Description
About the Author
Trevor Bryce is an Honorary Research Consultant in the University of Queensland, and an Emeritus Professor of the University of New England, Australia, where he was Professor of Classics and Ancient History. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and has been awarded an Australian Centenary medal for services to History. Although trained as a Classicist, primarily in Latin language and literature, most of his research has been conducted in the field of Near Eastern history and civilization, with some emphasis also on the links between the Classical and Near Eastern worlds. He is the author of numerous books and articles on Near Eastern history, including The World of the Neo-Hittite Kingdoms (2012) and Babylonia: A Very Short Introduction (2016), also published by Oxford University Press.
Reviews
A must read for anyone interested in this wonderful country. * Timeless Travels *
[An] absorbing book ... This is essential bed-time reading for anyone wanting to know more about the history of one of the ancient world's most significant civilizations. * Ancient Egypt Magazine *
Ancient Syria should be read, studied or consulted by those who want to deepen their knowledge about an amazing country, cradles of cultures and civilizations. I really appreciated Bryces effort to convey in a single book such a vast material. It has not been done before in such a comprehensive way. One must be grateful that the multiple fascinating (hi)stories of ancient Syria are now accessible to a wider audience. * Matteo Vigo, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
This book can be thoroughly recommended for anyone wishing to gain a broad overview of the history of ancient Syria. * Adam John Fraser, Palestine Exploration Quaterly *
Bryce has outdone himself; a marvellous achievement. Reads as smoothly as a novel, but packed as full of facts as an encyclopedia. Bryce weaves together the threads of disparate cultures and centuries of civilization, creating the very fabric of history itself... * Eric H. Cline, The George Washington University, and author of Biblical Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction *
sketches the history of Syria in a lively and fluid style. * Bibliotheca Orientalis *
The author is an engaging writer and one quickly gets the impression that he has enjoyed researching and writing this book ... Professor Trevor Bryce's publication provides a lucid account that assists our understanding of Syria's historical importance and continuing strategic location. * Andrew Jamieson, Ancient Near Eastern Studies *
Book Information
ISBN 9780198828907
Author Trevor Bryce
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 145mm * 21mm