| Author |
Hedin, Sven Anders, 1865-1952 |
| Title |
Bagdad, Babylon, Ninive
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| Original Publication |
Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus, 1918.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated with drawings by the author, and with photographs.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Bagdad, Babylon, Ninive" by Sven Anders Hedin is a travel narrative written during the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author’s journey through the ancient regions of Mesopotamia amidst the backdrop of World War I. Hedin aims to explore the historical significance of cities like Bagdad and Babylon, while also engaging with contemporaneous wartime events and their implications on these timeless landscapes. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's motivations for traveling to the heart of ancient civilizations, expressing an interest in archaeology and the impact of modern warfare on historical sites. Hedin sets out from Stockholm in 1917, contrasting the allure of history with the ongoing war, which occasionally interrupts his explorations. He records his observations of the environment and the geopolitical tensions that accompany his journey, particularly concerning Turkey's role in the conflict. As he travels toward Aleppo, he engages in encounters with local cultures while remaining acutely aware of the surrounding chaos of the wartime atmosphere. The author’s observations serve to blend personal experience with broader historical themes, showcasing the duality of adventure and conflict in his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Turkey -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Nineveh (Extinct city)
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| Subject |
Babylon (Extinct city)
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| Subject |
Iraq -- Antiquities
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| Subject |
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Iraq
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| Subject |
Baghdad (Iraq)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71601 |
| Release Date |
Sep 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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