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BCE to c 500 CE

Hardback. Focusing on the socio-cultural as well as the political dimensions of the Sergius cult, this study sheds light on the lives of the ordinary faithful, as well as on religion's place in the strategic calculations of hostile empires. It discusses Arab Christianity in the context of late Roman culture in the East. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 246 pages, 17 figures, including b/w photographs and line illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBG; HBJF; HBLA; HRKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520216853
ISBN
9780520216853
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.25
€ 57.11

Hardback. An apostolic lifestyle characterized by total material renunciation, homelessness, and begging was practiced by monks throughout the Roman Empire in the fourth and fifth centuries. This book presents a study of this type of Christian poverty and the challenge it posed for episcopal authority and the promotion of monasticism in late antiquity. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 339 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 3D; HBG; HBLA; HBTB; HRCC1; HRCX8. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
339
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520233249
ISBN
9780520233249
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.25
€ 56.86

Paperback. Shows that, around the time of Jesus' birth, there came into being a conception of 'catastrophic' messianism in which the suffering, humiliation, and death of the messiah were regarded as an integral part of the redemptive process. Translator(s): Maisel, David. Num Pages: 159 pages, 12 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1QDAR; 3D; HRCG; HRJ; HRLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
159
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520234000
ISBN
9780520234000
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Sir Ronald Syme became the first historian of the twentieth century to place Sallust - whom Tacitus called the most brilliant Roman historian - in his social, political, and literary context. This is a foreword of Syme that delivers biographical essays of Sir Ronald Syme in English. Series: Sather Classical Lectures. Num Pages: 433 pages, 1 b&w photograph. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 1QDH; 3D; HBAH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 26. Weight in Grams: 614.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
433
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520234796
ISBN
9780520234796
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 30.14

Paperback. History, political philosophy, and constitutional law were born in Athens in the space of a single generation - the generation that lived through the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE). This text provides an examination of this democracy transformed by war. Num Pages: 537 pages, 14 b/w illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
525
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520236851
ISBN
9780520236851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.61

Hardback. Provides historical narratives, detailed references, citations, and commentaries on all the Graeco-Macedonian settlements founded in the East. This book pulls together discoveries and debates from dozens of scattered archaeological and epigraphic projects, making a distinct contribution to ongoing questions and opening new avenues of inquiry. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 440 pages, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 750.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
F First Edition
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520273825
ISBN
9780520273825
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.24
€ 75.95

Hardback. In the wake of the conquests of Alexander the Great, the ancient world of the Bible the ancient Near East came under Greek rule, and in the land of Israel, time-old traditions and Greek culture met. This book discloses fresh political and economic factors. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 568 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAL; 3D; HBJF1; HBLA; HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 163 x 40. Weight in Grams: 986.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520275584
ISBN
9780520275584
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.52
€ 72.84

Paperback. The Roman empire remains unique. Although Rome claimed to rule the world, it did not. This title argues that the longevity of the empire rested not on Roman military power but on a gradually realized consensus that Roman rule was justified. Series: Classics and Contemporary Thought. Num Pages: 520 pages, 7 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 792.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
515
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520280168
ISBN
9780520280168
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.27

Hardback. Placing the social history of East Syrian Christians at the center of the Iranian imperial story, this book explains the endurance of a culturally diverse empire across four centuries. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 b/w images, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3D; 3F; HBLA; HRCC; HRKZ; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 238 x 26. Weight in Grams: 566.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520286191
ISBN
9780520286191
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.52
€ 72.77

Hardback. The volume is divided into three parts, corresponding to the three main phases in Gothic history: their early history down to the fourth century, the revolution in Gothic society set in motion by the arrival of the Huns, and the history of the Gothic successor states to the western Roman Empire. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 376 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; 3D; 3F; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 686.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631165361
ISBN
9780631165361
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.94

