The Last Days And Fall Of Palmyra (1885)

By William Ware

Book Overview

The Last Days And Fall Of Palmyra (1885) is a historical account written by William Ware about the ancient city of Palmyra and its eventual downfall. The book explores the rise of Palmyra as a powerful trading hub and cultural center in the Roman Empire, as well as the city's eventual conflict with Rome and its eventual destruction. Ware delves into the politics and power struggles of the time, including the role of Queen Zenobia in Palmyra's fate. The book also examines the cultural and architectural significance of Palmyra, including its famous ruins and monuments. Overall, The Last Days And Fall Of Palmyra provides a comprehensive and detailed look at one of the most fascinating and important cities of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104915456
• ISBN13: 9781104915452
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"