Procopius was born at Cæsarea in Palestine, early in the sixth or at the end of the fifth century. He made his way, an adventurer, to Constantinople, where he began as an advocate and Professor of R……続きを見る
In "Visits to Monasteries in the Levant," Robert Curzon embarks on a meticulous exploration of religious sites during the 19th century, with a particular focus on the monasteries of the Eastern Medi……続きを見る
In "Armenia: A Year at Erzeroom, and on the Frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and Persia," Robert Curzon presents a vivid account of his travels in the mid-19th century, where he explores the complex int……続きを見る
In Mesopotamia is a classic WW1 history text by Martin Swayne. There is nothing to suggest that you are approaching the gateway of the Garden of Eden when you reach the top of the Persian Gulf, unle……続きを見る
In the summer of 1974, against the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War, ceramics expert and Morgan sports car enthusiast John Carswell set off with his young family from their home in Beirut on an ex……続きを見る
