The History of Phoenicia by George Rawlinson is a comprehensive account of the ancient civilization of Phoenicia. The book covers the period from the earliest known settlements in the region to the conquest of the Phoenician city-states by Alexander the Great. Rawlinson begins by providing a geographical and historical overview of the region, including its position as a crossroads between the Mediterranean and the Middle East.The book then goes on to explore the culture, religion, and society of the Phoenicians. Rawlinson ...
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The History of Phoenicia by George Rawlinson is a comprehensive account of the ancient civilization of Phoenicia. The book covers the period from the earliest known settlements in the region to the conquest of the Phoenician city-states by Alexander the Great. Rawlinson begins by providing a geographical and historical overview of the region, including its position as a crossroads between the Mediterranean and the Middle East.The book then goes on to explore the culture, religion, and society of the Phoenicians. Rawlinson discusses the development of the Phoenician alphabet, which had a profound impact on the written languages of the ancient world. He also examines the Phoenician economy, which was based on trade and maritime commerce. The Phoenicians were known for their shipbuilding skills and their ability to navigate the seas, making them a dominant force in the Mediterranean for centuries.Rawlinson also delves into the political history of Phoenicia, including the rise and fall of the various city-states that made up the region. He discusses the conflicts and alliances between the Phoenicians and their neighbors, including the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians. The book concludes with the conquest of Phoenicia by Alexander the Great, which marked the end of the Phoenician civilization.Overall, The History of Phoenicia is a thorough and engaging account of one of the most important civilizations of the ancient world. Rawlinson's detailed research and clear writing style make this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the Mediterranean region or the development of ancient cultures.Phoenicia, like Greece, was a country where the cities held a position of extreme importance. The nation was not a centralised one, with a single recognised capital, like Jud a, or Samaria, or Syria, or Assyria, or Babylonia. It was, like Greece, a congeries of homogeneous tribes, who had never been amalgamated into a single political entity, and who clung fondly to the idea of separate independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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