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King Herod's Dream: Caesarea on the Sea Hardcover – January 1, 1988

by Kenneth G. Holum (Author), Robert L. Hohlfelder (Author), Robert J. Bull (Author),

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Makes use of recent archaelogical findings, both on land and in the sea, to describe what life was like in the ancient port city

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Written by two members of archaeological expeditions which have excavated at Caesarea, the ancient city on the coast of Israel built by Herod the Great, this book tells the story of the great city, from its beginnings to its destruction in the 13th century. Readers discover this past through archaeologists' eyes, as the text considers not only artifacts and written sources but the processes by which archaeologists reconstruct the past. A companion volume to a traveling exhibition of Caesarean artifacts, this is very highly recommended for both its clarity and creativity. It should appeal to a wide audience, and is ideal for beginning students in archaeology. History Book Club selection.Joan W. Gartland, Detroit P.L.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ W W Norton & Co Inc; First Edition (January 1, 1988)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393024938
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393024937
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.64 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.98 x 7.99 inches

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Marie Sharon

Herod the Great architect

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2009

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Herod the Great, demonized by Christian writings, is one terrifically interesting historical figure. Unsure of his place in history because of his Idumaean ancestry, he was intent on securing this place in history by building beautiful civic and private edifices. As a man he struggled with the common problems that public figures and leaders always encounter--to be strong, well-loved by his own people, and respected by his adversaries and peers in other positions of strength and leadership, and to matter to history. He was bested by the hubristic Roman leadership and his penchant for killing his family and heirs was not conducive to bringing a strong dynasty to his throne, but then, if truth be honored, there were not many public men who have not resorted to this method of insuring their position of authority over all. This volume offers lovely illustrations of Herod's architectural enterprises and gives history of their longevity and importance. Not a history of Herod, per se, but a good piece on his architectural gifts to us.