The tiny state of Georgia is one of the world's most culturally mature countries, with a history of 6000 years. Georgian history has been profoundly affected by the country's espousal of Christianity in the 4th century AD. During its "golden age" from the 11th to 13th centuries it was a world cvommercial and cultural centre and a key point on the Christian frontier in the Crusades. After centuries of Mongol and Turkish subjection and absorption into the Russian/Soviet empire, Georgia is today once again an independent ...
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The tiny state of Georgia is one of the world's most culturally mature countries, with a history of 6000 years. Georgian history has been profoundly affected by the country's espousal of Christianity in the 4th century AD. During its "golden age" from the 11th to 13th centuries it was a world cvommercial and cultural centre and a key point on the Christian frontier in the Crusades. After centuries of Mongol and Turkish subjection and absorption into the Russian/Soviet empire, Georgia is today once again an independent country. The introductory text of this book traces Georgia's long cultural history from archaeological beginnings to the present. Twenty-three essays by scholars from all over the world give a vivid portrayal of Georgia's heritage in history, literature and manuscript production, archaeology and art throughout prehistoric, classical and Christian periods up to the early modern era. Over 150 objects are presented and their range is vast: Neolithic ceramics, intricately worked Bronze and Iron Age gold and silver, Greek and Roman jewellery, richly illuminated manuscripts, medieval paintings, cloisonne enamel and gold repousse work, and embroidery are all illustrated.
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Near Fine in near fine jacket. First edition, 1999. Quarto, cloth hardcover in dust jacket, 286 pp., heavily illustrated (in color), clean unmarked text, Near Fine copy in Near Fine dust jacket, light age-toning to some of the pages and the page-edges, a bit of rubbing to the dust jacket. Dust jacket housed in archival dust jacket protector.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Near Fine in Fine Condition jacket. 286 pp., many illustrations 196 in color. Two minor bumps to the base of the spine and lower right-hand corner. Introduction by Dr. Gary Vikan. Foreword by Valeri Asatiani. Black cloth with gilt stamped letters to the spine. ncludes list of exhibits, bibliography, notes on contributors, and index. Dustjacket is protected with a mylar cover.
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This item is fairly worn, but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn corners, bends, tears, small stains, and partial water damage. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing, if applicable. Pages may include excessive notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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VG+/VG+ bookplate from private museum. Black cloth with color illustrated glossy dustjacket. 286 pp. Profusely illustrated in color. A sumptuous and informative presentation of astounding quality. Covers Georgia's heritage in history, literature, manuscripts, archaeology, and art from pre-history throught the modern era. More than 150 objects are presented, most in the decorative arts range. Twenty-three scholars contributed essays to the text.
