ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PALMYRA
From Portuguese palmeira palm tree (see palm²); perhaps influenced by Palmyra, city in Syria.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PALMYRA»
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palmyra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
palmyra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Palmyra and Its Empire: Zenobia's Revolt Against Rome
This volume is the first comprehensive historical treatment in any language of Roman Syria, the revolt of Zenobia, and the city of Palmyra.
2
Empress Zenobia:
Palmyra_s Rebel Queen
Offers a fascinating insight into this key historical figure and her fight against the Romans.
3
A Journey to
Palmyra: Collected Essays to Remember Delbert ...
"A Journey to Palmyra" originates from the desire to remember Delbert R. Hillers, who greatly contributed with his work to Palmyrene studies. However, it is not meant just as a memorial volume, but as a research tool.
Delbert R. Hillers, Eleonora Cussini, 2005
4
Last Act In
Palmyra: (Falco 6)
One of the stories from the bestselling historical fiction Falco series.
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Damascus and
Palmyra: a journey to the East
a journey to the East Charles Greenstreet Addison. CHAPTER X. I'ALMYRA.—
GENERAL ASPECT OF THE RUINS.—GREAT DESERT.—GRAND GATEWAY.—
GRAND AVENUE OF COLUMNS. —GA'1'EWAY8.——RUlNED ...
Charles Greenstreet Addison, 1838
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Zenobia: Or, The Fall of
Palmyra. An Historical Romance. In ...
In Letters of Lucius M. Piso from Palmyra to His Friend Marcus Curtius at Rome
William Ware. of discord and civil broil, I came in and reduced the jarring
elements, and out of parts broken and sundered, and hostile, constructed a fair
and well ...
7
Damascus and
Palmyra: a journey to the East, with a sketch ...
CHAPTER VII. ratfe Departure for Palmyra — Mounting Dromedaries — Activity of
the Arabs— Halt for the Night — The Ghouta of Damascus — Bedouin
Encampments — Wild Scenery — Desert of El Hammad — The Flocks and Herds
...
Charles Greenstreet Addison, 1838
A lavish erotic historical set in 3rd Century Syria.
And the Sea Will Tell reconstructs the events and subsequent trial of a riveting true murder mystery, and probes into the dark heart of a serpentine scenario of death.
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The Religious Life of
Palmyra: A Study of the Social ...
This study which is a revised version of Kaizer's doctoral thesis, studies the religious life and ritual activities of Palmyra under the Romans.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PALMYRA»
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palmyra is used in the context of the following news items.
Retired police chief takes on new job in Palmyra
“I applied when it was advertised because I think I have the ability to make Palmyra a better place to live in, a town I have lived in all my life,” ... «Burlington County Times, Jul 15»
ISIS: Terror group throw two 'gay' men from roof in Palmyra
The footage, reportedly shot in Palmyra, Syria, shows the savage execution of two Syrian men accused of being homosexuals. They were ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Syrian army close to recapturing Palmyra
When it lost Palmyra in May, it looked as if the Syrian army was on the verge of total collapse and that it was only a question of time before ... «The News Hub, Jul 15»
Palmyra's oldest home still has surprises: Cool Spaces
"I think it's the one of the oldest in Palmyra, and one of the oldest in Lebanon County," says owner Rob Gallo. "It was built between 1755 and ... «PennLive.com, Jul 15»
Between Bombs and Beheadings: Palmyra After the ISIS Takeover …
Syria Deeply spoke to locals in Palmyra as ISIS launches a campaign of public executions and the Assad regime showers the city with bombs. «Syria Deeply, Jul 15»
Case closed on rental property litigation in Palmyra
PALMYRA — A local rental registration and inspection law that drew the ire of some property owners has been resolved. After years of litigation ... «Burlington County Times, Jul 15»
Schoonover pitches Fort VFW past Palmyra
The left-hander only allowed Palmyra two hits in one inning, scattering the other three. He walked only one. Fort Atkinson scored the only runs it ... «Daily Union, Jul 15»
Sasser man killed, passenger injured in Palmyra Road wreck in …
The driver of a Ford F250 pickup truck was ejected from the vehicle when it overturned off Palmyra Road on Saturday, authorities said. «The Albany Herald, Jul 15»
ISIS Child Filmed His 'First Beheading' Of Syrian Soldier In Palmyra
The unnamed Syrian officer beheaded by the ISIS child is thought to have been in charge of a unit in the city of Palmyra. The Islamic State ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
Palmyra School District's student population becoming more transient
The student population in the Palmyra Area School District is becoming more transient, but superintendent Lisa Brown said she is not sure why. «PennLive.com, Jul 15»