Hardback. aeo The first account in English of this ancient people. aeo Of interest to anthropologists, historians, geographers and orientalists. aeo Based on over 30 years of first--hand research. aeo The first account in English of this ancient people. aeo Of interest to anthropologists, historians, geographers and orientalists. Series: Peoples of South-East Asia and the Pacific. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 3D; 3F; 3H; 3J; HBJF; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 163 x 238 x 35. Weight in Grams: 808.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631172314
ISBN
9780631172314
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.01

Paperback. Traces the history of the Franks from their barbaric origins to the period of civil and military dominance in Western Europe. The book describes their society and culture, their conversion to Christianity, the way they ruled and their influence on subsequent ages. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50 photographs, 25 maps, bibliogrpahy. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DST; 3D; 3F; HBJD; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631179368
ISBN
9780631179368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.46

Hardback. Presents the history of Spain in the period between the end of Roman rule and the time of the Arab conquest. This book shows how the Visigothic kingdom was governed, about law in the kingdom, about the Arab conquest, and about the rise of Spain as an intellectual force. Series: A History of Spain. Num Pages: 272 pages, 3 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3D; 3F; HBJD; HBLA; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631181859
ISBN
9780631181859
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.51

Hardback. The region of Mesoamerica, extending from central Mexico through Honduras and El Salvador, was home to a variety of advanced civilizations in ancient times. This reader contains 25 chapters written by scholars that explore the nature of these ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. Editor(s): Smith, Michael Ernest; Masson, Marilyn A. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1QDA; 3D; 3F; HBJK; HBLC; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 171 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1004.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631211150
ISBN
9780631211150
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 171.92

Paperback. The region of Mesoamerica, extending from central Mexico through Honduras and El Salvador, was home to a variety of advanced civilizations in ancient times. This reader contains 25 chapters written by scholars that explore the nature of these ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. Editor(s): Smith, Michael Ernest; Masson, Marilyn A. Num Pages: 520 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1QDA; 3D; 3F; HBJK; HBLC; HDD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 906.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631211167
ISBN
9780631211167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.57

Paperback. * Provides a complete history of the region from 8000 BC to the present day. * Covers all varieties of history from cultural and social to economic and environmental. . Series: Blackwell History of the World. Num Pages: 656 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3D; 3F; 3H; 3J; HBJF; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 176 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1122.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631214472
ISBN
9780631214472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.44

Paperback. Offers a comprehensive 'who's who' guide to medieval philosophers. This title contains a mix of essays providing historical context followed by 140 alphabetically arranged entries on individual thinkers. It spans the history of medieval philosophy from the fourth century AD to the fifteenth century. Editor(s): Gracia, Jorge; Noone, Timothy B. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 768 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3D; 3F; 3H; GBC; HPCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 174 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1202.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
768
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631216735
ISBN
9780631216735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.18

Paperback. Contains 57 documents that introduce many of the major topics of Roman history, from the period of the Twelve Tables (451 BC) to the later Roman empire, including: the structure of Roman society, slavery, the position of women and the nature of family life, farm-management and agricultural practices, and scientific and medical knowledge. Editor(s): Cherry, David. Num Pages: 280 pages, 10. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631217848
ISBN
9780631217848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.75

Hardback. * Major survey of the history and culture of Roman Britain. * Brings together specialists to provide an overview of recent debates about this period. * Exceptionally broad coverage, embracing political, economic, cultural and religious life. Editor(s): Todd, Malcolm. Series: Blackwell Companions to British History. Num Pages: 528 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; HBTB; HRAX; JP; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 179 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1066.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631218234
ISBN
9780631218234
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 215.73

Paperback. This is a historical biography of Hannibal, the military leader of Carthage responsible for waging a dramatic onslaught against Rome during the Punic Wars, and one of the most fascinating figures of ancient history. It is told from a pro-Hannibal, rather than pro-Roman, perspective. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBJH; HBLA; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631218487
ISBN
9780631218487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99

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