A Discourse Concerning Sanchoniathon's Phoenician History (1691)

""A Discourse Concerning Sanchoniathon�������s Phoenician History"" is a book written by Henry Dodwell and first published in 1691. The book is a detailed analysis of the Phoenician history as recorded by Sanchoniathon, an ancient Phoenician historian. In the book, Dodwell examines Sanchoniathon's writings and attempts to separate fact from fiction, analyzing the historical accuracy of the text. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Sanchoniathon's history. Part one is an introduction to Sanchoniathon and his work, while part two examines the origins of the Phoenicians. Part three discusses the Phoenician religion and mythology, and part four analyzes the historical events described in Sanchoniathon's history. Throughout the book, Dodwell provides a detailed analysis of Sanchoniathon's sources and his methodology, making it an important work in the field of ancient history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Phoenicians, as well as for scholars of ancient history and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.