The Greek Kingdom of Bactria(English, Hardcover, Sidky H.)

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The Greek Kingdom of Bactria(English, Hardcover, Sidky H.) is written by Sidky H. and published by University Press of America. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 076181695X (ISBN 10) and 9780761816959 (ISBN 13).

In this volume, Sidky undertakes the task of reconstructing the history of Greek Bactria, a warlike kingdom that existed twenty-two centuries ago in what is now northern Afghanistan, from fragmentary sources. The resulting work brings to life ancient documents in a narrative scope, where a forgotten people are recreated in the reader's mind. The story of east meeting west, and the resulting synthesis, is re-told here, with critical analysis of sources fitting easily alongside vivid descriptions of glorious battles and great cities. This easily accessible, yet scholarly, work will interest students of ancient history and archaeology.