBN 13 : 9781230500331
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Ancient Tunisia written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 59. Chapters: Carthage, History of Punic-era Tunisia, History of Roman-era Tunisia, Early history of Tunisia, History of Punic-era Tunisia, part I, History of Punic-era Tunisia, part II, Prehistoric Tunisia, Background of Tunisian history, Outlines of early Tunisia, Berber kings of Roman-era Tunisia, Tacfarinas, Utica, Tunisia, Numidians, Syphax, History of ancient Tunisia. Excerpt: The article History of Punic-era Tunisia has been divided into two articles: History of Roman-era Tunisia describes first the Roman Africa Province. Rome took control of Carthage after the Third Punic War (149-146). There was a period of Berber kings allied with Rome (see prior article). Lands surrounding Carthage were annexed and reorganized, and the city of Carthage rebuilt, becoming the third city of the Empire. A long period of prosperity ensued; a cosmopolitan culture evolved. Trade quickened, the fields yielded their fruits. Settlers from across the Empire migrated here, forming a Latin-speaking ethnic mix. Some Berbers rose in society, e.g., Apuleius, while other Berbers remained rural, unlettered, and poor. Several Emperors from Africa reigned. Christianity became strong, and included Augustine of Hippo; yet it was troubled by the Donatist schism. During the eclipse of the Roman Empire, several prominent Berbers revolted. A generation later the Vandals, a Germanic kingdom, arrived and reigned over the former Africa province for nearly a century. A series of Berbers regimes established self-rule at the periphery. The Byzantine Empire eventually recaptured from the Vandals its dominion in 534, which endured until the Islamic conquest, completed in 705. Then came the final undoing of ancient Carthage. The Roman Empire, its extent under the emperor Trajan (r. 98-117), in 117. With Numidia added, the Province became Africa...
Author : L. Carl Brown
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400847842
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)
Download or read book The Tunisia of Ahmad Bey, 1837-1855 written by L. Carl Brown and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-08 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under the energetic but confused prodding of the activist ruler Ahmad Bey, Tunisia made its first effort to institute European-inspired political and military reforms. L. Carl Brown's book on the reign of Ahmad Bey is thus a case study in modernization as well as a historical survey of Tunisia in the mid-nineteenth century. Professor Brown explains the workings of the traditional political system, an elaborate blend of Hafsid and Ottoman governmental ideas and practices. He explores the ways in which the changes imposed on Tunisia by the West made this system unworkable. Turning to the modernization movement itself, the author argues that the first phase of modernization was almost exclusively in the hands of the existing political elite, whose background, education, career pattern, and self-image he examines. This elite, working within a political climate characterized by a close interweaving of domestic and diplomatic concerns, developed an operating style described as collaborationist modernization. In addition to recapturing in a narrative history the age of Ahmad Bey and the political class over which he ruled, Professor Brown fits the Tunisian story of these years into the broader historical context of change imposed by the West on the rest of the world. Originally published in 1975. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author : Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader
Publisher : W. W. Norton
ISBN 13 : 9780393025491
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (254 download)
Download or read book Carthage written by Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 1987 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R. F. Docter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789088903113
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Carthage written by R. F. Docter and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carthage is mainly known as the city that was utterly destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC. This book tells the story about this fascinating city, which for centuries was the center of a far-flung trade network in the Mediterranean. Carthage was founded by Phoenician migrants, who settled in the north of what is now Tunisia, probably in the ninth century BC. The city's strategic location was key to its success. From here, the Carthaginians could dominate both seafaring trade and the overland trade with the African interior. Carthage, Fact and Myth presents the most recent views of Carthaginian society, its commerce and politics, and the way its society was organized. Chapters, written by leading experts, describe the founding of Carthage, its merchant and war fleets, and the devastating wars with Rome. These include the campaigns of the famous Carthaginian commander Hannibal who crossed the Alps with his army and elephants to pose a grave threat to Rome, but he was ultimately unable to prevail. Tunisian experts describe Roman Carthage - the city as it was rebuilt by the Emperor Augustus - and discuss the later Christian period. Finally, the reader encounters a wealth of information about European images of Carthage, from 16th-century prints to the Alix series of comics.
