Phoenicians

(Peoples of the Past series). This volume explores one of the great enigmas of the ancient worlds, the Phoenician civilization. Digging deep into the historical and archaeological sources, the author reconstructs what is presently known about this mysterious people and their maritime culture, giving accounts of its history, cities, economy, language and literature, religion, and its commercial expansion abroad. Chronological chart, bibliographical abbreviations, notes, index. Illus., 12 color plates/75 b&w. 224p.