John Curtis Reihenfolge der Bücher

The collection features eight essays focusing on Ancient Persia during the Achaemenid and Sasanian Empires. Contributors explore significant topics such as stone relief carvings from Persepolis, the Achaemenid influence in Babylon, and overlooked elements of biblical archaeology related to the books of Daniel and Isaiah. Additionally, the essays examine the Sasanian period, highlighting the establishment of Zoroastrianism as the state religion. This scholarly work is valuable for historians, archaeologists, and biblical scholars interested in these pivotal eras.

The invention of the wheeled vehicle in the Ancient Near East was one of the single most important discoveries for early human societies. In the Ancient Near East, and in Egypt and the Mediterranean world, horses were used to pull wheeled vehicles, chariots, carts and wagons from at least the third millennium BC. As travel is one of the defining features of human development, so the history of the horse is the history of civilisation itself.0Exhibition: British Museum, London, UK (24.5.-30.9.2012).

Following the success of the previous four titles in the Groundcover series (The Cotswolds, The Lake District, Cambridge and Oxford), Jarrold Publishing and photographer John Curtis have again collaborated to present a photographic portrait of one of the most popular and beautiful cities in Britain. The unique character of this fascinating and historic town - its ancient spa and its Georgian architecture - is captured beautifully in these imaginative and original colour photographs. From the stunning vista of Bath afforded at Beechen Cliff, to the charm and intimacy of the small streets, to the grandeur of the Regency crescents, views of the familiar and the 'hidden' Bath are accompanied by carefully selected literary quotations from famous writers and travellers, including Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Tobias Smollett and Anthony Trollope. This literary and photographic tour includes the exteriors and interiors of the Roman Baths, the Pump Room, the Assembly Rooms, the Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey, as well views of the nearby Prior Park, Claverton Down and sleepy Bathampton. photographic book of long-lasting merit.

This lavishly photographed book will reflect the character of Oxford and make a lasting souvenir of your visit. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel as well as other books in the Groundcover series.

Following the success of the previous titles in the Groundcover series - Bath, Cambridge, The Cotswolds, The Lake District, Oxford, Norwich, Brighton & Sussex and Shakespeare Country - Jarrold Publishing is proud to present this highly original and evocative photographic portrait of Manchester, one of Britain's largest and liveliest cities

The name Cambridge evokes many unforgettable images.