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100 1 _aNiebuhr, Carl,
_d1861-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Tell El Amarna Period
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-29
520 _a"The Tell El Amarna Period" by Carl Niebuhr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the diplomatic relations between Egypt and Western Asia during the 15th century B.C., focusing primarily on the letters found in the Tell el Amarna tablets. The content navigates the political landscape of the time, providing insight into the interactions between various monarchs, including the powerful Egyptian Pharaohs and their vassals across the region. In this work, Niebuhr delves into the significant correspondences that reveal the complexities of Egyptian foreign policy, administrative challenges, and the sociopolitical dynamics among the vassal states. He provides a detailed examination of letters exchanged between kings, highlighting themes of alliance, tribute, and the diplomatic maneuvers employed by both Egyptian officials and their counterparts in neighboring regions. The narrative also touches on the tensions and conflicts that arose from political aspirations, religious reforms under Akhenaten, and the resistance faced by vassal chiefs like Aziru. Ultimately, the book offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal era in ancient history, emphasizing the interplay of power, culture, and shifting alliances in the ancient Near East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiddle East -- History
653 _aTell el-Amarna (Egypt)
653 _aEgypt -- History, Ancient
653 _aPalestine -- History
700 1 _aHutchison, J.
_q(Jane)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26145
999 _c67146
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