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The Nabataean Temple at Khirbet Et-Tannur, Jordan, Volume 1: Architecture and Religion. Final Report on Nelson Glueck's 1937 Excavation (Annual of Asor)
Alexander, Catherine S; Barrett, Deirdre G; Gilmour, Brian; Greene, Joseph A; Healey, John F
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. One of the problems pervading the study of medieval Islamic technology is the lack of surviving technical treatises. Tradition tended to be handed down by example and by word of mouth, and apprenticeships could last for decades. Fortunately, however, occasional treatises do exist. The treatise On swords and their kinds was written by the 9th century Muslim philosopher Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi. This work was commissioned by a powerful patron of scholarship, the Abbasid caliph Mutasim, and the content of the treatise presumably reflects the rulers general interest in his army and its equipment, and his specific interest in the technical aspects of sword production. In this work, Kindi discusses the difference between iron and steel, distinguishes different qualities of sword blade, and different centres of swordsmithing. He refers to the Indian Ocean trade in steel ingots and to the distinctive character of European swords of the period. He includes technical terms used by the makers, and distinguishes swords by their physical features form, measurements, weight, watered pattern, sculptured details, or inlaid ornaments. This publication includes the text and a translation of Kindis treatise, and a detailed commentary on the work. The volume also includes a translation of Friedrich Schwarzloses work on swords, which is based on the hundreds of references to swords in early Arabic poetry. Written in German, this extraordinary compendium of information was first published some 120 years ago; this volume makes it available again, and for the first time in English. One of the problems pervading the study of medieval Islamic technology is the lack of surviving technical treatises. Tradition tended to be handed down by example and by word of mouth, and apprenticeships could last for decades. Fortunately, however, occasional treatises do exist. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. One of the problems pervading the study of medieval Islamic technology is the lack of surviving technical treatises. Tradition tended to be handed down by example and by word of mouth, and apprenticeships could last for decades. Fortunately, however, occasional treatises do exist. The treatise "On swords and their kinds" was written by the 9th century Muslim philosopher Ya'qub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi. This work was commissioned by a powerful patron of scholarship, the Abbasid caliph Mu'tasim, and the content of the treatise presumably reflects the ruler's general interest in his army and its equipment, and his specific interest in the technical aspects of sword production. In this work, Kindi discusses the difference between iron and steel, distinguishes different qualities of sword blade, and different centres of swordsmithing. He refers to the Indian Ocean trade in steel ingots and to the distinctive character of European swords of the period. He includes technical terms used by the makers, and distinguishes swords by their physical features - form, measurements, weight, watered pattern, sculptured details, or inlaid ornaments. This publication includes the text and a translation of Kindi's treatise, and a detailed commentary on the work. The volume also includes a translation of Friedrich Schwarzlose's work on swords, which is based on the hundreds of references to swords in early Arabic poetry. Written in German, this extraordinary compendium of information was first published some 120 years ago; this volume makes it available again, and for the first time in English.…

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The Nabataean Temple at Khirbet Et-tannur, Jordan, Volume 1: Architecture and Religion. Final Report on Nelson Glueck's 1937 Excavation
Alexander, Catherine S./ Barrett, Deirdre G./ Gilmour, Brian/ Greene, Joseph A./ Healey, John F.
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Excavations at the Park and West Parade, 1970-2 and a Discussion of Other Sites Excavated Up to 1994 (v.7) (CBA Research Reports)
Colyer, Gilmour and Jones, Christina, Brian J J and Michael J
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The Nabataean Temple at Khirbet Et-tannur, Jordan, Volume 2: Cultic Offerings, Vessels, and Other Specialist Reports. Final Report on Nelson Glueck's 1937 Excavation
Alexander, Catherine S./ Barrett, Deirdre G./ Gilmour, Brian/ Greene, Joseph A./ Healey, John F.
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The Nabataean Temple at Khirbet et-Tannur, Jordan. Cultic Offerings, Vessels, and Other Specialist Reports : Final Report on Nelson's 1937 Excavation.
McKenzie, Judith S.; Reyes, Andres T.; Alexander, Catherine S.; Barrett, Deirdre Grace; Gilmour, Brian; Healey, John F.; O'Hea, Margaret; Schibille,
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Condizione: New. Khirbet et-Tannur is a Nabataean site dating from the second century B.C. to the fourth to sixth centuries A.D. In 1937, Nelson Glueck excavated the site on behalf of the American Schools of Oriental Research but died before completing a report. Now, in two extensively illustrated volumes, the results of Glueck's excavations are finally published. Editor(s): Greene, Joseph A. Series: Annual of ASOR. Num Pages: 329 pages, 153 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBJ; 3D; HDDC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 284 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1350. . 2013. Hardback. . . . .…

