Calendars in antiquity : empires, states, and societies /

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Calendars were at the heart of ancient culture and society and were far more than just technical, time-keeping devices. This book offers a comprehensive study of the calendars of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern world, from the origins up to and including Jewish and Christian calendars in...

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1. Verfasser:
Stern, Sacha
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, c2012.
Zusammenfassung:
Calendars were at the heart of ancient culture and society and were far more than just technical, time-keeping devices. This book offers a comprehensive study of the calendars of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern world, from the origins up to and including Jewish and Christian calendars in late Antiquity.
Umfang:
1 online resource (468 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-162622-8
Schlagworte:
Calendar > Mediterranean Region > History > To 1500.
Calendar > Middle East > History > To 1500.
Calendar > Mediterranean Region > Political asepcts.
Calendar > Middle East > Political aspects.
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