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The politics of trad e Egypt and lower Nubia in the 4th millennium BC /
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Until recently much of the discussion regarding the A-Group has emphasised the influence of Egypt in the region. Egyptian material found in A-Group contexts has pointed to some type of exchange system between the two regions but the lack of A-Group manufactured objects in Egyptian contexts has led to the argument that the relationship was somewhat one-sided. Yet was it and how different were Egyptians and Lower Nubians during the 4th millennium BC? Re-examining the material evidence from three major archaeological salvage campaigns, and using anthropological and economic theories this book takes a fresh look at exchange patterns between Egypt and Lower Nubia. The changes and developments in these relationships potentially impacted the development towards the Egyptian state and the fate of the A-Group.
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-350) and index. :
9789004196117 :
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Fortress Attica : defense of the Athenian land frontier, 404-322 B.C. /
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This book analyzes the defense policy of Athens in the period after the Peloponnesian War. In order to counter new offensive strategies and to protect vital local sources of revenue, the Athenians instituted a system of territorial defense, based on massive frontier fortresses and a sophisticated signal network. Individual chapters treat Athens' postwar economic situations, the development of Greek military science, the rise of a defensive mentality among the Athenian citizens, theorectical literature on defense, and Athens' military establishment. A major section is devoted to detailed descriptions of the land routes into Attica and of all ancient fortresses, towers, and military highways in the frontier zones. Concluding chapters demonstrate how the defense system worked in practic.
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Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Michigan, 1980. :
1 online resource (x, 243 pages, [4] pages of plates) : illustrations, maps. :
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-231) and index. :
9789004328198 :
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Eastern Mediterranean metallurgy and metalwork in the second millennium BC : a conference in honour of James D. Muhly : Nicosia, 10th-11th October 2009 /
: xiii, 258 pages : illustrations (some col.), maps, plans, photogr. ; 29 cm. : Includes bibliographical references. : 9781842174531
The age of the successors and the creation of the Hellenistic kingdoms (323-276 B.C.) /
: "All but two of the articles in this volume originated in the International Conference 'The age of the successors (323-276 B.C.)' that was held in Leuven and Brussels from 25 to 27 September 2008"--Preface. : xvi, 733 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm. : Includes bibliographical references and indexes. : 9789042929586