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The Caspian Gates

Author : Harry Sidebottom
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 146830173X
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (683 download)

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Download or read book The Caspian Gates written by Harry Sidebottom and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Roman soldier is the only man who can stop barbarians from destroying a city in this historical adventure by the author of Lion in the Son. Ephesus, Asia’s metropolis, lies in ruins, shattered by a mighty earthquake. Its citizens live in fear as mobs overwhelm the city, baying for blood to avenge the gods who have punished them. At the same time, an even greater threat to the security of the empire advances from the north. The barbaric Goth tribes sail toward Ephesus, determined to pillage the weakened city. Only Ballista, Warrior of Rome, knows the ways of the barbarians—and only he can defeat them. Renowned for their skilled blending of action and historical accuracy, Sidebottom’s Warrior of Rome novels take the reader from the shouts of the battlefield to the whisperings of the emperor's inner circle. Rich in detail and punctuated by harrowing action, there’s no better way to transport yourself back to the Roman Empire. “[The] fiction rises above the research, bringing history alive in gory detail. . . . Sidebottom remains consistently meticulous about detail, old-fashioned about storytelling, and astute in portraying political backstabbing worthy of the modern arena.” —Publishers Weekly

Dariali: The 'Caspian Gates' in the Caucasus from Antiquity to the Age of the Huns and the Middle Ages

Author : Eberhard Sauer
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1789251958
Total Pages : 1072 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Book Synopsis Dariali: The 'Caspian Gates' in the Caucasus from Antiquity to the Age of the Huns and the Middle Ages by : Eberhard Sauer

Download or read book Dariali: The 'Caspian Gates' in the Caucasus from Antiquity to the Age of the Huns and the Middle Ages written by Eberhard Sauer and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 1072 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Huns, invading through Dariali Gorge on the modern-day border between Russia and Georgia in AD 395 and 515, spread terror across the late antique world. Was this the prelude to the apocalypse? Prophecies foresaw a future Hunnic onslaught, via the same mountain pass, bringing about the end of the world. Humanity’s fate depended on a gated barrier deep in Europe’s highest and most forbidding mountain chain. Centuries before the emergence of such apocalyptic beliefs, the gorge had reached world fame. It was the target of a planned military expedition by the Emperor Nero. Chained to the dramatic sheer cliffs, framing the narrow passage, the mythical fire-thief Prometheus suffered severe punishment, his liver devoured by an eagle. It was known under multiple names, most commonly the Caspian or Alan Gates. Featuring in the works of literary giants, no other mountain pass in the ancient and medieval world matches Dariali’s fame. Yet little was known about the materiality of this mythical place. A team of archaeologists has now shed much new light on the major gorge-blocking fort and a barrier wall on a steep rocky ridge further north. The walls still standing today were built around the time of the first major Hunnic invasion in the late fourth century – when the Caucasus defenses feature increasingly prominently in negotiations between the Great Powers of Persia and Rome. In its endeavor to strongly fortify the strategic mountain pass through the Central Caucasus, the workforce erased most traces of earlier occupation. The Persian-built bastion saw heavy occupation for 600 years. Its multi-faith medieval garrison controlled Trans-Caucasian traffic. Everyday objects and human remains reveal harsh living conditions and close connections to the Muslim South, as well as the steppe world of the north. The Caspian Gates explains how a highly strategic rock has played a pivotal role in world history from Classical Antiquity into the twentieth century.

The Caspian Gates

Author : Harry Sidebottom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781407495538
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book The Caspian Gates written by Harry Sidebottom and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AD262 - the Imperium is in turmoil after the struggle for the throne. Furthermore, Ephesus, Asia's metropolis, lies in ruins, shattered by a mighty earthquake. Yet an even greater threat to the Empire advances from the North. The barbaric Goth tribes sail towards Ephesus, determined to pillage the city. Only Ballista, Warrior of Rome, knows the ways of the barbarians, and only he can defeat them.

