Bøger af James Baikie

This beautifully illustrated guide transports readers to the world of the Bible, exploring the landscapes, cultures, and peoples that figure prominently in this ancient text. The author draws upon a wide variety of sources to offer a rich and nuanced understanding of the Bible's historical and cultural contexts, and provides valuable insights into the enduring significance of this foundational religious text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

""The Glamour of the Near East Excavation"" by James Baikie is a comprehensive exploration of the archaeological discoveries made in the Near East during the early 20th century. The book covers the excavation of ancient sites in Egypt, Palestine, and Mesopotamia, and provides a detailed account of the artifacts and structures uncovered during these excavations.Baikie's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable read for both scholars and laypeople interested in the history of the Near East. He provides a wealth of information about the cultures and societies that produced the artifacts, and offers insights into the lives of the people who created them.Throughout the book, Baikie also reflects on the significance of these discoveries for our understanding of the ancient world, and discusses the impact that these discoveries had on the field of archaeology as a whole. Overall, ""The Glamour of the Near East Excavation"" is an informative and engaging exploration of one of the most fascinating periods in human history.1927. An account of the treasure hunt for the buried art, wisdom and history of the ancient East, from the Nile to Babylon, the adventures, disappointments and triumphs of the hunters and the knowledge thus acquired of the ancient world. To the writer's mind, there is no more romantic story than that of the resurrecting of the great historic past which has been and is being accomplished by the excavators of the present. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Story of the Pharaohs by James Baikie is a comprehensive historical account of the ancient Egyptian civilization, particularly focusing on the reigns of the pharaohs. The book covers the period from the earliest dynasties to the end of the New Kingdom, offering a detailed insight into the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Egyptian society.The author begins by introducing the reader to the geography and climate of Egypt and its impact on the development of the civilization. He then delves into the history of the pharaohs, starting with the first dynasty and discussing the achievements and failures of each ruler.The book provides a detailed analysis of the pharaohs' religious beliefs and practices, including the construction of temples and the role of the priests. It also explores the art, literature, and architecture of ancient Egypt, highlighting the significant contributions of the pharaohs in these fields.The author also discusses the various challenges faced by the pharaohs, including invasions, rebellions, and internal conflicts. He examines the impact of these events on the society and the measures taken by the pharaohs to overcome them.Overall, The Story of the Pharaohs is an engaging and informative read that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant civilizations in human history. The book is well-researched and written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.

"The Sea-Kings of Crete" from James Baikie. (1866-1931).

The Sea-Kings of Crete, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.