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Ancient Historians

A Student Handbook

By: Susan Sorek

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Ancient Historians

A Student Handbook

By: Susan Sorek

An accessible and concise overview of Greek and Roman history writing.

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1441179917

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The Jews Against Rome

War in Palestine AD 66-73

By: Susan Sorek

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The Jews Against Rome

War in Palestine AD 66-73

By: Susan Sorek

This is the first book to examine the causes, events and consequences of a major conflict in ancient Palestine, and assess the accounts of its star witness, Josephus. The Jewish war, culminating in the siege of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple, can be called the most significant event in Roman military history. The war demanded a massive concentration of forces and was the longest siege in the whole of the Imperial period. Lasting roughly five months it took four legions, twenty infantry cohorts, and eighteen thousand men supplied by four independent kings to affect a victory. In fact, the forces committed to the siege, were larger than those deployed for the invasion of Britain in AD 43. The Jewish revolt was not inspired by any ideological objection on the part of the Jews toward Rome, nor any Roman anti-Semitism: instead a variety of underlying causes helped spark the revolt including social tensions, the divisions amongst the ruling class, the rise of banditry and poor harvests, and, perhaps most significantly, the apocalyptic storm brewing over 1st century Palestine. All revolutions change history, whether they are successful or not, and the Jewish war against Rome in AD 66-73 was no exception - the ramifications were enormous and still have an impact on the world today. The revolt had a profound influence on the development of Judaism and Christianity. If this revolt had not occurred, two major religions would simply not exist, certainly not in their present forms. The other exceptional fact about the Jewish war is the extraordinary amount of information that has survived. For that we have to thank one man, Flavius Josephus, a Jew of Pharisaic origin and eyewitness to the events he describes. Born Joseph ben Mattiyahu, he held a command in Galilee during a pivotal stage of the revolt and was captured by the Romans. Eventually, through his skillful manipulation of events, he became a client and friend to the future Roman emperors, Vespasian and Titus and worked as a translatorand mediator during the fateful siege of Jerusalem. To the Jews, he became a traitor.

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0826436765

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9780826436764

The Emperors' Needles

Egyptian Obelisks and Rome

By: Susan Sorek

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The Emperors' Needles

Egyptian Obelisks and Rome

By: Susan Sorek

Obelisks, originally associated with the sun cult, had their heyday between 2000 and 1500 BC, when they adorned the Nile’s banks and proclaimed the splendour of the pharaohs. Today, only twenty-seven Egyptian obelisks remain standing and they are scattered in various locations throughout the world. Rome, with thirteen, boasts more than anywhere else, including Egypt itself. These monolithic structures can be seen in every corner of the ‘Eternal City’ and still hold a fascination for all who gaze upon them. This book is intended as a general guide to the obelisks that have found their way to the four corners of the earth. It examines the interest shown in them by the Roman emperors; it discusses each obelisk in detail, and traces individual histories and anecdotes concerning their journeys from Egypt. The work is illustrated throughout and translations of some of the relevant historical texts are supplied.

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192

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Liverpool University Press

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1802079416

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Canaanites, Chronologies, and Connections

The Relationship of Middle Bronze Iia Canaan to Middle Kingdom Egypt

By: Susan L. Cohen

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Canaanites, Chronologies, and Connections

The Relationship of Middle Bronze Iia Canaan to Middle Kingdom Egypt

By: Susan L. Cohen

The Middle Bronze Age (MB IIA) in Canaan set the stage for many of the cultural, political, and economic institutions in the ancient Near East. Theoretical models for the analysis of complex societies examine textual, pictorial, and archaeological evidence.

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176

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BRILL

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9004369856

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9789004369856

The Stone of Ebenezer

By: Susan Van Volkenburgh

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The Stone of Ebenezer

By: Susan Van Volkenburgh

NAGAD's life was perfect until it was torn apart by the ravages of war. Now, haunted by his past, this young conscript must meet the enemy in battle. With shaking rage the nations collide in a fierce conflict for dominance. Yet more is at stake than the survival of a people. The dispute contests the claim of immortal supremacy, the outcome to prove whose god reigns omnipotent. And so, Nagad of Benjamin pushes on through the raging tide of battle. But to no avail. Soon crushed by the mighty war machine of Philistia, thousands of Hebrew soldiers lay slaughtered upon the carrion infested field. Hope has abandoned them. Then it is remembered, that in the days of their fathers, any army that bore the Ark of the Covenant could not be defeated. They need the Ark, for only then can the Chosen of God prevail against the enemy. But they are wrong. "An amazing, vivid account of biblical events is historically accurate where God's judgments, treacherous journeys, blood battles and even romance come alive to the reader in this skillfully written epic story." -Rev. Judith Wiegman

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WestBow Press

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1490882278

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9781490882277

Judges

A Commentary

By: Susan Niditch

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Judges

A Commentary

By: Susan Niditch

Susan Niditch's commentary on the book of Judges pays careful attention to the literary and narrative techniques of the text and yields fresh readings of the book's difficult passages: stories of violence, ethnic conflict, and gender issues. Niditch aptly and richly conveys the theological impact and enduring significance of these stories. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

