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Malta: Phoenician, Punic, and Roman

Categorie	Geschiedenis Europa
Boeknummer	#433098-XY26
Titel	Malta: Phoenician, Punic, and Roman
Auteur	Bonanno, Anthony & Daniel Cilia
Boektype	Gebonden
Uitgeverij	Midsea Books Limited
Jaar van uitgave	2005
ISBN10	9993270350
ISBN13	9789993270355
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Softcover flexiband, numerous illustrations (including photographs) in colour and b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting	Supported by numerous colour photographs by Daniel Cilia, this well-presented book surveys the archaeological heritage of Malta, focusing on the classical period rather than the island's more celebrated prehistoric past. Photographs, plans and reconstruction drawings present archaeological sites, tombs, coins, ceramics, artworks, extraordinary objects and other items from everyday life, dating to the Phoenician, Punic and Roman periods in turn, representing 1,500 years of history. Bonanno's narrative discusses this material evidence and considers what it reveals about the identity, culture, interaction, funerary beliefs, economy and government of Malta's rulers. The physical organisation of the island is explored through maps while inscriptions are examined as sources for religion and admi... (Lees verder)nistration. Significant archaeological remains survive from these periods, including towns, villas and harbours, demonstrating the significance of Malta within the Mediterranean as a major trading stop. This book provides an invaluable guide to that heritage.
Pagina's	359
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 12,50

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