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This is an archaeological and art-historical study of the images and monuments of Roman 'client' kings in the Near East from the Taurus to Edom (modern South East Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, and Jordan) in the important transitional period between the downfall of the Seleuci...

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Main Author: Kropp, Andreas J. M. (Andreas Jacob Marwan), 1977- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2013]
Series:Oxford studies in ancient culture and representation.
Subjects:
Kings and rulers in art.
Middle East > Antiquities.
Middle East > Civilization > To 622.
Middle East > History > To 622.
Rois et souverains dans l'art.
Moyen-Orient > Antiquités.
Moyen-Orient > Civilisation > Jusqu'à 622.
Moyen-Orient > Histoire > Jusqu'à 622.
Antiquities.
Civilization.
Middle East.
Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East.
History & Archaeology.
To 622
Electronic books.
History.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This is an archaeological and art-historical study of the images and monuments of Roman 'client' kings in the Near East from the Taurus to Edom (modern South East Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, and Jordan) in the important transitional period between the downfall of the Seleucid empire and ancient Rome's establishment of provincial administration across the entire region. The book treats royal portraits, tombs, palaces, coins, and temples as historical documents and aims at uncovering royal identities and ideological aspirations.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 497 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191804762
0191804762
9780199670727
0199670722