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Presbyterian Publishing Corp

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0664238319

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The Anthropology of Sport

Bodies, Borders, Biopolitics

By: Niko Besnier,Susan Brownell,Thomas F. Carter

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The Anthropology of Sport

Bodies, Borders, Biopolitics

By: Niko Besnier,Susan Brownell,Thomas F. Carter

Few activities bring together physicality, emotions, politics, money, and morality as dramatically as sport. In Brazil's stadiums or parks in China, on Cuba's baseball diamonds or rugby fields in Fiji, human beings test their physical limits, invest emotional energy, bet money, perform witchcraft, and ingest substances, making sport a microcosm of what life is about. The Anthropology of Sport explores not only what anthropological thinking tells us about sports, but also what sports tell us about the ways in which the sporting body is shaped by and shapes the social, cultural, political, and historical contexts in which we live. Core themes discussed in this book include the body, modernity, nationalism, the state, citizenship, transnationalism, globalization, and gender and sexuality"--Provided by publisher.

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Univ of California Press

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0520289005

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9780520289000

The Caesar of Paris

By: Susan Jaques

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The Caesar of Paris

By: Susan Jaques

Napoleon is one of history’s most fascinating figures. But his complex relationship with Rome—both with antiquity and his contemporary conflicts with the Pope and Holy See—have undergone little examination. In The Caesar of Paris, Susan Jaques reveals how Napoleon’s dueling fascination and rivalry informed his effort to turn Paris into “the new Rome”— Europe’s cultural capital—through architectural and artistic commissions around the city. His initiatives and his aggressive pursuit of antiquities and classical treasures from Italy gave Paris much of the classical beauty we know and adore today.Napoleon had a tradition of appropriating from past military greats to legitimize his regime—Alexander the Great during his invasion of Egypt, Charlemagne during his coronation as emperor, even Frederick the Great when he occupied Berlin. But it was ancient Rome and the Caesars that held the most artistic and political influence and would remain his lodestars. Whether it was the Arc de Triopmhe, the Venus de Medici in the Louvre, or the gorgeous works of Antonio Canova, Susan Jaques brings Napoleon to life as never before.

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Simon and Schuster

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1681779404

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9781681779409

The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome

By: Susan Wise Bauer

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The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome

By: Susan Wise Bauer

A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own. This is the first volume in a bold series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. Dozens of maps provide a clear geography of great events, while timelines give the reader an ongoing sense of the passage of years and cultural interconnection. This old-fashioned narrative history employs the methods of “history from beneath”—literature, epic traditions, private letters and accounts—to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled. The result is an engrossing tapestry of human behavior from which we may draw conclusions about the direction of world events and the causes behind them.

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W. W. Norton & Company

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0393070891

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9780393070897

Stranger in a Sacred Land

By: Susan Sorek

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Stranger in a Sacred Land

By: Susan Sorek

Stranger in a Sacred Land is the fictional account of Dr. James Barry’s life, the real life former inspector of hospitals and a British army surgeon in the 1800s. Barry served in the Crimea and was a contemporary of Florence Nightingale. Barry was also a pioneer in the field of medicine, whose innovative treatments of some of the most deadly diseases of the time resulted in saving numerous lives. After the doctor’s death in 1865, it was discovered that James Barry was really a woman. Her tale is told by her friends, including Sandy Mackinnon, an army medic, Sir Charles Somerset, her lover and the father of her child, and Fredrick Smithers, a lifelong friend and the man who adopted her daughter. Read how this woman conducted a masquerade throughout her life so she could work in a man’s field, and how very well she excelled in her chosen profession. Stranger in a Sacred Land is an amazing story about a most remarkable woman.

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Strategic Book Publishing Rights Agency

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1628577118

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The Emperors' Needles

Egyptian Obelisks and Rome

By: Susan Sorek

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The Emperors' Needles

Egyptian Obelisks and Rome

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Liverpool University Press

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Ancient Historians

A Student Handbook

By: Susan Sorek

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A Student Handbook

By: Susan Sorek

An accessible and concise overview of Greek and Roman history writing.

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The Jews Against Rome

War in Palestine AD 66-73

By: Susan Sorek

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The Jews Against Rome

War in Palestine AD 66-73

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The first book to cover the myriad factors of the Jews revolt against the Romans — from its origin to its lasting consequences — and re-evaluate historical accounts.

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1847252486

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An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony

By: Susan Brownell Anthony

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An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony

By: Susan Brownell Anthony

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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0526167599

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Ancient Historians

Ancient Historians

The Jews Against Rome

The Jews Against Rome

The Emperors' Needles

The Emperors' Needles

Canaanites, Chronologies, and Connections

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The Stone of Ebenezer

The Stone of Ebenezer

Judges

Judges

The Anthropology of Sport

The Anthropology of Sport

The Caesar of Paris

The Caesar of Paris

The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome

The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome

Stranger in a Sacred Land

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The Emperors' Needles

Ancient Historians

Ancient Historians

The Jews Against Rome

The Jews Against Rome

An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony

An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony

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