The History Of Tyre (1915)

von Wallace Bruce Fleming

184 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The History of Tyre is a comprehensive account of the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre, written by Wallace Bruce Fleming and originally published in 1915. The book covers the city's founding, its rise to prominence as a major Mediterranean trading hub, and its eventual decline and fall. Fleming draws on a wide range of historical sources, including ancient texts, archaeological findings, and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of Tyre's rich history. He explores the city's role in the development of maritime trade, its cultural and religious practices, and its interactions with other ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The book also delves into the city's military history, including its famous resistance to the Babylonian siege in 586 BCE. Fleming examines the city's strategic importance as a naval power, and its involvement in conflicts throughout the ancient world. Overall, The History of Tyre is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important cities of the ancient world. It offers a unique perspective on the history of the Mediterranean region, and sheds light on the cultural, economic, and military developments that shaped the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781104393908
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC