Syrian Stone Lore or The Monumental History of Palestine

Syrian Stone Lore or The Monumental History of Palestine is a book written by Claude Reignier Conder. It is a comprehensive study of the ancient stone monuments and structures found in Palestine, particularly in the region of Syria. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the history, architecture, and symbolism of these structures, including their construction techniques, the materials used, and the cultural and religious significance of the monuments. The author draws on his extensive knowledge of archaeology and history to provide a detailed analysis of each monument, accompanied by illustrations and photographs. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the ancient history and culture of Palestine.1887. Victorian soldier, explorer, and scholar, Claude Reignier Conder, gives a general idea of the present state of information concerning the ancient condition of a country that possesses peculiar interest as being the Holy Land of the Jew, the Christian and the Moslem alike. Contents: The Canaanites; The Phoenicians; The Hebrews; Jews and Samaritans; The Greek Age; The Herodian Age; The Roman Age; The Byzantine Age; The Arab Conquest; and The Crusaders. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.