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The Two Eyes of the Earth: Art and Ritual of Kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran
Matthew P. Canepa
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Description for The Two Eyes of the Earth: Art and Ritual of Kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran
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. .
This pioneering study examines a pivotal period in the history of Europe and the Near East. Spanning the ancient and medieval worlds, it investigates the shared ideal of sacred kingship that emerged in the late Roman and Persian empires. Bridging the traditional divide between classical and Iranian history, this book brings to life the dazzling courts of two global powers that deeply affected the cultures of medieval Europe, Byzantium, Islam, South Asia, and China.
This pioneering study examines a pivotal period in the history of Europe and the Near East. Spanning the ancient and medieval worlds, it investigates the shared ideal of sacred kingship that emerged in the late Roman and Persian empires. Bridging the traditional divide between classical and Iranian history, this book brings to life the dazzling courts of two global powers that deeply affected the cultures of medieval Europe, Byzantium, Islam, South Asia, and China.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
University of California
Condition
New
Series
Transformation of the Classical Heritage
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520294837
SKU
9780520294837
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About Matthew P. Canepa
Matthew P. Canepa is Professor of Art History at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Reviews for The Two Eyes of the Earth: Art and Ritual of Kingship between Rome and Sasanian Iran
This very good book is a welcome contribution ... and is worthy of the prestigious series in which it appears. Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR)