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.
"This lavishly illustrated volume sheds light for the first time on the true wonders of this ancient city and the echoes and images that have grown up around it over thousands of years. Babylon has carried complex and evolving meanings for artists through the ages and the authors bring together a wealth of art works inspired by this ancient city, from medieval manuscripts and major canvases to contemporary digital art. Alongside these later evocations of an imagined Babylon, the authors present the reality of the city: its kings, its history and its amazing structures, such as Nebuchadnezzar's magnificent state buildings with their famous glazed brick reliefs. They investigate the history, culture and religious life of the time, describing the Conquest of Jerusalem and the emergence of monotheism within Babylonian religion. They also demonstrate how ancient Babylon's legacy lives on today -- in astronomy, astrology, and the origins of modern calendars and clocks. A final chapter considers the recent troubled history of the site of Babylon in today's Iraq. This book is published to accompany the major exhibition "Babylon" at the British Museum and draws on three of the most important collections of artifacts from the ancient city of Babylon, at the British Museum itself, the Musée du Louvre, and the Vorderasiatisches Museum, Berlin." --From publisher description
Culturally significant, this work has been carefully reproduced from its original artifact, preserving its authenticity. Readers will encounter original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its historical importance and the legacy of civilization. The reproduction aims to maintain fidelity to the original text, offering insights into its context and significance within scholarly discourse.
The name Cambridge evokes many unforgettable images.
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
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Originally published in 1838, Shipwreck of the Stirling Castle is a harrowing tale of survival and tragedy on the high seas. John Curtis provides a firsthand account of the shipwreck and the subsequent struggles of the crew to survive in a hostile environment. The book is a valuable resource for historians and those interested in maritime history, as well as readers looking for a compelling and suspenseful tale of survival.