Improbable women : five who explored the Middle East /

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Author / Creator:	Cotterman, William W.
Edition:	First edition.
Imprint:	Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, 2013.
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Series:	Contemporary Issues in the Middle East Contemporary issues in the Middle East.
Subject:	Zenobia, -- Queen of Palmyra. Zenobia, -- Queen of Palmyra. Women travelers -- Middle East -- Biography. Women travelers. Middle East -- History -- 20th century. Middle East -- History -- 19th century. Middle East. Electronic books. History. Biographies.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11216116

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ISBN:	9780815652311 0815652313 9780815610236 0815610238
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	"Zenobia was the third-century Syrian queen who rebelled against Roman rule. Before Emperor Aurelian prevailed against her forces, she had seized almost one-third of the Roman Empire. Today, her legend attracts thousands of visitors to her capital, Palmyra, one of the great ruined cities of the ancient world. Cotterman situates their lives against a backdrop of the Middle Eastern history that was the setting for their adventures. Divided into six sections, one devoted to Zenobia and one focused on each of the five women, Improbable Women is a fascinating glimpse into the experiences and characters of these intelligent, open-minded, and free-spirited explorers."--Pub. desc.
Other form:	Print version: Cotterman, William W. Improbable women. First edition. Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, 2013

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