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. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient stone monuments and structures found in Palestine, particularly in the region of Syria. The author describes and analyzes the different types of stone structures such as dolmens, cromlechs, and megaliths, and provides insights into the cultures and civilizations that built them. The book also includes detailed illustrations and photographs of the various structures, providing readers with a visual understanding of the monuments. Overall, Syrian Stone Lore is an informative and fascinating study of the ancient history and culture of Palestine, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the archaeology and history of the region.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.