Arabia Felix From The Time Of The Queen Of Sheba: Eighth Century B.C. to First Century A.D.

During the period studied, the kingdom of Sheba dominated Southern Arabia, imposing its language, institutions, and artistic forms. This study gives a detailed description of this civilization, its geography and climate, and major events that shaped its history. Includes b&w photos of archaeological sites and antiquities. Breton is a researcher at France's National Center for Scientific Research, and has led many archaeological expeditions in Yemen. First published as L'Arabie heureuse au temps de la reine de Saba: Viii-I siFcles avant J.- C. , by Hachette LittTratures, Paris, 1998. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)