The City in Roman and Byzantine Egypt

The City in Roman and Byzantine Egypt

Richard Alston

266,86 €
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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2001
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Historia antigua: hasta c. 500 e. c.
ISBN:
9780415237017

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After Egypt became part of the Roman Empire in 30 BC, Classical and then Christian influences both made their mark on the urban environment. This book examines the impact of these new cultures at every level of Egyptian society.

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