ID | 008591 |
Call Number | 909.09822/STR |
Title Proper | Mediterranean Cradle of European Culture |
Language | ENG |
Author | Streeter, Michael |
Publication | Great Britain, New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2006. |
Description | 240p Black Spine |
Note | Describes in detail the rich history and culture of the Mediterranean, which was the home of some of the greatest civilizations of human histories. From the siege of Troy to Hannibal's trek across the Alps, from the daring exploits of Alexander the Great to the rise and fall of the mighty Ottoman empire, it is all documented lavishly in this book, beautifully illustrated. |
Note | THE NATURE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN A magnificent diversity From sea to desert, and back The many Mediterranean climates Terrain and plants The animal world Agriculture Geological riches Natural disasters HISTORY AND POLITICS The earliest times : farming, settlement, worship The advance of Egypt Bronze Age kingdoms Early Greeks The mystery of Troy The forgotten Hittites The sea peoples Greeks and Phoenicians Classical Greece and the Persian empire Philip and Alexander The rise of the Romans The aftermath of empire Byzantium and the barbarians Islamic conquest Byzantium, Bulgars and Turks Crusading Merchant cities A grim intelrude : the plague The appearance of the nation-state The Ottomans The battle for naval dominance ARTS AND SOCIETY Painting and sculpture Architecture Language and writing Literature Ancient historians Philosophy The Roman world Ancient laws Women in the ancient world Slaves ADVENTURE AND INNOVATION Grappling with the sea Exploration of the mind The physical world Biology and medicine The transfer of knowledge The inventive mind and the development of technology Time and money Military invention RELIGION AND BELIEFS In the beginning : the Egyptians Hittites and Phoenicians Ancient Greece The Roman Empire Judaism Christianity Islam Muslims, Christians and Jews Cohabitation Bibliography/Index
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Standard Number | 1845371925 |
Price. Qualification | Rs.950(Hb) |
Classification Number | 909.09822 |
Key Words | IGCSE ; Mediterranean Region - Civilization ; Mediterranean Region - History ; Mediterranean Region - Politics and government ; Mediterranean - Culture |