Blacks in antiquity; Ethiopians in the Greco-Roman experience [by] Frank M. Snowden, Jr.

By:

Snowden, Frank M, 1911-2007

Series: ACLS Humanities E-Book | TitlePublication details: Cambridge, Mass., Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1970.Description: xxii, 364 pages illustrations 25 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0674076257
9780674076259
0674076265
9780674076266

Report number: 70088812Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Blacks in antiquity.; Blacks in antiquity.DDC classification:

913.3/8/097496
913.38097496 WI Sno

LOC classification:

DE71 .S6 1970

Other classification:

15.51
15.25
LG 1500
NH 5275
NH 5285
NH 5075

Online resources:

Contents:

The physical characteristics of Ethiopians-the textual evidence -- The physical characteristics of Ethiopians-the archaeological evidence -- Greco-Roman acquaintance with African Ethiopians -- Greek encounters with Ethiopian warriors -- Roman encounters with Ethiopian warriors -- Ethiopians in classical mythology -- Ethiopians in the theater and amphitheater -- Greco-Roman attitude toward Ethiopians-creed and conversion -- Blacks in a white society-a summation.

Action note:

981116 sct

In: ACLS Humanities E-BookURL: http://www.humanitiesebook.orgSummary: Investigates the participation of black Africans, usually referred to as "Ethiopians," by the Greek and Romans, in classical civilization, concluding that they were accepted by pagans and Christians without prejudice.

Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.

Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	National Library of Jamaica	Daphne Douglas Reading Room	913.38097496 WI Sno (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		1000000008846
Books	OCLC Data	Unknown	913.38097496 WI Sno (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		0000000000166

Browsing OCLC Data shelves, Shelving location: Unknown Close shelf browser (Hides shelf browser)

Previous	No cover image available	No cover image available	No cover image available		No cover image available	No cover image available	No cover image available	Next
Previous	910.3 Tho The geographical and historical dictionary of America amd the West Indies. Containing an entire translation of the Spanish work of Antonio de Alcedo, with large additions and compilations from modern voyages and travels, and from original and authentic information	910.453 Exq Histoire des avanturiers flibustiers qui se sont signalez dans les Indes. Contenant ce qu'ils ont fait de remarquable depuis vingt annees.	912 Cor The nautical chart of 1424 and the early discovery and cartographical representation of America : a study on the history of early navigation and cartography /	913.38097496 WI Sno Blacks in antiquity; Ethiopians in the Greco-Roman experience	913.72 B783 Nicaraguan antiquities /	913.728 The ruins of Zaculeu, Guatemala	917.285 You Narrative of a residence on the Mosquito shore, during the years 1839, 1840 and 1841 : With an account of Truxillo, and the adjacent islands of Bonacca and Roatan /	Next

Includes bibliographical references.

ACLS e-books permit unlimited multi-user access.

Investigates the participation of black Africans, usually referred to as "Ethiopians," by the Greek and Romans, in classical civilization, concluding that they were accepted by pagans and Christians without prejudice.

981116 sct

NLJCols20082021

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.