stein mark aurel (2 Ergebnisse)

First edition; 8vo (24 x 17.5 cm); numerous photographic illustrations of which several folding, 2 folding maps, discreet booksellers stamp to front pastedown; publisher's original brown cloth, gilt medallion to upper board, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, a little bumping to extremities and cloth slightly raised in a couple places, a very good copy; xvi, 182 pp. The routes and battlefields of Alexander's campaign in the east had been a long-standing interest of Stein's and whilst surveying for the Indian Government on the North-West frontier he was able to indulge his fascination. Yakushi S336.

Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Cloth with yellow titles and front and spine decoration in yellow and black; 9.25 inches tall; [1] viii-xl, 503 pages with a large folding map in color from original surveys and numerous illustrations. and 135 illustrations. 8vo, original sienna polished cloth gilt lettered and pictorially decorated in black and yellow on the spine and decorated and lettered in black and yellow on the upper cover. xv, 503. 'Cheaper edition.' The journey described in these pages was carried out in the year 1900-01, under the auspices of the government of India. --Introduction. The bindings are tight and square, front hinge with probable repair with tape remnants in the gutter. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear, even dulling of the cloth. This seminal work in the field of archaeological exploration details Stein's groundbreaking journey through the remote and ancient region of Chinese Turkestan, now known as Xinjiang. Stein's work in Khotan marked one of the earliest and most important archaeological expeditions in Chinese Turkestan. His exploration of the region's ancient ruins provided insights into the cultures that once thrived in this arid part of Central Asia. Stein, renowned for his meticulous approach to archaeological excavation, provides a vivid firsthand account of his discoveries amidst the sand-covered ruins of Khotan. His narrative not only captures the excitement of uncovering buried civilizations but also delves into the geographical challenges and cultural richness of the region. The ruins Stein uncovered belonged to civilizations that played a crucial role in the Silk Road network, the trade route that linked China with Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. His findings contributed to a deeper understanding of the cultural and religious exchanges that occurred along the route. Subjects: China Hotan; China -- Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu; Travelogue, Exploration, Ancient Civilizations, Chinese Turkestan, Silk Road, Buddhist Artifacts, Archaeological Discoveries.