History: earliest times to present day
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History: earliest times to present day
Paperback. Examines various aspects of ancient warfare from philosophy to the technical skills needed to fight. This work looks at war in a wider context and explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine intervention play in the outcome of a battle? Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 192 pages, Half-tones and drawings throughout. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 112 x 11. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192804709
- ISBN
- 9780192804709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.57
€ 13.99
€ 11.57
Hardback. This book examines the autocratic rulers and dynasties of classical Greece and Rome and the changing concepts of tyranny in political thought and culture. Editor(s): Lewis, Sian. Num Pages: 282 pages, 8 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; JPHX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 282
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748621255
- ISBN
- 9780748621255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.81€ 142.12
€ 148.81
€ 142.12
paperback. Focusing on six momentous turning points that helped to shape Roman history, this work charts the rise and fall of the world's first superpower - a political machine unmatched in its brutality, its genius, its lust for power. It also covers powerful men such as Pompey the Great, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero and Constantine. Num Pages: 448 pages, 32. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- BBC Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846072840
- ISBN
- 9781846072840
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.02
€ 19.99
€ 15.02
Paperback. Encompassing the period from Rome's founding in the eighth century BC through Justinian's rule in the sixth century AD, the author offers a distinctive perspective on the Romans and their civilization by employing fundamental Roman values as a lens through which to view both their rise and spectacular fall. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 maps, 35 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 212 x 18. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300198317
- ISBN
- 9780300198317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.13
€ 19.99
€ 16.13
Hardback. Editor(s): Francese, Christopher. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624660016
- ISBN
- 9781624660016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.85€ 71.38
€ 92.85
€ 71.38
Paperback. Editor(s): Francese, Christopher; Smith, R. Scott. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624660009
- ISBN
- 9781624660009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.52
€ 38.99
€ 28.52
Paperback. The only up-to-date narrative account of the greatest empire the world has ever known from its earliest origins to its disintegration in AD 476. Num Pages: 400 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 201 x 25. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445619781
- ISBN
- 9781445619781
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.59
€ 17.99
€ 17.59
Paperback. The Republic 753 BC-30 BC. 296 pages, 19 illustrations, 14 in colour. The story of the greatest empire in world history. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Dimension: 198 x 126 x 23. Weight: 296.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445604275
- ISBN
- 9781445604275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.02
€ 19.02
Paperback. Traces the development of the public works, services and specialized law that was needed to maintain and run Ancient Rome. The book incorporates and develops previous historical and topographical research. Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; AMVD; HBJD; HBLA; KNV; RP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 145 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415106184
- ISBN
- 9780415106184
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.14
€ 55.14
Paperback. Analyses key aspects of ancient Greek philosophy in their original context of mystery religion, and magic. The author brings to light evidence uncovered about ancient Pythagoreanism and reconstructs the transmission of Pythagorean ideas from the Greek West down to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and from there into the Islamic world. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HPCA; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 26. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA Oxford
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198150817
- ISBN
- 9780198150817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.64
€ 94.64
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521253697
- ISBN
- 9780521253697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 36.83
€ 36.99
€ 36.83
Hardback. Gloriously illustrated and impressive in scope, this book represents a comprehensive overview of ancient Nubia. Editor(s): Fisher, Marjorie; Lacovara, Peter; D'Auria, Sue H.; Ikram, Salima. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3B; 3D; HBJH; HBLA; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 305 x 239 x 37. Weight in Grams: 2518.
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press Egypt
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774164781
- ISBN
- 9789774164781
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.84
€ 91.84
Hardback. Brings together the important historical, legal, mythological, liturgical, and secular texts of the ancient Near East, to provide a contextual base for understanding the people, cultures, and literature of the Old Testament. This book aims to understand the likenesses and differences which existed between Israel and the surrounding cultures. Editor(s): Pritchard, James B. Series: Princeton Studies on the Near East. Num Pages: 744 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; DSBB; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 285 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1926.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691035031
- ISBN
- 9780691035031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.33€ 162.70
€ 208.33
€ 162.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 496 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; ACG; HBJF1; HBLA; HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 136 x 27. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226631875
- ISBN
- 9780226631875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.39
€ 37.99
€ 29.39
Paperback. This text examines variation in systems of economic production and exchange and how these systems supported the power networks that integrated Maya society. Editor(s): Masson, Marilyn A.; Freidel, David A. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; 1QDA; HBJK; HBLC; JP; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100817
- ISBN
- 9780759100817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.71
€ 88.71
Hardback. This text examines variation in systems of economic production and exchange and how these systems supported the power networks that integrated Maya society. Editor(s): Masson, Marilyn A.; Freidel, David A. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; 1QDA; HBJK; HBLC; JP; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 154 x 33. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100800
- ISBN
- 9780759100800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.23
€ 186.23
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 49 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HBLA1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415827287
- ISBN
- 9780415827287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 49.36
€ 49.99
€ 49.36
Paperback. In recent years, British Museum curators have collaborated with scientists and medical experts to explore non-invasive imaging techniques and other scientific approaches to further study Egyptian mummies. This book draws on research to reveal the actual experience of living and dying in the ancient Nile Valley. Num Pages: 192 pages, 225 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 230 x 12. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Publisher
- British Museum Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714119120
- ISBN
- 9780714119120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.25
€ 43.25
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781316628843
- ISBN
- 9781316628843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.62
€ 55.62
Paperback. Presents an introduction to the history of ancient Mesopotamia and its civilizations, incorporating archaeological and historical finds up to 1992. Num Pages: 576 pages, 16pp illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- 3 Sub
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140125238
- ISBN
- 9780140125238
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.67
€ 23.99
€ 16.67
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752459356
- ISBN
- 9780752459356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.69
€ 26.99
€ 23.69
Hardback. Editor(s): Stephens, Susan A.; Winkler, John J. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 558 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSK; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 558
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691637235
- ISBN
- 9780691637235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.34
€ 290.34
Hardback. Expanding both the geographical range and the diversity of sites considered in the study of ancient Greek housing, Ancient Greek Houses and Households views Greek houses and the archaeological artifacts found within them as a means of investigating the basic unit of Greek society: the household. Editor(s): Ault, Bradley A.; Nevett, Lisa. Num Pages: 200 pages, 45 illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; AMKD; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 230 x 27. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812238754
- ISBN
- 9780812238754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.95
€ 76.95
Paperback. The third edition of Ancient Greek Civilization is a concise, engaging introduction to the history and culture of ancient Greece from the Minoan civilization to the age of the Roman Empire. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 294 x 192 x 16. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119098157
- ISBN
- 9781119098157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.87
€ 61.87