Lost world of the golden king in search of ancient Afghanistan / Frank L. Holt.

Author/creator Holt, Frank Lee
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBerkeley : University of California Press,
Descriptionxxi, 343 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 22 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Eucratides, the Great, active 170 B.C.-145 B.C.
Greeks--Afghanistan. --History. --To 1500.
Coins, Greek--Bactria.
Coins, Greek--Afghanistan.
Bactria--Civilization.
Bactria--Antiquities.
Afghanistan--Civilization.
Afghanistan--Antiquities.

SeriesHellenistic culture and society ; 53
Contents Introduction : a lost civilization -- The adventure begins : checklist numismatics -- A dangerous game : framework numismatics -- The gold colossus : novelty numismatics -- Telling tales : narrative numismatics -- Wanted, one Greek city : archaeology -- Letters here and there : epigraphy -- A perfect storm : rescue and revisionist numismatics -- A new beginning : cognitive numismatics I -- Coins and the collapse of civilization : cognitive numismatics II -- Conclusion : the lost world of the golden king.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 297-328) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012000828
ISBN9780520273429 (cloth : acid-free paper)

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