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The Throne of Adulis: Red Sea Wars on the Eve of Islam (Emblems of Antiquity),Used
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Just prior to the rise of Islam in the sixth century AD, southern Arabia was embroiled in a violent conflict between Christian Ethiopians and Jewish Arabs. Though little known today, this was an international war that involved both the Byzantine Empire, which had established Christian churches in Ethiopia, and the Sasanian Empire in Persia, which supported the Jews in what became a proxy war against its longtime foe Byzantium.Our knowledge of these events derives largely from an inscribed marble throne at the Ethiopian port of Adulis, meticulously described by a sixthcentury Christian merchant known as Cosmas Indicopleustes. Using the writings of Cosmas and a wealth of other historical and archaeological evidence from the period, eminent historian G. W. Bowersock carefully reconstructs this fascinating but overlooked chapter in preIslamic Arabian history. The flashpoint of the war, Bowersock tells us, occurred when Yusuf, the Jewish king of Himyar, massacred hundreds of Christians living in Najran. The Christian ruler of Ethiopia, Kaleb, urged on by the Byzantine emperor Justin, led a force of 120,000 men across the Red Sea to defeat Yusuf. But when the victorious Kalebsaid to have retired to a monasteryleft behind weak leaders in both Ethiopia and Himyar, the Byzantine and Persian empires expanded their activity in the Arabian territory. In the midst of this conflict, a new religion was born, destined to bring a wholly unanticipated resolution to the power struggle in Arabia.The Throne of Adulis vividly recreates the Red Sea world of Late Antiquity, transporting readers back to a remote but pivotal epoch in ancient history, one that sheds light on the collapse of the Persian Empire as well as the rise of Islam.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Throne of Adulis'? A: 'The Throne of Adulis' explores the historical conflict between Christian Ethiopians and Jewish Arabs in southern Arabia during the sixth century AD, prior to the rise of Islam.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by G.W. Bowersock, an eminent historian known for his expertise in ancient history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'The Throne of Adulis' published? A: 'The Throne of Adulis' was published on April 1, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What historical events does the book discuss? A: The book discusses the international conflict involving the Byzantine Empire and the Sasanian Empire, focusing on the war instigated by King Yusuf of Himyar and the Ethiopian ruler Kaleb.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Throne of Adulis' is suitable for academic study, as it provides detailed historical and archaeological evidence regarding pre-Islamic Arabian history.
- Q: What language is the book written in? A: 'The Throne of Adulis' is written in English.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify the inclusion of illustrations or maps; it is primarily a text-based historical account.