Author : Source Wikipedia
Publisher : University-Press.org
ISBN 13 : 9781230844497
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (444 download)
Download or read book History of Tunisia by Period written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 69. Chapters: History of Punic-era Tunisia, History of Roman-era Tunisia, Ottoman Tunisia, History of medieval Tunisia, History of Punic-era Tunisia, part I, History of Punic-era Tunisia, part II, History of French-era Tunisia, Prehistoric Tunisia, History of early Islamic Tunisia, History of modern Tunisia, History of ancient Tunisia. Excerpt: The article History of Punic-era Tunisia has been divided into two articles: History of Roman-era Tunisia describes first the Roman Africa Province. Rome took control of Carthage after the Third Punic War (149-146). There was a period of Berber kings allied with Rome (see prior article). Lands surrounding Carthage were annexed and reorganized, and the city of Carthage rebuilt, becoming the third city of the Empire. A long period of prosperity ensued; a cosmopolitan culture evolved. Trade quickened, the fields yielded their fruits. Settlers from across the Empire migrated here, forming a Latin-speaking ethnic mix. Some Berbers rose in society, e.g., Apuleius, while other Berbers remained rural, unlettered, and poor. Several Emperors from Africa reigned. Christianity became strong, and included Augustine of Hippo; yet it was troubled by the Donatist schism. During the eclipse of the Roman Empire, several prominent Berbers revolted. A generation later the Vandals, a Germanic kingdom, arrived and reigned over the former Africa province for nearly a century. A series of Berbers regimes established self-rule at the periphery. The Byzantine Empire eventually recaptured from the Vandals its dominion in 534, which endured until the Islamic conquest, completed in 705. Then came the final undoing of ancient Carthage. The Roman Empire, its extent under the emperor Trajan (r. 98-117), in 117. With Numidia added, the Province became Africa Proconsularis.Following the defeat of Carthage in the...
Author : Richard Péan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (841 download)
Download or read book Ancient Tunisia written by Richard Péan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Franklin M Jones
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (26 download)
Download or read book A History of Tunisia written by Franklin M Jones and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'A History of Tunisia, ' readers go on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse narrative of one of North Africa's most significant nations. From its ancient origins as the center of Carthaginian civilization to its modern role as a dynamic cultural and revolutionary hub, Tunisia's story reflects resilience, innovation, and the enduring spirit of its people. Exploring the depths of time, I revealed Tunisia's complex past, tracing its evolution from a meeting point of Mediterranean cultures to a unified nation that has navigated conquest, colonization, and struggles for independence. However, this book goes beyond recounting events; it celebrates the country's cultural heritage and ongoing pursuit of progress and democracy. From the ancient ruins of Carthage to the Tunisia's cultural impact shines through its diverse landscapes. Whether you're a history buff, a traveler eager to explore Tunisia's wonders, or simply curious about this captivating land, this book promises to inform, entertain, and inspire. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of ancient marvels, contemporary challenges, and enduring wisdom as you delve into Tunisia's captivating history-a narrative that continues to unfold with each passing day."
Author : William V. HARRIS
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674038371
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)
Download or read book Ancient Literacy written by William V. HARRIS and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many people could read and write in the ancient world of the Greeks and Romans? No one has previously tried to give a systematic answer to this question. Most historians who have considered the problem at all have given optimistic assessments, since they have been impressed by large bodies of ancient written material such as the graffiti at Pompeii. They have also been influenced by a tendency to idealize the Greek and Roman world and its educational system. In Ancient Literacy W. V. Harris provides the first thorough exploration of the levels, types, and functions of literacy in the classical world, from the invention of the Greek alphabet about 800 B.C. down to the fifth century A.D. Investigations of other societies show that literacy ceases to be the accomplishment of a small elite only in specific circumstances. Harris argues that the social and technological conditions of the ancient world were such as to make mass literacy unthinkable. Noting that a society on the verge of mass literacy always possesses an elaborate school system, Harris stresses the limitations of Greek and Roman schooling, pointing out the meagerness of funding for elementary education. Neither the Greeks nor the Romans came anywhere near to completing the transition to a modern kind of written culture. They relied more heavily on oral communication than has generally been imagined. Harris examines the partial transition to written culture, taking into consideration the economic sphere and everyday life, as well as law, politics, administration, and religion. He has much to say also about the circulation of literary texts throughout classical antiquity. The limited spread of literacy in the classical world had diverse effects. It gave some stimulus to critical thought and assisted the accumulation of knowledge, and the minority that did learn to read and write was to some extent able to assert itself politically. The written word was also an instrument of power, and its use was indispensable for the construction and maintenance of empires. Most intriguing is the role of writing in the new religious culture of the late Roman Empire, in which it was more and more revered but less and less practiced. Harris explores these and related themes in this highly original work of social and cultural history. Ancient Literacy is important reading for anyone interested in the classical world, the problem of literacy, or the history of the written word.
