| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 581 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
| Series |
Impact of Empire: Roman Empire, c. 200 B.C.-A.D. 476, 1572-0500 ; volume 26 |
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Impact of Empire (Roman Empire, c. 200 B.C.-A.D. 476) (Series) ; 26
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| Contents |
Part I. Sophene -- Historical geography of Sophene -- Cultural landscape of Sophene -- Political history of Sophene -- Part II. Gordyene -- Historical geography of Gordyene -- Cultural landscape of Gordyene -- Political history of Gordyene -- Part III. Adiabene -- Historical geography of Adiabene -- Cultural landscape of Adiabene -- Political history of Adiabene -- Summary: a regional perspective and general issues |
| Summary |
In 'Sophene, Gordyene, and Adiabene', M. Marciak offers the first-ever comprehensive study of the history and culture of these three little-known countries of Northern Mesopotamia (3rd century BCE - 7th century CE). The book gives an overview of the historical geography, material culture, and political history of each of these countries. Furthermore, the summary offers a regional perspective by describing the history of this area as a subject of the political and cultural competition of great powers. This book answers both a recent growth of interest in ancient Mesopotamia as the frontier area, as well as the urgent need for documentation of the cultural heritage of a region that has recently become subject to the destructive influence of sectarian violence |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 20, 2020) |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- Civilization.
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Civilization.
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| SUBJECT |
Iraq -- History -- To 634.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85067942
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Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85067938
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| Subject |
Iraq.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2017033679 |
| ISBN |
9789004350724 |
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9004350721 |
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