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Paperback. Polybius' account of Rome's rise to world power and her method of rule is a major source for the history of the years 220-146 BC. This new translation includes Books 1-5 in their entirety and all of the fragmentary Books 6 and 12 on the Roman constitution and historiography. It is accompanied by an illuminating introduction and notes. Translator(s): Waterfield, Robin. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 560 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2AHA; 3D; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199534708
- ISBN
- 9780199534708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.40
€ 16.99
€ 13.40
Paperback. Editor(s): Levene, D. S. Translator(s): Fyfe, W.H. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199540709
- ISBN
- 9780199540709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 12.53
€ 13.00
€ 12.53
Hardcover. Tacitus (c. 55 c. 120 CE), renowned for concision and psychology, is paramount as a historian of the early Roman empire. What survives of "Histories" covers the dramatic years 69 70. What survives of "Annals" tells an often terrible tale of 14 28, 31 37, and, partially, 47 66. Translator(s): Moore, C.H. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 497 pages, 2M. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 116 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Loeb
- Number of pages
- 497
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1925
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674991231
- ISBN
- 9780674991231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.82
€ 33.99
€ 28.82
Paperback. Describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. Frequently giving rise to colorful digressions, this book blends fact and legend to offer a compelling Greek view of the world of the fifth century BC. Translator(s): De Selincourt, Aubrey. Num Pages: 784 pages, bibliog , chronology, notes, glossary. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DNF; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Edition
- Reissue
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140449082
- ISBN
- 9780140449082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.43
€ 17.99
€ 13.43
Paperback. Providing an account of his travels, the author describes landscapes, fish, birds and animals. He recounts the history of Ireland's rulers, and tells stories of magic wells and deadly whirlpools, strange creatures and evil spirits. This work is written from the point of view of an invader and reformer. Translator(s): O'Meara, John. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- 9780140444230
- ISBN
- 9780140444230
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.10
€ 11.99
€ 10.10
Hardback. Important contribution to study of Nazi ideology and policies in annexed territories during World War II Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1; JPFQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 144 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780768861
- ISBN
- 9781780768861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.96€ 126.76
€ 141.96
€ 126.76
Hardcover. "The History of Akbar" by Abu l-Fazl is one of the most important works of Indo-Persian history and a touchstone of prose artistry. In this volume, Humayun s turbulent reign ends, and Akbar ascends his father s throne." Translator(s): Thackston, Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization Wheeler M (Harvard University). Series: Murty Classical Library of India. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JB; BGH; HBJF; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674504943
- ISBN
- 9780674504943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.89
€ 40.99
€ 33.89
Paperback. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), who led the Macedonian army to victory in Egypt, Syria, Persia and India, was perhaps the most successful conqueror the world has ever seen. Yet although no other individual has attracted so much speculation across the centuries, Alexander himself remains an enigma. Translator(s): Yardley, John C. Num Pages: 352 pages, maps, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 254. Clean copy with slight shelf wear and sunning to cover and spine but remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKE0000396
- ISBN
- 9780140444124
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Editor(s): Silbey, Joel H.; Bogue, Allan G. Series: Quantitative studies in History Series. Num Pages: 402 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691635330
- ISBN
- 9780691635330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.72€ 130.31
€ 172.72
€ 130.31
Paperback. This is the first complete translation, with detailed commentary, of the surviving volumes of Beyhaqi's massive project. The historian's writings, dealing with the years 1030--1041, combine astute criticism and wry humor with an unobtrusive display of mastery of the learned literature of the time, both in Arabic and Persian. Series: Ilex Series. Num Pages: 546 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1QFM; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674062344
- ISBN
- 9780674062344
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.71
€ 33.99
€ 28.71
Paperback. This is the first complete translation, with detailed commentary, of the surviving volumes of Beyhaqi's massive project. The historian's writings, dealing with the years 1030--1041, combine astute criticism and wry humor with an unobtrusive display of mastery of the learned literature of the time, both in Arabic and Persian. Series: Ilex Series. Num Pages: 406 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1QFM; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674062368
- ISBN
- 9780674062368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.82
€ 33.99
€ 28.82
