North Africa

Published by : Calade-Diffusion
A well-illustrated informed guide to the ancient sites and monuments of Algeria. The introduction includes a history of the area from the Roman conquest, North Africa under Severus and Constantine, the Vandals, reconquest in the Byzantine perio... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9783896784728
Published by : Primus Verlag
This detailed history of the Punic Wars is firmly built around a biography of one of history's most famous and succssful generals, Hannibal of Carthage. Inevitably focusing on Hannibal's military and political achievements, the study sets the s... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9789170811234
Published by : Astrom Editions
This small hardback examines, and illustrates, the role of Swedish archaeologists in the UNESCO `Save Carthage' campaign of 1979. Presented in dual language (first in Swedish with all photographs caption in Swedish and English, and then in Engl... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9782728306404
Published by : De Boccard
The final stages of Roman control in Roman Africa, a period of slow collapse and internal decline that ended with the invasions of barbarians such as the Vandals and Arabs, poses some problems for historians. Yves Modéran argues that an explana... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9789170421587
Published by : Astrom Editions
An architectural description and evaluation of a bath complex excavated by the Swedish Mission to Carthage at the highest point of a saddle between the Brysa and Juno hills. The bath complex that was recovered had two principle phases dating fr... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781841714394
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
Series: BAR Archaeopress
Volume: 1059
This study uses documentary, textual and numismatic evidence, and archaeological survey data, to assess the development of the political economy and urban growth in Northern Morocco from the 9th to 15th century AD. Ennahid looks at the rise, gr... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781874044383
Published by : Art Books International
Eight independent travel itineraries are contained within this guide to the sites and monuments of Andalusian Morocco, each lasting 1-3 days, and some with flexible routes. The itineraries take the reader through the Royal City, and recreate a ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781874044444
Published by : Art Books International
This volume contains eleven itineraries which take 1-2 days exploring the history of the Islamic art and architecture of the Maghreb. A thematic travel guide, it includes introductory essays and historical overviews before details of the itiner... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9789004117419
Published by : Brill Academic Publishers
This book traces the rise of the Fatimid dynasty in the 4th century AH/10th century CE, from its origins in Islamic messianism to power in North Africa and Egypt, and a central position of influence throughout the Muslim world. The first part d... .... Learn More