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Paperback. Presents an account of the life of Tiberius, the second Roman emperor. This title argues that Tiberius' character provides the key to understanding his reign. It portrays Tiberius as a man whose virtues and beliefs were corrupted by power. It shows how Tiberius' fears of conspiracy and assassination caused him to lose his grasp of reality. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 336 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 26. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405115292
- ISBN
- 9781405115292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.11
€ 43.99
€ 43.11
Hardcover. Presents an account of the life of Tiberius, the second Roman emperor. This title argues that Tiberius' character provides the key to understanding his reign. It portrays Tiberius as a man whose virtues and beliefs were corrupted by power. It shows how Tiberius' fears of conspiracy and assassination caused him to lose his grasp of reality. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 336 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405115285
- ISBN
- 9781405115285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.69
€ 125.69
Paperback. Celebrated as queen, politician, and lover, Cleopatra remains an object of fascination more than 2,000 years after her death. In this beautifully illustrated new study, Sally-Ann Ashton deconstructs the image of Cleopatra to uncover the complex historical figure behind the myth. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, figures, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113908
- ISBN
- 9781405113908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.28
€ 46.28
Hardcover. Celebrated as queen, politician, and lover, Cleopatra remains an object of fascination more than 2,000 years after her death. In this beautifully illustrated new study, Sally-Ann Ashton deconstructs the image of Cleopatra to uncover the complex historical figure behind the myth. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 236 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113892
- ISBN
- 9781405113892
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.01
€ 119.01
Paperback. * An introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt (c. 1575 bc--1100 bc). * Focuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an "Empire of Asia". * Written by a respected Egyptologist. Series: Ancient World at War. Num Pages: 312 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113724
- ISBN
- 9781405113724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.90
€ 44.90
Hardcover. An introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from c 1575 bc-1100 bc. It focuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an 'Empire of Asia'. It highlights technological developments, such as the use of chariots and siege technology. Num Pages: 312 pages, 5. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113717
- ISBN
- 9781405113717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.68
€ 130.68
Paperback. Contesting the Reformation provides a comprehensive survey of the most influential works in the field of Reformation studies from a comparative, cross-national, interdisciplinary perspective. Series: Contesting the Past. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH; HRCC2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 144 x 11. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113267
- ISBN
- 9781405113267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.93
€ 39.93
Hardcover. This Companion provides an overview of European history during the "long" nineteenth century, from 1789 to 1914. Consists of 32 chapters written by leading international scholars. Balances coverage of political, diplomatic and international history with discussion of economic, social and cultural concerns. Editor(s): Berger, Stefan. Series: Blackwell Companions to European History. Num Pages: 560 pages, 21. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 180 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405113205
- ISBN
- 9781405113205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.94
€ 211.94
Paperback. Asian Travel in the Renaissance looks at travel in Asia for the purposes of trade, colonialism and religious conversion by a diverse array of Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and English protagonists in the Renaissance era. * Examines European travel in Asia from a variety of perspectives. Editor(s): Carey, Dr. Daniel. Series: Renaissance Studies Special Issues. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1F; 3H; 3JB; HBG; HBLC; HBLH; KCLT; RGR; WTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405111607
- ISBN
- 9781405111607
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.96
€ 31.96
Hardcover. Analyzes Ridley Scott's film "Gladiator" from historical, cultural, and cinematic perspectives. This book examines the film's presentation of Roman history and culture. It considers its cinematic origins and traditions. It draws out the film's modern social and political overtones. Editor(s): Winkler, Martin M. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; APFA; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405110433
- ISBN
- 9781405110433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.32
€ 142.32
Paperback. Analyzes Ridley Scott's film "Gladiator" from historical, cultural, and cinematic perspectives. This work examines the film's presentation of Roman history and culture. It considers its cinematic origins and traditions. It draws out the film's modern social and political overtones. It also includes relevant ancient sources in translation. Editor(s): Winkler, Martin M. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; APFA; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405110426
- ISBN
- 9781405110426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.19
€ 51.19
Hardcover. This book presents a historical study of the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity from the accession of the emperor Diocletian 284 to the death of the emperor Heraclius in 641. Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 488 pages, 32 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBLA; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405108577
- ISBN
- 9781405108577
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.92
€ 149.92
Paperback. There is an extraordinary range of material in this anthology. Lincoln's Gettysburg address is here and so too is a contemporary account of a visit from the Ku Klux Klan. The primary sources reproduced are both visual and written, and the secondary present a remarkable breadth and quality of relevant scholarship. . Editor(s): Cullen-Sizer, Lyde (Sarah Lawrence College USA); Cullen, Jim. Num Pages: 464 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 35. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106917
