Calendars in antiquity: empires, states, and societies

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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Main Author: Stern, Sacha 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2012
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Summary: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
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9780191746178
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199589449.001.0001

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