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Title: The Greek Kingdom of Bactria Condition: New EAN: 9780761816959 ISBN: 9780761816959 Publisher: University Press of America Format: Hardback Release Date: 26/07/2000 Item Height: 241mm Item Length: 161mm Item Width: 24mm Item Weight: 599g Author: H. Sidky Language: English Subtitle: From Alexander to Eucratides the Great ISBN-10: 076181695X Description: In this volume, Sidky undertakes the task of reconstructing the history of Greek Bactria, a warlike kingdom that existed twenty-two centuries ago in what is now northern Afghanistan, from fragmentary sources. The resulting work brings to life ancient documents in a narrative scope, where a forgotten people are recreated in the reader's mind. The story of east meeting west, and the resulting synthesis, is re-told here, with critical analysis of sources fitting easily alongside vivid descriptions of glorious battles and great cities. This easily accessible, yet scholarly, work will interest students of ancient history and archaeology. Country/Region of Manufacture: US Genre: Language & Reference Type: Textbook Release Year: 2000
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