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Leiden: Brill, 2015. First edition. Hardcover. Fine. Octavo. xiii, (1), 348pp. Index and 50 page bibliography. Orange over black pictorial boards, spine lettered in white. Illustrated with over 40 text figures (most in color) and a map. A fine, as new copy. "In The Wandering Throne of Solomon: Objects and Tales of Kingship in the Medieval Mediterranean Allegra Iafrate analyzes the circulation of artifacts and literary traditions related to king Solomon, particularly among Christians, Jews and Muslims, from the 10th to the 13th century. The author shows how written sources and objects of striking visual impact interact and describes the efforts to match the literary echoes of past wonders with new mirabilia. Using the throne of Solomon as a case-study, she evokes a context where Jewish rabbis, Byzantine rulers, Muslim ambassadors, Christian sovereigns and bishops all seem to share a common imagery in art, technology and kingship." (Publisher) Contents: Introduction : A King of Small Things -- The…
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The Wandering Throne of Solomon: Objects and Tales of Kingship in the Medieval Mediterranean Hardcover - 2015
by Allegra Iafrate
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- Title The Wandering Throne of Solomon: Objects and Tales of Kingship in the Medieval Mediterranean
- Author Allegra Iafrate
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 362
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Brill
- Date 2015
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9789004305182 / 9004305181
- Weight 1.54 lbs (0.70 kg)
- Dimensions 9.5 x 6.2 x 1 in (24.13 x 15.75 x 2.54 cm)
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- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
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