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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Not applicable. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: The Archaeology of Lincoln Vol VII-2. The Defences of the Lower City Summary: This is a detailed archaeological monograph focusing on the western defensive circuit of Roman Lincoln's lower city, based mainly on excavations at The Park and West Parade (1970-72), with wider synthesis up to 1994.The volume centres on two major excavation sites along the western defences of the lower (southern) Roman city. It integrates these findings with earlier and later discoveries to reconstruct the full defensive system of the lower city. Also includes detailed reports on artefacts (especially pottery), animal bones, and environmental evidence. Author: Christina Colyer, Brian J.J. Gilmour and Michael J. Jones Edited by: Michael J. Jones Publisher: Council for British Archaeology Year Published: 1999 Edition: Original Binding type: Softcover ISBN: 1872414885 Dimensions: 29.5cm x 20.5cm Notes: SKU: VSS / 264 / G / 7201 / 5521 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 286 pages. …

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Hardback. Condizione: New. Khirbet et-Tannur is a Nabataean site dating from the second century B.C. to the fourth to sixth centuries A.D. located on a hilltop above the Wadi el-Hasa near Khirbet edh-Dharih, 70 km north of Petra along the King's Highway. In 1937, Nelson Glueck excavated Khirbet et-Tannur on behalf of the American Schools of Oriental Research and the Department of Antiquities of Transjordan, but died before completing a final report. Now, in two extensively illustrated volumes, the results of Glueck's excavations are finally published, based on previously unstudied excavation records and archaeological materials in the ASOR Nelson Glueck Archive at the Semitic Museum, Harvard University. Volume 1 is devoted to the architecture of the temple, the dating of its successive phases, its sculptural decoration and iconography,and to a discussion of Nabataean religion, including the evidence for its connections with the religion of Iron Age Edom and its continuation at the temple of Khirbet et-Tannur well into the Christian era, before the A.D. 363 earthquake brought an end to the site. The volume closes with observations about iconoclasm at Khirbet et-Tannur, Khirbet edh-Dharih and Petra. Annual of ASOR 67.…

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The Nabataean Temple at Khirbet et-Tannur, Jordan. Cultic Offerings, Vessels, and Other Specialist Reports : Final Report on Nelson's 1937 Excavation.
McKenzie, Judith S.; Reyes, Andres T.; Alexander, Catherine S.; Barrett, Deirdre Grace; Gilmour, Brian; Healey, John F.; O'Hea, Margaret; Schibille,
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Condizione: New. Khirbet et-Tannur is a Nabataean site dating from the second century B.C. to the fourth to sixth centuries A.D. In 1937, Nelson Glueck excavated the site on behalf of the American Schools of Oriental Research but died before completing a report. Now, in two extensively illustrated volumes, the results of Glueck's excavations are finally published. Editor(s): Greene, Joseph A. Series: Annual of ASOR. Num Pages: 329 pages, 153 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBJ; 3D; HDDC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 284 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1350. . 2013. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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The Nabataean Temple at Khirbet Et-Tannur, Jordan, Volume 2: Cultic Offerings, Vessels, and Other Specialist Reports. Final Report on Nelson Glueck's 1937 Excavation (Annual of Asor)
Alexander, Catherine S; Barrett, Deirdre G; Gilmour, Brian; Greene, Joseph A; Healey, John F
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The Nabataean Temple at Khirbet Et-Tannur, Jordan, Volume 1: Architecture and Religion. Final Report on Nelson Glueck's 1937 Excavation (Annual of Asor)
Alexander, Catherine S; Barrett, Deirdre G; Gilmour, Brian; Greene, Joseph A; Healey, John F
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. One of the problems pervading the study of medieval Islamic technology is the lack of surviving technical treatises. Tradition tended to be handed down by example and by word of mouth, and apprenticeships could last for decades. Fortunately, however, occasional treatises do exist. The treatise "On swords and their kinds" was written by the 9th century Muslim philosopher Ya'qub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi. This work was commissioned by a powerful patron of scholarship, the Abbasid caliph Mu'tasim, and the content of the treatise presumably reflects the ruler's general interest in his army and its equipment, and his specific interest in the technical aspects of sword production. In this work, Kindi discusses the difference between iron and steel, distinguishes different qualities of sword blade, and different centres of swordsmithing. He refers to the Indian Ocean trade in steel ingots and to the distinctive character of European swords of the period. He includes technical terms used by the makers, and distinguishes swords by their physical features form, measurements, weight, watered pattern, sculptured details, or inlaid ornaments. This publication includes the text and a translation of Kindi's treatise, and a detailed commentary on the work. The volume also includes a translation of Friedrich Schwarzlose's work on swords, which is based on the hundreds of references to swords in early Arabic poetry. Written in German, this extraordinary compendium of information was first published some 120 years ago; this volume makes it available again, and for the first time in English. One of the problems pervading the study of medieval Islamic technology is the lack of surviving technical treatises. Tradition tended to be handed down by example and by word of mouth, and apprenticeships could last for decades. Fortunately, however, occasional treatises do exist. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Call Me the Seeker: Listening to Religion in Popular Music
Edited by Michael Gilmour; J.R.C. Cousland, Brian Froese, Michael Gilmour, Maxine Grossman, Andreas Hager, Randall Holm, Anna Kessler, James Knight, Daniel Maoz, Paul Martens, Karl McDaniel, Angela Nelson, Thomas Nesbit, Tim Olavson, Harold Penner, and Melanie Takahashi.
Lingua: Inglese
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Softcover. x, 310 pp. Softcover. LCC: 2004030921 Very good condition; traces of wear on edges of covers.