Paperback. This is the first complete translation, with detailed commentary, of the surviving volumes of Beyhaqi's massive project. The historian's writings, dealing with the years 1030--1041, combine astute criticism and wry humor with an unobtrusive display of mastery of the learned literature of the time, both in Arabic and Persian. Series: Ilex Series. Num Pages: 478 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1QFM; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674062399
- ISBN
- 9780674062399
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.71
€ 33.99
€ 28.71
hardcover. Sumptuously illustrated history of one of the most compelling and mysterious regions on earth. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FC; 3F; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 237. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784534905
- ISBN
- 9781784534905
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.56€ 89.18
€ 100.56
€ 89.18
Hardback. In this second volume of his authoritative history of the region, Christoph Baumer explores the unique flow of goods, peoples and ideas along the dusty tracks and wandering caravan routes that brought European and Mediterranean orbits into contact with Asia. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FC; 1FP; 3D; 3F; HBJF; HBLA; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 298 x 241 x 35. Weight in Grams: 2456.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780768328
- ISBN
- 9781780768328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.15€ 57.06
€ 59.15
€ 57.06
Hardback. The epic plains and arid deserts of Central Asia have witnessed some of the greatest migrations. This work charts the 3000-year drama of Scythians and Sarmatians; Soviets and transcontinental Silk Roads; trade routes and the transmission of ideas across the steppes; and, the breathless and brutal conquests of Alexander the Great and Chinghiz Khan. Num Pages: 384 pages, 262 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FC; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 246 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2332.
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780760605
- ISBN
- 9781780760605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.56€ 95.36
€ 100.56
€ 95.36
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865978379
- ISBN
- 9780865978379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.64
€ 14.99
€ 12.64
Hardcover. Editor(s): Siedentop, Larry. Translator(s): Hazlitt, William. Num Pages: 320 pages, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HPCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865978362
- ISBN
- 9780865978362
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.52
€ 26.99
€ 20.52
paperback. Begins with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and concludes at the end of the reign of William III in 1702. This book presents a time of deep struggle throughout Britain and Ireland in vivid prose. It offers a gripping narrative, and draws on a wide range of sources including historical accounts and creative literature. Editor(s): Trevor-Roper, Hugh. Num Pages: 576 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140431339
- ISBN
- 9780140431339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Hardcover. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 34. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Edition
- New Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865970304
- ISBN
- 9780865970304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.48
€ 26.99
€ 20.48
Hardcover. Num Pages: 721 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 721
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865970342
- ISBN
- 9780865970342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.48
€ 26.99
€ 20.48
Paperback. The first volume in Peter Ackroyd's stunning new six-part history of England, taking us from Stonehenge to the death of Henry VII Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 125 x 35. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publisher
- Pan Publishing
- Number of pages
- 356
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Main Market
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330544283
- ISBN
- 9780330544283
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.46
€ 23.99
€ 16.46
Hardback. The History of Irish Publishing is the first comprehensive record of and examination into one of the most important and vibrant cultural sectors of Irish life. Compiled by author and publisher Tony Farmar (of A&A Farmar), this is a meticulously researched and beautifully written book about all the history of all our Irish books. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HBTB; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781845888947
- ISBN
- 9781845888947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 7.20
€ 32.99
€ 7.20
Paperback. "The History of King Richard the Third" is Thomas More's English masterpiece. This book intends to make More's work accessible to 21st-century readers. It presents More's text with modern English spelling and punctuation, and with full annotation of linguistic difficulties and the historical background. Editor(s): Logan, George M.; More, Saint Thomas. Num Pages: 208 pages, 6 b&w photos, 1 index. BIC Classification: DSBD; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 209 x 12. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Edition
- A reading ed
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253217998
- ISBN
- 9780253217998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.77
€ 19.99
€ 19.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 27 maps and plans and 6 genealogical tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 34. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571114610
- ISBN
- 9780571114610
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.04
€ 23.99
€ 16.04