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Sheba : through the desert in search of the legendary queen
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Sheba : through the desert in search of the legendary queen

by Nicholas Clapp

This investigation explores the historical reality behind the legend of the Queen of Sheba. It follows a journey through Ethiopia, Arabia, and Israel to analyse archaeological evidence and determine whether the mythical queen truly existed.

Accession 19847 ISBN 0395952832 Publisher Houghton Mifflin
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