"This book is a true "tour de force" in the scholarship of the late ancient world. Canepa has bridged the traditional divide between Classical and Iranian studies to illuminate the long-running artistic dialogue between the late Roman and Sasanian Empires. Every chapter offers exciting new insights into the development of late antique art and rituals of power."--Joel Walker, author of "The Legend of Mar Qardagh: Narrative and Christian Heroism in Late Antique Iraq" ""The Two Eyes of the Earth" is a masterly synthesis of a ...
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"This book is a true "tour de force" in the scholarship of the late ancient world. Canepa has bridged the traditional divide between Classical and Iranian studies to illuminate the long-running artistic dialogue between the late Roman and Sasanian Empires. Every chapter offers exciting new insights into the development of late antique art and rituals of power."--Joel Walker, author of "The Legend of Mar Qardagh: Narrative and Christian Heroism in Late Antique Iraq" ""The Two Eyes of the Earth" is a masterly synthesis of a theme of the utmost importance for the political culture of the late antique world."--Peter Brown, author of "Power and Persuasion "
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New. 2017. Reprint. Paperback. Examines a pivotal period in the history of Europe and the Near East. Spanning the ancient and medieval worlds, This title investigates the shared ideal of sacred kingship that emerged in the late Roman and Persian empires. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 456 pages, 45 black-and-white photographs and 5 maps. BIC Classification: ACG; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152.......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Examines a pivotal period in the history of Europe and the near East. Spanning the ancient and medieval worlds, this title investigates the ideal of sacred kingship that emerged in the late Roman and Persian empires. It brings to life the courts of two global powers that affected the cultures of medieval Europe, Byzantium, Islam and South Asia. Series Editor(s): Brown, Peter. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 456 pages, 45 black-and-white photographs and 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAP; 1QDAR; ACG; ACK; HBJD; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 40. Weight in Grams: 906. 2010. First. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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