In Search of Kings and Conquerors

In Search of Kings and Conquerors
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : 9780857728050
ISBN-13 : 0857728059
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Book Synopsis In Search of Kings and Conquerors by : Lisa Cooper

Download or read book In Search of Kings and Conquerors written by Lisa Cooper and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the height of her career, Bell journeyed into the heart of the Middle East retracing the steps of the ancient rulers who left tangible markers of their presence in the form of castles, palaces, mosques, tombs and temples. Among the many sites she visited were Ephesus, Binbirkilise and Carchemish in modern-day Turkey as well as Ukhaidir, Babylon and Najaf within the borders of modern Iraq. Lisa Cooper here explores Bell's achievements, emphasizing the tenacious, inquisitive side of her extraordinary personality, the breadth of her knowledge and her overall contribution to the archaeology of the Middle East. Featuring many of Bell's own photographs, this is a unique portrait of a remarkable life.


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