Geschenke und Steuern, Zölle und Tribute (Culture and History of the Ancient Near East) (German Edition) [Hardcover]

Kubisch (Author), S. (ed.) (Author), MĂ1/4ller-Wollermann (Author), R. (ed.) (Author), Klinkott (Author), H. (ed.) (Author)

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Publication Date: January 30, 2008 | ISBN-10: 9004160655 | ISBN-13: 978-9004160651

This book examines modes of economic contribution in the ancient world, chiefly through taxes, tribute and gifts. The interdisciplinary approach supplies the basis for economic terminology, taking into account the specific cultural context and the correlation between modern and ancient termini.

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About the Author

Hilmar Klinkott, Dr.phil. (2002) in Ancient History, University of Tubingen, is Research Assistant at the Institute of Ancient History in Tubingen. He has published on satrapal administrative registers under Alexander the Great and satraps in the Achaemenid Empire.Sabine Kubisch, Dr.phil. (2002) in Egyptology, University of Heidelberg, works for the Ramesside Tomb Project in Thebes, (TT 157), in Heidelberg. Her dissertation is a study of private inscriptions with biographical content of the 2nd Intermediate Period.Renate Muller-Wollermann, MA (1982) in Egyptology and Sinology, Dr.phil. (1985) in Egyptology, University of Tubingen, teaches and conducts research at the Egyptological Institute, Tubingen.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 570 pages
• Publisher: BRILL (January 30, 2008)
• Language: German
• ISBN-10: 9004160655
• ISBN-13: 978-9004160651
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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