{"product_id":"folio-society-empires-of-the-ancient-near-east-complete-4-volume-set-2001","title":"Folio Society \"Empires of the Ancient Near East\" – Complete 4 Volume Set (2001)","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Condition: Books are in good used condition. Bindings are tight and pages are clean with no writing or markings observed. The covers retain bright gilt detailing with minimal shelf wear. The slipcase is intact and structurally solid, with slight wear around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Fiction Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e History \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiction Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical \u0026amp; Mythological\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e O.R. Gurney\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Folio Society\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Facsimile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"394\" dataend=\"867\" class=\"\"\u003eThis beautifully bound 4volume collection from The Folio Society explores the rich histories of four ancient civilizations: The Hittites, The Babylonians, The Egyptians, and The Persians. Each book features stunning goldembossed designs on the covers and spines, reflecting the aesthetic traditions of the civilizations they represent. These editions include scholarly introductions, historical maps, and custom illustrations that bring the ancient world vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"869\" dataend=\"1086\" class=\"\"\u003eOriginally published as part of The Folio Society’s prestigious historical series, this boxed set is perfect for collectors, history enthusiasts, or anyone seeking an elegant and informative addition to their library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1088\" dataend=\"1111\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1091\" dataend=\"1111\"\u003eIncluded Titles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1112\" dataend=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1112\" dataend=\"1143\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1114\" dataend=\"1143\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem datastart=\"1114\" dataend=\"1128\"\u003eThe Hittites\u003c\/em\u003e by O.R. 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Bindings are tight and pages are clean with no writing or markings observed. The covers retain bright gilt detailing with minimal shelf wear. The slipcase is intact and structurally solid, with slight wear around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1815\" dataend=\"1846\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1818\" dataend=\"1846\"\u003eWhy This Set Stands Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1847\" dataend=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1847\" dataend=\"1895\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1849\" dataend=\"1895\" class=\"\"\u003eAuthentic visual homage to the ancient empires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1896\" dataend=\"1945\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1898\" dataend=\"1945\" class=\"\"\u003eHighquality construction and thoughtful design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1946\" dataend=\"2020\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1948\" dataend=\"2020\" class=\"\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of history, archaeology, and Folio Society editions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2022\" dataend=\"2192\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"2025\" dataend=\"2043\"\u003eBox Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe slipcase is in \u003cstrong datastart=\"2063\" dataend=\"2081\"\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with some mild edge wear visible but no major damage. 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