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Ancient Ephesus: The History and Legacy of One of Antiquity’s Greatest Cities Paperback – September 30, 2015

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*Includes pictures *Chronicles the history of Ephesus and profiles its most famous buildings *Includes footnotes, online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “We shall never know what magnificence is, until this imperial city is laid bare to the sun.” - Mark Twain “I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, ‘Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand.’" - Antipater Although it is no longer quite as well remembered as it was thousands of years ago, one of the most important cities in the ancient world was Ephesus, a city that dates back nearly 3,000 years and can lay claim to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Moreover, while Sparta and Athens were often the centers of power in ancient Greece, Ephesus, located in present-day Turkey on the coast of Ionia, was an instrumental part of the Ionian League, which wielded power for a substantial period of time before the Classical Era. Thanks to its strategic location, Ephesus was an important city no matter who was in control of the region. In fact, while many of its most famous buildings were completed by 500 BCE, the city flourished after it became part of Rome’s domains, and the Romans respected the culture so much that they continued letting Ephesus use original coins. In turn, as the Western Roman Empire dissolved and the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire maintained control in the area, Ephesus became an important religious center. In addition to a shrine inspired by the Virgin Mary, Ephesus was mentioned repeatedly in the Bible, including in the New Testament’s Revelations, and St. Paul even wrote some of the epistles in Ephesus. Ironically, and unfortunately, it was Ephesus’ role as an important place for early Christians that ensured the final destruction of its most famous feature: the Temple of Artemis. One of the oldest of the Wonders, construction began under King Croesus around 541 BCE, and it was constructed of marble in place of a previous structure that had been destroyed by a flood. The 3rd century Hellenic African scholar Callimachus of Cyrene believed the older structure had been built by the Amazons, but the original Temple of Artemis actually dated back to the late Greek Bronze Age around 1000 BCE. It may have been the first columned temple of its kind, but the site was not considered a Wonder of the World until after Croesus' version was built. A lot of information about the history of the Temple of Artemis remains unknown. It was built three times in all before its final destruction by the Goths in 262 CE, but the site's history thereafter is unclear before its rediscovery in 1869. It may have been repaired after the 3rd century CE, but this did not prevent it from being pillaged for building materials to construct Christian buildings in Constantinople a couple of centuries later. Early Christians resented the temple because of its cult and following, and stories in the New Testament survive of early saints praying to exorcise it, causing physical destruction, or being forbidden from entering the city due to citizens' fears of damage to the temple. These tales may reflect real-life instances of attempted arson or vandalism. Ancient Ephesus: The History and Legacy of One of Antiquity’s Greatest Cities looks at the influential city and the way it flourished for centuries. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Ephesus like never before.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 30, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 74 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1517592720
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1517592721
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.17 x 9 inches
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DD Gott - Donadees Corner
5.0 out of 5 stars History at it's finest.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
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History at it's finest.

I love history and Charles River Editors make it so easy to keep you informed! As I have aged I find that I have forgotten many things and this is a quick way to refresh my knowledge. The world is so big and so much has happened in it, no education no matter how good it is, could cover all of it! Thank you, guys! Quick and easy learning for every age.
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mary a.
4.0 out of 5 stars Important details to guide you in this famous site.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
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This is a wonderful guide with so much information about Paul and this historical site. Important to read before you visit there.
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Howie
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
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A very interesting book. The author does a great job of telling the story of ancient Ephesus. He does a great job of telling about the ups and downs of the city.
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jerry
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor,unlabeled photos and poorlly edited text
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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Poor unlabeled photos and poorly edited text
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James W. Petrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Death of great city
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
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I visited Ephesus and always want to know the history of this city. This book held my interest throughout the reading. However a few maps of area and layout of the city would have been helpful.
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JCulwell
5.0 out of 5 stars A major ancient city you've never heard of
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2016
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Well written description of one of the ancient world's most important, yet unknown cities.
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Pilgrim
4.0 out of 5 stars Ephesus' place in ancient history.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2015
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A concise history that fleshes out the story behind the incredible city of Ephesus.
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sarsia
1.0 out of 5 stars Another horribly produced print-to-order
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2022
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Not even any page numbers in this; Amazon really needs to make clear which are real books and which are these travesties; when will I learn?
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P. Cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2022
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Excellent value at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend
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Loves books and music
3.0 out of 5 stars Good info, disappointing presentation
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2020
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Unfortunately, the book promised much but didn't live up to my expectations. The layout is very poor, there are typos, and there are not as many photos as promised. The information is fairly good, albeit a bit confusing--perhaps this is a translation into English? Mind you, the history of this period is somewhat confusing. Nevertheless, I'm happy to have a keepsake of a particularly interesting visit to a spectacular, historical landmark.
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Fabiano
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 10, 2017
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Um resumo da história da cidade de Éfeso na Antiguidade. O livro inicia falando sobre dados arqueológicos e também sobre histórias lendárias sobre a origem da cidade, que remonta ao ano 6000AC, e vem narrando o que se pode reconstruir de sua história até o Período do Império Persa, quando passa a trazer maiores detalhes. O livro termina no Período Bizantino. Para os estudantes da Bíblia em especial, é uma fonte de informação importante para entendermos o contexto histórico, cultural e religioso de uma das principais cidades palco do Novo Testamento.
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June
4.0 out of 5 stars History of Ephesus up to a thousand or so years ago
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2022
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This is quite a full history of Ephesus at least up to a thousand or so years ago. The names and dates take a bit of concentration but otherwise I'd a good book.
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Anthony Phillips
1.0 out of 5 stars It gets some basic information wrong. Contrary to what ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2017
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It gets some basic information wrong. Contrary to what is claimed as a possibility in the first few pages, Ayasoluk hill in Ephesus is NOT the location for Troy and there are no credible scholars who think that. The site of Troy has been firmly identified. Also Priam was the Trojan King not the Phrygian King. I gave up after this truly gobsmacking blunder, If the author gets this simple fact on the location of Troy wrong, how can the rest of the text be taken as a reliable account.
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