- ISBN
- 9781405106917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.72
€ 53.72
Hardcover. From Lincoln's Gettysburg address to a contemporary account of a visit from the Ku Klux Klan, this title contains a selection of writings and illustrations on the American Civil War. It reflects society and culture as well as the politics and key battles of the Civil War. It also includes introductions and study questions to aid understanding. Editor(s): Cullen-Sizer, Lyde (Sarah Lawrence College USA); Cullen, Jim. Num Pages: 464 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 177 x 39. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106900
- ISBN
- 9781405106900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.32
€ 142.32
Hardcover. This volume brings together a distinguished group of international scholars to discuss the major debates in the study of early twentieth-century Europe. Brings together contributions from a distinguished group of international scholars. Provides an overview of current thinking on the period. Editor(s): Martel, Gordon. Series: Blackwell Companions to European History. Num Pages: 584 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 180 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1158.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106641
- ISBN
- 9781405106641
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.73
€ 215.73
Hardcover. England and its Rulers has established itself as an attractive and authoritative account of English history from 1066. For this third edition, three new chapters have been added, the bibliography and suggested further reading sections have been fully updated, and additions and amendments have been made throughout. Series: Blackwell Classic Histories of England. Num Pages: 360 pages, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106498
- ISBN
- 9781405106498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.13
€ 127.13
Hardcover. Drawing on 28 original essays, A Companion to the Early Middle Ages takes an inclusive approach to the history of Britain and Ireland from c. 500 to c. 1100 to overcome artificial distinctions of modern national boundaries. Editor(s): Stafford, Pauline. Series: Blackwell Companions to British History. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations maps. BIC Classification: 3F; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 179 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405106283
- ISBN
- 9781405106283
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.61
€ 200.61
Paperback. Tracing Architecture looks at the impact that knowledge of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman and British architecture had on aesthetic attitudes and architectural design. It explores the changing relationship between text and image in an era before the introduction of mass mechanical reproduction. Editor(s): Arnold, Dana; Bending, Stephen. Series: Art History Special Issues. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: ABA; AMA; HBA; HBG; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 175 x 245 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405105354
- ISBN
- 9781405105354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.05
€ 32.05
Hardback. This Companion provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman Republican history as it is currently practiced. Highlights recent developments, including archaeological discoveries, fresh approaches to textual sources, and the opening up of new areas of historical study. Editor(s): Rosenstein, Nathan; Morstein-Marx, Robert. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 776 pages, 61 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 776
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405102179
- ISBN
- 9781405102179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.58
€ 207.58
Paperback. Thousands of documents surviving on stone and papyrus help us to understand the complex society that took shape after the death of Alexander the Great. This book presents some of the most revealing of these documents in translation, allowing readers to form an impression of the Hellenistic world. Editor(s): Derow, Peter; Bagnall, Roger S. Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101332
- ISBN
- 9781405101332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.71
€ 57.71
Hardback. Thousands of documents surviving on stone and papyrus help us to understand the complex society that took shape after the death of Alexander the Great. This book presents some of the most revealing of these documents in translation, allowing readers to form an impression of the Hellenistic world. Editor(s): Derow, Peter; Bagnall, Roger S. Series: Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101325
- ISBN
- 9781405101325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.61
€ 146.61
Paperback. Presents fresh perspectives on eighteenth-century literature. This book presents debates on subjects such as the public sphere, travel and exploration, scientific rhetoric, gender and the book trade, and historical versus literary perceptions of life on London streets. Editor(s): Wall, Cynthia. Series: Concise Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101189
- ISBN
- 9781405101189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.55
€ 47.55
Hardback. This Concise Companion presents fresh perspectives on eighteenth--century literature. * Contributes to current debates in the field on subjects such as the public sphere, travel and exploration, scientific rhetoric, gender and the book trade, and historical versus literary perceptions of life on London streets. Editor(s): Wall, Cynthia. Series: Concise Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 296 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405101172
- ISBN
- 9781405101172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.40
€ 128.40
Hardback. Perspectives on Modern South Asia presents an exciting core collection of essays drawn from anthropology, literary and cultural studies, history, sociology, economics, and political science to reveal the complexities of a region that is home to a fifth of humanity. Editor(s): Visweswaran, Kamala. Series: Global Perspectives. Num Pages: 396 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLL; HBLW; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405100625
- ISBN
- 9781405100625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.84
€ 115.84