Author : Frank M. Snowden
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674076266
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (762 download)
Download or read book Blacks in Antiquity written by Frank M. Snowden and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1970 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigates the participation of black Africans, usually referred to as "Ethiopians," by the Greek and Romans, in classical civilization, concluding that they were accepted by pagans and Christians without prejudice.
Author : Jonas Hoffmann-Schmidt
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (358 download)
Download or read book All You Need to Know about Tunisia written by Jonas Hoffmann-Schmidt and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Tunisia in all its diversity and splendor with our comprehensive book "All you need to know about Tunisia". Immerse yourself in the rich history from ancient times to the modern era, explore the fascinating culture, traditional architecture and culinary delights of this multifaceted country. Our book offers a detailed exploration of historical sites such as Carthage, the medina of Tunis and the ancient city of Kairouan. Learn about the significant periods of Tunisian history, from the Phoenicians to the Romans to the Islamic conquest and the French colonial period. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Tunisian society, shaped by its music, art, literature, and religious practices. Learn about the importance of family, gender roles, and the social structures that shape daily life in Tunisia. Learn about the country's scenic beauty, from the endless sand dunes of the Sahara to the azure shores of the Mediterranean. Read about the unique nature reserves and abundant wildlife that Tunisia has to offer. "All you need to know about Tunisia" is an indispensable companion for anyone who wants to travel to this fascinating country or just want to learn more about it. Our book is text-based and offers in-depth exploration without images, but focuses on giving you a comprehensive understanding of Tunisia. Immerse yourself in the secrets and beauties of this country and be enchanted by the rich culture and history of Tunisia. Get your copy of "All you need to know about Tunisia" now and start your journey through this fascinating country!
Author : Giacomo Caputo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (888 download)
Download or read book Tunisia written by Giacomo Caputo and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 0892368039
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (923 download)
Download or read book Stories in Stone written by Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the second and the sixth centuries of the common era, elaborate mosaics were designed and created to pave the floors of town homes and rural estates of the Roman settlements in North Africa. These stunning mosaics were especially widespread in the colony of Africa Proconsularis, modern-day Tunisia, and covered a wide range of subject matter: from scenes of daily life and classical mythology, to abstract floral and geometric designs of rare vibrancy and complexity. A distinctive African style emerged, whose influence would extend throughout the Mediterranean basin and beyond. This catalogue is being published to coincide with an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa from October 26, 2006, to April 30, 2007--the first major exhibition in the United States solely devoted to ancient mosaics. The twenty-seven mosaics in the exhibition come from Tunisia's leading museums, including the Bardo Museum in Tunis, the Sousse Museum and the El Jem Museum. Stories in Stone is structured around four principal themes--Nature, Theater and Spectacle, Myths and Gods, and Technique--and includes extensive material on mosaic conservation. In addition to color plates of all objects in the exhibit, this catalogue includes nine richly illustrated essays that illuminate the historical background of mosaic art, trace the development of principal themes, and examine the conservation of mosaics both in the museum setting and in situ. Contributors include Taher Ghalia, director of the Bardo Museum; Mongi Ennaifer, minister of cultural affairs, Tunisia; Thomas Roby, senior project specialist, Getty Conservation Institute; and Jerry Podany, head of antiquities conservation, J. Paul Getty Museum.
Author : Gideon Golany
Publisher : University of Delaware Press
ISBN 13 : 0874132975
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (741 download)
Download or read book Earth-sheltered Dwellings in Tunisia written by Gideon Golany and published by University of Delaware Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributes to an understanding of the traditionally evolved system of below-ground housing and suggest show the design of modern earth-sheltered space can be improved. Within the context of Tunisian underground dwellings, this book studies heat gain and loss, and presents field research on the plan, operation, and functional aspects of such housing.
Author : Mohamed Bacha
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781514682098
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Tunisian Folktales written by Mohamed Bacha and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-24 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a selection of five fantastic Tunisian folktales that can be enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike. Five original and unique stories from the ancient, rich and vibrating Tunisian oral culture in which storytelling represented a major constituent. This book is unny to read but is also a valuable cultural resource about Tunisia. These folktales also contain many splendid proverbs that infuse the Tunisian culture . This book is Ideal to exploit as reading material in ESL teaching classrooms. A certainly entertaining and instructive reading resource for children and older readers!
