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The Nile on eBay Dead Sea Level by Haim Goren In the nineteenth century the Dead Sea and the Tigris-Euphrates river system had great political significance: the one as a possible gateway for a Russian invasion of Egypt, the other as a potentially faster route to India. This is the traditional explanation for the presence of the international powers in the region. This important new book questions this view. Through a study of two important projects of the time — international efforts to determine the exact level of the Dead Sea, and Chesney's Euphrates Expedition to find a quicker route to India — Professor Goren shows how other forces than the interests of empire, were involved. He reveals the important role played by private individuals and establishes a wealth of new connections between the key players; and he reveals for the first time an important Irish nexus. The resulting work adds an important new dimension to our existing understanding of this period. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Science, Exploration and Imperial Interests in the Near East. Author Biography Haim Goren is an historical geographer in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Tel-Hai College, Israel. His main fields of interest are European activity in Ottoman Palestine and the Near East, the history of the scientific study of that region, mainly the Holy Land, and pilgrim and traveller literature. Table of Contents Introduction PART I. Britain, Europe, and the Near East, 1830-50 Chapter 1 European military agents in the early 1830s: 'The early spies' Callier, Chesney and Lvov Chapter 2 The Euphrates Expedition, 1834-7 2.1 British interests and activities in Syria and Palestine 2.2 British military scientific enterprises in Palestine following the 1840 campaign PART II The Dead Sea and the Jordan Rift Valley, myth and research Chapter 3 Early explorers 3.1 Costigan, the first victim, and the sailing on the Dead Sea 3.2 'It appears to be considerably lower than the ocean': Moore and Beek Chapter 4 'The chase after the level', Dead Sea and Jordan depression measurements 1837-1848: First barometrical measurements Chapter 5 Who should be crowned as the great discoverer? Publications and discussions following Moore's and Beek's report Chapter 6 Further measurements and triangulation Chapter 7 Conclusive explorations: Molyneux and Lynch Conclusive remarks Bibliography Name Index Index Locorum Review 'This is a work of exemplary scholarship - learned, reflective, and deeply considered.' - Andrew Lambert, Laughton Professor of Naval History, Kings College, University of London Review Quote "This is a work of exemplary scholarship -- learned, reflective, and deeply considered." -- Andrew Lambert, Laughton Professor of Naval History, Kings College, University of London Promotional "Headline" Through a study of two important projects of the time - international efforts to determine the exact level of the Dead Sea, and Chesney's Euphrates Expedition to find a quicker route to India - Professor Goren shows how other forces than the interests of empire, were involved. Details ISBN 184885496X Author Haim Goren ISBN-10 184885496X ISBN-13 9781848854963 Format Hardcover Short Title DEAD SEA LEVEL Language English Media Book Pages 384 Year 2011 DEWEY 956.94 Series Number 06 Illustrations Yes Subtitle Science, Exploration and Imperial Interests in the Near East Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Tauris Historical Geographical Series Publication Date 2011-02-25 Imprint I.B. Tauris Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc UK Release Date 2011-02-25 NZ Release Date 2011-02-25 AU Release Date 2011-02-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36327451;