The Cities and Bishoprics of Phyrgia

The book titled ""The Cities and Bishoprics of Phyrgia: Being an Essay of the Local History of Phrygia from the Earliest Times to the Turkish Conquest V1, Part One"" is written by William M. Ramsay. The book is a comprehensive account of the local history of Phrygia, a region located in modern-day Turkey. The book covers the period from the earliest times to the Turkish conquest, and is divided into two parts. Part one covers the history of the region, including its cities and bishoprics. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments of the region, including its religious history. The author has used a variety of sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to provide a rich and detailed account of the region's history. The book is an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of Phrygia and the broader region of Anatolia.1895. Part One of Volume One. Ramsay, the first Professor of Classical Archaeology at Oxford University, pioneered the study of antiquity in what is today known as western Turkey. He went on to devote the latter part of his life to applying what he had learned to the study of the New Testament. He is also acknowledged as the outstanding authority on the life of Paul. In this work Ramsay attempts to throw some light on the question of how Phrygia has come to present the aspect that it now shows to the traveler. Contents of Part I. The Lycos Valley and South-Western Phrygia: The Lycos Valley; Laodiceia: The Graeco-Roman City; Hierapolis: the Holy City; Cities of the Middle Maeander Valley: Mossyna, Motella, Dionysopolis, Hyrgaleis; The Phrygian Cities of the Lower Maeander Valley and the Carian and Lydian Frontiers; Colossai and the Roads to the East; Lounda, Peltai, Attanassos; Valley of the Kaznes and Indos; and Phrygian Cities on the Pisidian Frontier. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.