Dido: Queen and Founder of Carthage - Couverture souple

Oakes (Gaelic Mac Dubhdara), Peta

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ISBN 10 : 1764592905 ISBN 13 : 9781764592901

Editeur : Peta Oakes, 2026

Synopsis

Long before Carthage rose to challenge Rome, its story began with a queen. In the ancient Phoenician world of the eastern Mediterranean, Dido emerged as one of the most remarkable figures of early antiquity. Born into the royal house of Tyre, she was a woman of intelligence, political skill, and formidable resolve. When the violent ambitions of her brother forced her into exile, Dido gathered loyal followers, sailed across the Mediterranean, and established a new city on the North African coast. That city would become Carthage, one of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient world. Part history and part legend, the story of Dido has endured for more than two millennia. Classical writers preserved accounts of her daring escape from Tyre, the famous tale of the oxhide used to claim land for her new settlement, and the dramatic founding of Carthage itself. Later traditions, especially in Roman literature, would entwine her story with that of Aeneas, transforming the Phoenician queen into one of the most enduring figures of ancient storytelling. In Dido: Queen and Founder of Carthage, Peta Oakes explores the historical traditions, myths, and literary interpretations that surround this extraordinary woman. Drawing upon ancient sources and historical scholarship, the book traces the rise of Carthage from its Phoenician origins and examines how the memory of its legendary founder shaped Mediterranean history. Blending history, myth, and cultural memory, this illustrated volume reveals the life and legacy of a woman whose courage and leadership created one of the great cities of the ancient world.

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À propos de l'auteur

A passionate explorer of humanities, liberal arts, mythology, and epic literature, Peta Oakes (Gaelic Mac Dubhdara), delves into the depths of human storytelling and wisdom traditions. Drawing from the diverse teachings of esteemed institutions like the University of Edinburgh, PENN, Harvard, Yale, and others, Peta seeks to uncover the universal truths embedded within timeless texts.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Peta Oakes
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1764592905
• ISBN 13: 9781764592901
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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