Umfang:
1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 343 pages)
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illustrations (some color), maps
ISBN:
9780520953741
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0520953746
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9781283543200
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1283543206
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9786613855657
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6613855650
Serie:
Hellenistic culture and society 53
Inhalt:
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
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Introduction : a lost civilization -- The adventure begins : checklist numismatics -- A dangerous game : framework numismatics -- The gold colossus : novelty numismatics -- Telling tales : narrative numismatics -- Wanted, one Greek city : archaeology -- Letters here and there : epigraphy -- A perfect storm : rescue and revisionist numismatics -- A new beginning : cognitive numismatics I -- Coins and the collapse of civilization : cognitive numismatics II -- Conclusion : the lost world of the golden king.
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English
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780520273429
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0520273427
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780520273429
Sprache:
Englisch
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