Overview

This compelling narrative history of the Phoenicians unearths rich details about their lives and their interactions with Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and other societies. [There is a new edition of this book, titled Phoenicians: Lebanon's Epic Heritage.] It is true these famous sea traders of antiquity were known for their cedar ships, royal-purple cloth and wealthy cities in Lebanon. But there was much more to their unique and long-lived society. Willingly or unwillingly, the Phoenicians took part in many epic events of the ancient world. We are among them while they experience days of peaceful prosperity, as well as times of warfare and loss. This is a truly memorable walk among fascinating people on the idyllic shores of the Mediterranean.