Petra and the Lost Kingdom of the Nabataeans
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.48 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1860645089 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jane Taylor, a writer and photographer, is the author of High Above Jordan and Imperial Istanbul and coauthor of Testament to the Bushmen.
My Paperback Fell Apart Taylor's book is a fine introduction to Petra and the Nabataeans. It is full of reliable information, and written so clearly that it will appeal to just about everyone. The photographs, taken by the author herself, are breathtaking.The book is organized chronologically, with separate chapters on Petra, religion, language, and the. Not just a coffee-table book Max Blackston This book's appearance and title are deceptive. It is in fact beautifully illustrated with the author's photographs, but there the resemblance to a coffee table book ends. It is a serious popular history of the Nabateans, with good notes and bibliography. I suspect that the impetus for the rather "Harry Potter-ish" title came fro. rfn said Installation would have been easy for a younger person but a bit of a. Window film solved a problem for me. Yes, the size available was a little too large but that's why God made scissors. Installation would have been easy for a younger person but a bit of a struggle for we "seniors". I strongly recommend the product and the supplier but if you're old like methink about who's available to help you w
Writer and photographer Taylor has created a beautifully illustrated work covering the history of the Nabataeans, an Arab people who lived in the area of present-day southern Jordan and northern Saudi Arabia from about the third century BCE until the sixth century CETaylor's clear, incisive writing and copious photographs bring the ancient world of the Nabataeans to life. The author, a writer and a photographer, has done a fine job, reflecting her love of the subject matterThe book, skillfully written, richly illustrated, and reasonably priced, will serve well its purpose to promote updated knowledge of a fascinating ancient Arab culture beyond the limited circle of p
The Nabataean Arabs were one of the most remarkable peoples of the Ancient World but are today known only for their hauntingly beautiful rock-carved capital - Petra. This illustrated book recounts the story of a lost civilization - the development of their multifaceted culture, their relations with their neighbours and the demise of their kings and kingdom.. Though seen most clearly at Petra, vivid traces of their creativity and control also appear in the Hejaz region of Arabia, among the wild rock formations of Wadi Rum, along trade and pilgrim