Автор: Breton, Jean-francois Название: Arabia felix from the time of the queen of sheba ISBN: 0268020043 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780268020040 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 2229.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Sheba, or Saba, is a region of high mountains and vast deserts situated in the southwest of the Arabian peninsula, in what is known today as Yemen. The mysteries and riches of Sheba and its people enticed the likes of Alexander the Great, the Emperor Augustus, and the kings of Ethiopia and Byzantium. From the 8th century to the 1st century BC, the kingdom of Sheba dominated other realms in Southern Arabia, imposing its language, institutions and artistic forms throughout the region. This book provides a detailed synthesis of this remote civilization, the uniqueness of the region's geography and climate, and the major events that shaped its history. It offers valuable insights into the Sabeans' daily life, their customs and religion, their relations with neighbouring civilizations, and their modes of commerce.
It is often assumed Wilfred Thesiger was the first non-Arab to cross the Rub Al Khali desert, despite doing so over a decade after Thomas and relying on the very Bedouin who Thomas used to guide him for the crossing.
This edition has been completely retyped, images from the original books were scanned to improve print quality, and place-specific modern photographs included for context. Punctuation and spellings, though occasionally at odds with current usage and often inconsistent within the book have generally been kept as in the Bertram Thomas text.
The expedition described in Arabia Felix is the culmination of several years of anticipation, and planning from 1926 by Bertram Thomas to achieve the first crossing by a non-Arab of the Rub Al Khali, the Empty Quarter desert. It might not be far-fetched in thinking that his taking employment in Oman was to be the means to that end.
Описание: At the crossroads between Africa, Asia, and Europe, the South Arabian kingdoms were major commercial, military, and cultural players in world history. This work covers topics such as their art and architecture, and their irrigation system.
THE EPIC CROSSING OF THE RUB AL KHALI DESERT - THE FIRST BY A NON-ARAB, from Salalah Oman to Doha Qatar.
In 1930, after years of planning and anticipation of crossing the Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter), Bertram Thomas arrived in the southern Arabian town of Salalah; his team of guides were nowhere to be found.
This true account of his trail blazing achievement charts the twists and turns of his achievement, which opened the route to others including Wilfred Thesiger, who made his desert crossing 15 years after Thomas.
Bertram Thomas spent his working life from 1916, to his death in 1950 in the Arab World. In this book he describes his crossing of the vast Rub Al Khali Sand Desert from Salalah, in Dhofar Oman, though the desert to Doha, Qatar. He planned this epic adventure while working as a government minister to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, having worked for many years in Iraq and then Jordan.
New to this edition are place-specific modern Colour photographs for context, in addition to scanned black & white images by Bertram Thomas. An introductory biography to Thomas gives background to his achievement.
This annotated edition has been completely retyped from the original Readers Union book, its images were scanned to improve print quality. Punctuation and spellings, though occasionally at odds with current usage and often inconsistent within the book have generally been kept as in the Bertram Thomas text.
Full of unexpected events and fascinating insights into the Arabian culture, this is a must-read to understand parts of Arabia as they are today.
This is a fascinating account of a groundbreaking expedition and ideal for anyone interested in Arabia and its people.
Автор: Wallis Budge, E.A. Название: The Queen of Sheba and her only Son Menyelek ISBN: 0710307128 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780710307125 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 33686.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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