Middle East and Africa: International Dictionary of Historic Places

by Trudy Ring (Editor), Noelle Watson (Editor), Paul Schellinger (Editor)

Overview

This five-volume set presents some 1,000 comprehensive and fully illustrated histories of the most famous sites in the world. Entries include location, description, and site details, and a 3,000- to 4,000-word essay that provides a full history of the site and its condition today. An annotated further reading list of books and articles about the site completes each entry.

The geographically organized volumes include:
* Volume 1: The Americas * [1-884964-00-1]
* Volume 2: Northern Europe * [1-884964-01-X]
* Volume 3: Southern Europe * [1-884964-02-8]
* Volume 4: Middle East & Africa * [1-884964-03-6]
* Volume 5: Asia & Oceania * [1-884964-04-4]

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781884964039
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1996
Series:	International Dictionary of Historic Places Ser. , #4
Pages:	786
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Trudy Ring, Noelle Watson, Paul Schellinger

Table of Contents

Historic Places by Country, Editor’s Note, Contributors, The Dictionary, Index, Notes on Contributors

Editorial Reviews

The Middle East and Africa volume of the series essaying events that occurred at specific sites in the region, their historical significance, and what contemporary visitors might expect on their tours. The headnotes provide geographic location, description, address of a central contact at the area, and recommended readings. Black and white photographs accompany the text, some of higher quality than others. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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