The Syriac Legend of Alexanders Gate

Author : Tesei
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197646875
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (976 download)

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Download or read book The Syriac Legend of Alexanders Gate written by Tesei and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Syriac text entitled Neshana d-Aleksandros (also known as Syriac Alexander Legend) is a seminal text for late Christian and Muslim apocalyptic traditions. Containing the earliest recorded versions of literary motifs that would become central to the medieval apocalyptic tradition, it represents an early witness to an influential political ideology that guided both Byzantine and early Islamic imperial policies. While the scholarly consensus commonly dates the Neshana to the time of Heraclius (r. 610-641 CE), in this book author Tommaso Tesei argues that an earlier version of the text was produced during the reign of Justinian I (r. 527-565). This new historical contextualization of the text enables us to better delineate the role of the Neshana in the development of late antique, politicized, forms of apocalypticism, which assign to the Christian Roman Empire the task of establishing a cosmocratic rule in view of Jesus' Second Coming. In analyzing the contents and the ideology of this seminal text, this volume contributes to our understanding of the origins and developments of important literary motifs of Medieval literature worldwide, such as the characterization of Alexander as a pious prophet-king and the story of the gate that he erected to confine the eschatological nations of Gog and Magog. The Syriac Legend of Alexander's Gate sheds light on lesser-known aspects of political debates in the sixth-century Near East and offers historians a valuable insight into important aspects of Justinian's reign.

Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World

Author : Richard J.A. Talbert
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691049458
Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World written by Richard J.A. Talbert and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2000-10-08 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These two volumes have no maps. But all the Greek and Roman place names which are mapped in the atlas volume are here given together with references to the original research which marshals the evidence for how we know where the ancient places were.

Alexander's Gate, Gog and Magog, and the Inclosed Nations

Author : Andrew Runni Anderson
Publisher : Medieval Academy of America
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Alexander's Gate, Gog and Magog, and the Inclosed Nations by : Andrew Runni Anderson

Download or read book Alexander's Gate, Gog and Magog, and the Inclosed Nations written by Andrew Runni Anderson and published by Medieval Academy of America. This book was released on 1932 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Strabo's Geography

Author : Strabo
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691243131
Total Pages : 1104 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Strabo's Geography written by Strabo and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Written in the first century AD, Strabo's Geographica tells us just about everything one could know about the ancient world of his day. We find instructions on how to tame elephants, information on the production of asphalt, how saffron is collected, the treatment of the aged, the practice of yoga, the lineage of obscure eastern dynasties, religious festivals, prostitution, volcanic activity - to name but a few of the topics his great work expounds upon. From his home in what is now Turkey, Strabo travelled around the Mediterranean describing the locations he visited and those he passed through. Some of the information in his great work is derived from his own travels, but most of it is the product of his reading and research. So, it is not merely a travelogue or guidebook; but rather, an intellectual journey through ancient places and the literature of antiquity, which implicitly asks: "Who are we?" and, "Where do we come from?" His answer involves a detailed description of the first century world he thought his readers should know. In this new modern translation of the complete work, translator Sarah Pothecary renders Strabo's Geographica as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in how the world today came into being. The main obstacle for readers has always been how to approach what, at first sight, is a daunting work of 300,000 words. Even when translated from ancient Greek into English, Strabo's narrative has come across as sprawling and difficult to navigate. Ancient names for modern places used by Strabo sound naturally unfamiliar to contemporary readers, making it seem as if the world he describes is remote from our own, in terms of place as well as time. Pothecary's translation addresses these problems by orientating the reader within the twenty-first century world. As she progresses through the narrative, the reader will be able to locate where he is in the modern world, as well as in the ancient world. By doing so, this book mimics what Strabo was doing two thousand years ago - relating the rapidly changing "present" of his readers to their own "ancient" past. The questions of identity and origin that underlie his work are as relevant today as two thousand years ago. It is time, Pothecary argues, the modern world got to know Strabo better"--

The Alexander Romance

Author : Krzysztof Nawotka
Publisher : Barkhuis
ISBN 13 : 9492444739
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (924 download)

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Download or read book The Alexander Romance written by Krzysztof Nawotka and published by Barkhuis. This book was released on 2018-10-22 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alexander Romance is a difficult text to define and to assess justly. From its earliest days it was an open text, which was adapted into a variety of cultures with meanings that themselves vary, and yet seem to carry a strong undercurrent of homogeneity: Alexander is the hero who cannot become a god, and who encapsulates the desires and strivings of the host cultures. The papers assembled in this volume, which were originally presented at a conference at the University of Wroc?aw, Poland, in October 2015, all face the challenge of defining the Alexander Romance. Some focus on quite specific topics while others address more overarching themes. They form a cohesive set of approaches to the delicate positioning of the text between history and literature. From its earliest elements in Hellenistic Egypt, to its latest reworkings in the Byzantine and Islamic Middle East, the Alexander Romance shows itself to be a work that steadily engages with such questions as kingship, the limits of human (and Greek) nature, and the purpose of history. The Romance began as a history, but only by becoming literature could it achieve such a deep penetration of east and west.

Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association

Author : American Philological Association
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association written by American Philological Association and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bibliographical record of works published by members of the Association, in v. 28- 1897-

A History of Greece

Author : George Grote
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 820 pages
Book Rating : 4.V/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book A History of Greece written by George Grote and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

History of Greece

Author : Grote
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Greece written by Grote and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

History of Greece

Author : George Grote
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book History of Greece written by George Grote and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Geography of Strabo (Vol.1-3)

Author : Strabo
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Geography of Strabo (Vol.1-3) written by Strabo and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strabo's monumental work, 'The Geography of Strabo' (Vol.1-3), is a classic in the field of ancient geography and travel literature. Written in the 1st century CE, this extensive tome provides readers with detailed descriptions of various regions in the ancient world, including topographical features, customs, trade routes, and historical events. Strabo's prose is highly informative and meticulously researched, making it a valuable resource for scholars and historians alike. The book reflects the author's keen observation skills and deep interest in exploring the world around him. Furthermore, Strabo's literary style is clear and concise, ensuring that readers can easily grasp the geographical information presented. This work is a testament to the author's dedication to documenting the known world during his time. Those interested in ancient geography, history, and travel narratives will find 'The Geography of Strabo' to be an indispensable read, offering valuable insights into the ancient civilizations and landscapes of the past.

Geography (Complete 3 Volumes)

Author : Strabo
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Geography (Complete 3 Volumes) written by Strabo and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Geography of Strabo is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 'books', written in Greek by Strabo, an educated citizen of the Roman Empire of Greek descent. In his 17 books, divided into three volumes, Strabo deals with ancient physical geography and chorography, by which he means political geography. The two are combined in this work, which makes a "circuit of the earth" detailing the physical and political features. Strabo's Geography contains a considerable amount of historical data, as he worked on his Geography and now missing History (his other work) at the same time.

Geography

Author : Strabo
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1022 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Geography written by Strabo and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-17 with total page 1022 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geography is an encyclopedia of geographical knowledge, consisting of 17 'books', written in Greek by Strabo, an educated citizen of the Roman Empire of Greek descent. In his 17 books, divided into three volumes, Strabo deals with ancient physical geography and chorography, by which he means political geography. The two are combined in this work, which makes a "circuit of the earth" detailing the physical and political features. Strabo's Geography contains a considerable amount of historical data, as he worked on his Geography and now missing History (his other work) at the same time.

Delphi Complete Works of Strabo - Geography (Illustrated)

Author : Strabo of Amaseia
Publisher : Delphi Classics
ISBN 13 : 1786563681
Total Pages : 4297 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (865 download)

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Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of Strabo - Geography (Illustrated) written by Strabo of Amaseia and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2016-02-13 with total page 4297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Asiatic Greek in the time of Augustus, Strabo was a keen voyager that explored the four corners of the ancient world and compiled an important ‘Geography’ in seventeen books on his travels. Offering a window into the lost world of classical Rome and Greece, Strabo’s ‘Geography’ is a major source for the study of ancient geography, while providing important information on Greek cultic history and early theories of the nature of the world. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Strabo’s complete extant ‘Geography’, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Strabo's life and ‘Geography’ * Features the complete extant works of Strabo, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the ‘Geography’ * Includes H. C. Hamilton and W. Falconer’s translation previously appearing in Bohn Classical Library edition of Strabo * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students * Features a bonus biography – discover Strabo's ancient world * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translation THE GEOGRAPHY The Greek Text CONTENTS OF THE GREEK TEXT The Dual Text DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXT The Biography INTRODUCTION TO STRABO by Horace Leonard Jones Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

Alexander the Great in the Persian Tradition

Author : Haila Manteghi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786723662
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Alexander the Great in the Persian Tradition written by Haila Manteghi and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander the Great (356-333 BC) was transformed into a legend by all those he met, leaving an enduring tradition of romances across the world. Aside from its penetration into every language of medieval Europe, the Alexander romance arguably had its greatest impact in the Persian language.Haila Manteghi here offers a complete survey of that deep tradition, ranging from analysis of classical Persian poetry to popular romances and medieval Arabic historiography. She explores how the Greek work first entered the Persian literary tradition and traces the development of its influence, before revealing the remarkable way in which Alexander became as central to the Persian tradition as any other hero or king. And, importantly, by focusing on the often-overlooked early medieval Persian period, she also demonstrates that a positive view of Alexander developed in Arabic and Persian literature before the Islamic era. Drawing on an impressive range of sources in various languages - including Persian, Arabic and Greek - Manteghi provides a profound new contribution to the study of the Alexander romances.Beautifully written and with vibrant literary motifs, this book is important reading for all those with an interest in Alexander, classical and medieval Persian history, the early Islamic world and classical reception studies.