Lost World of the Golden King In Search of Ancient Afghanistan.
Drawing on ancient historical writings, the vast array of information gleaned in recent years from the study of Hellenistic coins, and startling archaeological evidence newly unearthed in Afghanistan, Frank L. Holt sets out to rediscover the ancient civilization of Bactria. In a gripping narrative i...
| Основен автор: | Holt, Frank L. |
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| Формат: | Електронен |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Berkerley :
University of California Press,
2012.
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| Серия: |
Hellenistic culture and society.
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| Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=476130 |
| Резюме: |
Drawing on ancient historical writings, the vast array of information gleaned in recent years from the study of Hellenistic coins, and startling archaeological evidence newly unearthed in Afghanistan, Frank L. Holt sets out to rediscover the ancient civilization of Bactria. In a gripping narrative informed by the author's deep knowledge of his subject, this book covers two centuries of Bactria's history, from its colonization by remnants of Alexander the Great's army to the kingdom's collapse at the time of a devastating series of nomadic invasions. Beginning with the few tantalizing traces le. |
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| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (376 pages). |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780520953741 0520953746 |