Medieval Islamic Swords and Swordmaking Kindi's Treatise "On Swords and Their Kinds"
Robert G. Hoyland: Brian Gilmour; Introductioni by James Allan
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Condizione: New. Khirbet et-Tannur is a Nabataean site dating from the second century B.C. to the fourth to sixth centuries A.D. In 1937, Nelson Glueck excavated the site on behalf of the American Schools of Oriental Research but died before completing a report. Now, in two.

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Gebunden. Condizione: New. Khirbet et-Tannur is a Nabataean site dating from the second century B.C. to the fourth to sixth centuries A.D. In 1937, Nelson Glueck excavated the site on behalf of the American Schools of Oriental Research but died before completing a report. Now, in two.

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Condizione: New. One of the problems pervading the study of medieval Islamic technology is the lack of surviving technical treatises. Tradition tended to be handed down by example and by word of mouth, and apprenticeships could last for decades. Fortunately, however, occasi.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. One of the problems pervading the study of medieval Islamic technology is the lack of surviving technical treatises. Tradition tended to be handed down by example and by word of mouth, and apprenticeships could last for decades. Fortunately, however, occasional treatises do exist. The treatise "On swords and their kinds" was written by the 9th century Muslim philosopher Ya'qub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi. This work was commissioned by a powerful patron of scholarship, the Abbasid caliph Mu'tasim, and the content of the treatise presumably reflects the ruler's general interest in his army and its equipment, and his specific interest in the technical aspects of sword production. In this work, Kindi discusses the difference between iron and steel, distinguishes different qualities of sword blade, and different centres of swordsmithing. He refers to the Indian Ocean trade in steel ingots and to the distinctive character of European swords of the period. He includes technical terms used by the makers, and distinguishes swords by their physical features form, measurements, weight, watered pattern, sculptured details, or inlaid ornaments. This publication includes the text and a translation of Kindi's treatise, and a detailed commentary on the work. The volume also includes a translation of Friedrich Schwarzlose's work on swords, which is based on the hundreds of references to swords in early Arabic poetry. Written in German, this extraordinary compendium of information was first published some 120 years ago; this volume makes it available again, and for the first time in English. One of the problems pervading the study of medieval Islamic technology is the lack of surviving technical treatises. Tradition tended to be handed down by example and by word of mouth, and apprenticeships could last for decades. Fortunately, however, occasional treatises do exist. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

The Birds of the Western Palearctic, 2 volumes, Concise Edition. Volume 1 Non-Passerines and Volume 2 Passerines. Based on The Handbook of the Birds of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa
D W Snow and C M Perrins. Robert Gilmour; Brian Hillcoat; C S Rose laar; Dorothy Vincent; D I M Wallace; M G Wilson
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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Revised Edition. Slip case is taped over lower edges with clear tape. Packed weight approx. 7kg. First printing in this edition. 2-volume set (complete). Clean sound slip-case, fresh illustrated covers, tight binding, clean pages and end-papers. Contains many colour illustrations. Clean crisp dust-jackets. Previous owner's book-plate laid in. Illustrator: Jacket illustrations: Robert Gilmor. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: over 4 kg. ISBN: 019854099X. ISBN/EAN: 9780198540991. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 16222091097. All our books are sent by tracked mail. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations. Jacket illustrations: Robert Gilmor (illustratore).…

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Hardback. Condizione: New. Khirbet et-Tannur is a Nabataean site dating from the second century B.C. to the fourth to sixth centuries A.D. located on a hilltop above the Wadi el-Hasa near Khirbet edh-Dharih, 70 km north of Petra along the King's Highway. In 1937, Nelson Glueck excavated Khirbet et-Tannur on behalf of the American Schools of Oriental Research and the Department of Antiquities of Transjordan, but died before completing a final report. Now, in two extensively illustrated volumes, the results of Glueck's excavations are finally published, based on previously unstudied excavation records and archaeological materials in the ASOR Nelson Glueck Archive at the Semitic Museum, Harvard University. Volume 1 is devoted to the architecture of the temple, the dating of its successive phases, its sculptural decoration and iconography,and to a discussion of Nabataean religion, including the evidence for its connections with the religion of Iron Age Edom and its continuation at the temple of Khirbet et-Tannur well into the Christian era, before the A.D. 363 earthquake brought an end to the site. The volume closes with observations about iconoclasm at Khirbet et-Tannur, Khirbet edh-Dharih and Petra. Annual of ASOR 67.…