From An Antique Land: Ancient And Modern In The Middle East
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition, though the cover shows wear and fading consistent with age. Page Condition: Unknown from image. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or price tags visible other than original Beacon Press price label on cover (BP 283, $2.95).
A compelling blend of travelogue, history, and photography, From an Antique Land: Ancient and Modern in the Middle East chronicles Julian Huxley's journeys through one of the world's most historically rich regions. The renowned biologist and humanist presents vivid observations of the ancient civilisations, archaeological wonders, and living cultures that define the Middle East, illustrated with over 50 photographs taken by the author himself. With the authority of a trained scientist and the curiosity of a seasoned traveller, Huxley illuminates the contrasts between the region's timeless monuments and its rapidly changing modern societies. The work stands as a unique document of mid-twentieth-century Middle Eastern life, offering both scholarly insight and personal reflection in equal measure.
Author: Julian Huxley
Format: Paperback
Published: 1966, Beacon Press
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition, though the cover shows wear and fading consistent with age. Page Condition: Unknown from image. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or price tags visible other than original Beacon Press price label on cover (BP 283, $2.95).
A compelling blend of travelogue, history, and photography, From an Antique Land: Ancient and Modern in the Middle East chronicles Julian Huxley's journeys through one of the world's most historically rich regions. The renowned biologist and humanist presents vivid observations of the ancient civilisations, archaeological wonders, and living cultures that define the Middle East, illustrated with over 50 photographs taken by the author himself. With the authority of a trained scientist and the curiosity of a seasoned traveller, Huxley illuminates the contrasts between the region's timeless monuments and its rapidly changing modern societies. The work stands as a unique document of mid-twentieth-century Middle Eastern life, offering both scholarly insight and personal reflection in equal measure.