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In Search of the Phoenicians
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In Search of the Phoenicians
Who were the ancient Phoenicians-and did they actually exist?The Phoenicians traveled the Mediterranean long before the Greeks and Romans, trading, establishing settlements, and refining the art of navigation. But who these legendary sailors really were has long remained a mystery. In Search of the Phoenicians makes the startling claim that the
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Who were the ancient Phoenicians—and did they actually exist? The Phoenicians travelled the Mediterranean long before the Greeks and Romans, trading, establishing settlements, and refining the art of navigation. But who these legendary sailors really were has long remained a mystery.
In Search of the Phoenicians makes the startling claim that the "Phoenicians" never actually existed as such. Taking readers from the ancient world to today, this book argues that the notion of these sailors as a coherent people with a shared identity, history, and culture is a product of modern nationalist ideologies—and a notion very much at odds with the ancient sources.
Series: Miriam S. Balmuth Lectures in Ancient History and Archaeology
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In Search of the Phoenicians by Josephine Quinn is recognised for its insightful challenge to traditional narratives about the Phoenicians, blending archaeological evidence with historical analysis. It questions the existence of a cohesive Phoenician identity, instead suggesting a loose collection of maritime traders and diverse communities. The book has been lauded for its scholarly rigour and innovative perspective, making it a significant contribution to classical studies, as evidenced by its receipt of the Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit.
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ISBN: 9780691195964
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 December 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 75 b/w illus. 11 maps.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Josephine Quinn is associate professor of ancient history at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Worcester College. She is the coeditor of The Hellenistic West and The Punic Mediterranean.
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