{"title":"Georgina Herrmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Georgina Herrmann collection, a treasure trove for those captivated by history and military themes. Georgina Herrmann is a distinguished author and archaeologist, celebrated for her insightful exploration of ancient civilisations and their fascinating artefacts. With a career spanning several decades, her work has shed light on the rich tapestry of human history, particularly through the lens of ancient ivory artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eAncient Ivory\u003c\/em\u003e, where Herrmann delves into the intricate world of ivory artistry, exploring its historical significance and the craftsmanship that has been revered through the centuries. Her research offers a captivating glimpse into how these artefacts have informed our understanding of past societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a newcomer to the field, Georgina Herrmann's books provide a comprehensive and engaging journey into the past. Each book is meticulously researched, offering readers a new perspective on the interplay between art, culture, and history. Enjoy diving into the depth of knowledge and storytelling these works provide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-ivory-by-georgina-herrmann-9780500051917","title":"Ancient Ivory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvory is a wonderful material: tactile, beautiful, workable into many different forms, and the strongest in the animal kingdom. Unfortunately for the elephant, it has been highly prized, by virtue of its rarity and the difficulty of acquiring it, from the Palaeolithic to the present day. Indeed, the Syrian elephant was hunted to extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, it was during the early first millennium BC—the 'Age of Ivory'—that literally thousands of carved ivories found their way to the Assyrian capital city of Kalhu, or modern Nimrud, in northern Iraq. The majority were not made there, in the heart of ancient Assyria, but arrived as gift, tribute, or booty gathered by the Assyrian kings from the small neighbouring states of the ancient Middle Eastern world, with the ivory itself probably sourced from the African elephant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ivories were first discovered in the mid-nineteenth century by renowned Victorian traveller and adventurer Austen Henry Layard. However, it was not until the mid-twentieth century that the extent of the treasure was realised by Max Mallowan, the husband of Agatha Christie. Thousands of extraordinary ivories have since been unearthed from the ruins of the ancient city's extravagant palaces, temples, and forts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, however, many have been destroyed or remain at risk following the invasion of Iraq and the sacking of the Iraq Museum, as well as in the ongoing conflict and destruction of cultural heritage in the region. As a result, the ivories preserved in these pages form a unique and unparalleled record of the otherwise lost art of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848385155308,"sku":"9780500051917","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/340033482366.jpg?v=1758975341"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/georgina-herrmann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}