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Empires & historical states

Hardback. Explores the remarkable rise of a Greek-ruled kingdom in ancient Bactria (modern Afghanistan) during the third century BC Diodotus I and II, whose dynasty emblazoned its coins with the dynamic image of Thundering Zeus, led this historic movement by breaking free of the Seleucid Empire and building a strong independent state in Central Asia. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 248 pages, 27 black-and-white photos, 4 maps, 5 line figures. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1QDA; HBG; HBJF; HBLA; HDDK; WCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520211407
ISBN
9780520211407
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.06
€ 57.29

Hardback. Drawing on ancient historical writings, the array of information gleaned over years from the study of Hellenistic coins, and startling archaeological evidence newly unearthed in Afghanistan, this book sets out to rediscover the ancient civilization of Bactria. It provides a chronicle of the search for one of the world's enigmatic empires. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 368 pages, 11 color plates, 32 black-and-white illustrations, and 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1QDAG; 3D; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 151 x 30. Weight in Grams: 562. In Search of Ancient Afghanistan. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. 368 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. Drawing on ancient historical writings, the array of information gleaned over years from the study of Hellenistic coins, and startling archaeological evidence newly unearthed in Afghanistan, this book sets out to rediscover the ancient civilization of Bactria. It provides a chronicle of the search for one of the world's enigmatic empires. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1QDAG; 3D; HBJF; HBLA. Dimension: 217 x 151 x 30. Weight: 562.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
368
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520273429
ISBN
9780520273429
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.92

Paperback. Series: Sather Classical Lectures. Num Pages: 115 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HB; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 186 x 115 x 8. Weight in Grams: 106.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1962
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
115
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520000056
ISBN
9780520000056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.02

Hardback. Editor(s): Kiely, Declan. Translator(s): Lorton, David. Num Pages: 400 pages, 28. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HRKP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 857.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801441653
ISBN
9780801441653
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.58

Hardback. Translator(s): Lorton, David. Num Pages: 256 pages, 258. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJF; HBLA; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 262 x 27. Weight in Grams: 756.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801444722
ISBN
9780801444722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.69

Paperback. Translator(s): Lorton, David. Num Pages: 400 pages, 28. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HRKP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 680. 3000 BCE to 395 CE. 400 pages, 23 line illustrations, 4 maps, 1 table. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HRKP1. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight: 676. Translator(s): Lorton, David.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801488535
ISBN
9780801488535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 40.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 282 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 2CXG; CFK; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 24. Weight in Grams: 562.
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782978688
ISBN
9781782978688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 37.67

Paperback. An exploration of the central role of indirect modes of expression in ancient China. Translator(s): Hawkes, Sophie. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QDAG; HPCA; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Zone Books United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781890951115
ISBN
9781890951115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.02

Paperback. This collection of eight classic essays focuses on the archaeology of Greek colonisation. The new edition includes a new preface and corrections. Editor(s): Tsetskhladze, G. R.; Angelis, Franco De. Num Pages: 160 pages, 31 b/w figs, 3tbs. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 172 x 7. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Oxford University School of Archaeology
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780947816612
ISBN
9780947816612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.50

Paperback. Beneath the waters of Abukir Bay, lie the submerged remains of the ancient Egyptian cities Canopus and Thonis-Heracleion, which sank over 1,000 years ago but were brought to the surface by in the 1990s. These ancient artefacts are to be exhibited in Britain in 2016. This book tells the story of these two ancient civilizations. Series: British Museum. Num Pages: 272 pages, 272 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA; HDDG; HDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 258 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1604.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780500292372
ISBN
9780500292372
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 7.28

Hardcover. Beneath the waters of Abukir Bay, lie the submerged remains of the ancient Egyptian cities Canopus and Thonis-Heracleion, which sank over 1,000 years ago but were brought to the surface by in the 1990s. These ancient artefacts are to be exhibited in Britain in 2016. This book tells the story of these two ancient civilizations. Series: British Museum. Num Pages: 272 pages, 272 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA; HDDG; HDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 266 x 296 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1904.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500051856
ISBN
9780500051856
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 40.95

Hardback. This is an introduction to the history of the ancient Near East during the last millennium bc: Phoenicia, Palestine, the Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian empires, the Persian Achaemenid empire, the empire of Alexander, and the vast Persian Seleucid empire founded around 300 bc and defeated in 64 bc. Translator(s): Nevill, Antonia. Num Pages: 224 pages, 28 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748617555
ISBN
9780748617555
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.25
€ 153.46

Paperback. This is an introduction to the history of the ancient Near East during the last millennium bc: Phoenicia, Palestine, the Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian empires, the Persian Achaemenid empire, the empire of Alexander, and the vast Persian Seleucid empire founded around 300 bc and defeated in 64 bc. Translator(s): Nevill, Antonia. Num Pages: 224 pages, 28 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748617562
ISBN
9780748617562
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.76

Hardcover. Studies Tod's relationships with particular Rajput leaders and with the Rajputs as a group in general, in order to better understand his attempts to portray their history, geographical moorings and social customs to British and European readers. Series: Studies in Imperialism. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1QDB; 3JH; HBJF; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719090806
ISBN
9780719090806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.25

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

Paperback. Editor(s): Fischer-Hansen, Tobias; et al. Series: Acta Hyperborea. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 764.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772891217
ISBN
9788772891217
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.14

Paperback. From gladiators fighting in the Colosseum, a bustling Roman army camp filled with soldiers, an extravagant banquet in a senator's house, to domestic scenes of Romans going about their daily business, this book provides scenes from Ancient Roman times to fill with stickers. Illustrator(s): Nicholls, Paul. Series: Usborne Sticker Books. Num Pages: 34 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 4KHF; 5AF; YBGS; YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 235 x 234 x 4. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
34
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409530725
ISBN
9781409530725
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.54

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Miles Kelly
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848106437
ISBN
9781848106437
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 9.46

Paperback. You really wouldn't want to be a slave in ancient Greece! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Illustrator(s): Antram, David. Series: You Wouldn't Want to be.. Num Pages: 40 pages, Full colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 239 x 215 x 4. Weight in Grams: 158.
Publisher
Salariya Book Company Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909645264
ISBN
9781909645264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.92

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843228240
ISBN
9781843228240
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.71

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