{"product_id":"the-queen-of-shebas-gift-9781399508872","title":"The Queen of Shebas Gift","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe balsam of Matarea was a famous panacea among physicians in the Middle East and Europe during the antique and medieval periods. Using written sources, visual data and archaeological material, Milwright reconstructs the fascinating cultural history of the balsam tree: from Jericho and En-Gedi to Egypt, and from ancient times to the 17th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Queen of Sheba's Gif is a sweeping survey of the intriguing history and lore of balsam, a precious balm once worth its weight in gold. Milwright's deeply researched story of this fabled substance is a gift of erudite and enchanting scholarship.\" -Adrienne Mayor, Stanford University","brand":"Edinburgh University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407770984791,"sku":"9781399508872","price":24.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781399508872.jpg?v=1730500483","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-queen-of-shebas-gift-9781399508872","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}