2012, ISBN: 9780199891771

London England: The British Musem Press. Paperback.The Queen of the Night..British Museum Objects in Focus This large Old Babylonian plaque, found in southern Iraq, was made between 1800 … More...

London England: The British Musem Press. Paperback.The Queen of the Night..British Museum Objects in Focus This large Old Babylonian plaque, found in southern Iraq, was made between 1800 and 1750 BC. It is made of baked straw-tempered clay, modelled in high relief, and probably stood in a shrine. The figure could be an aspect of the goddess Ishtar, Mesopotamian goddess of sexual love and war; or Ishtar's sister and rival, the goddess Ereshkigal who ruled over the Underworld; or the demoness Lilitu, known in the Bible as Lilith.This book explores the symbolism and history behind this beautiful relief. The figure wears the horned headdress characteristic of a Mesopotamian deity and holds a rod and ring of justice, symbols of her divinity. Her long multi-coloured wings hang downwards, indicating that she is a goddess of the Underworld. Her legs end in the talons of a bird of prey, similar to those of the two owis that flank her. The background was originally painted black, suggesting that she was associated with the night. She stands on the backs of two lions, and a scale pattern indicates mountains. The relief may have come to England as early as 1924, and was brought to the British Museum in 1933 for scientific testing. It has been known since 1936 as the Burney Relief, after its owner at that time. The relief was in private hands until its acquisition by the Museum in 2003. 47pp.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.) . Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Paperback Printing. 2005., The British Musem Press, 2005, 3, Oxford University Press , Oxford, 2012. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. Second impression of the First Edition. Size: Small Octavo. 185 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Very minimal markings. Book never shelved.. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post.. Beginning in December 2010 popular revolt swept through the Middle East, shocking the world and ushering in a period of unprecedented unrest. Protestors took to the streets to demand greater freedom, democracy, human rights, social justice, and regime change. What caused these uprisings? What is their significance? And what are their likely consequences? In an engaging question-and-answer format, The Arab Uprisings explores all aspects of the revolutionary protests that have rocked the Middle East. Historian James Gelvin begins with an overview--What sparked the Arab uprisings? Where did the demands for democracy and human rights come from? How appropriate is the phrase Arab Spring?--before turning to specific countries around the region. He looks at such topics as the role of youth, labor, and religious groups in Tunisia and Egypt and discusses why the military turned against rulers in both countries. Exploring the uprisings in Libya and Yemen, Gelvin explains why these two states are considered weak, why that status is important for understanding the upheavals there, and why outside powers intervened in Libya but not in Yemen. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Politics & Government; Middle East History; Current Affairs ; Modern; History. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780199891771. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10438. . 9780199891771, Oxford University Press, 2012, 4<

ISBN: 9780199891771

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2012, ISBN: 9780199891771

Oxford University Press, USA, 2012-03-06. Paperback. Good. 1.2690 in x 20.8122 in x 13.9594 in. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition., Oxford University Press, U… More...

Oxford University Press, USA, 2012-03-06. Paperback. Good. 1.2690 in x 20.8122 in x 13.9594 in. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition., Oxford University Press, USA, 2012-03-06, 2.5<

ISBN: 9780199891771

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