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Empires & historical states

paperback. Studying the economic and cultural upheaval that shook mainland Greece and the Aegean area in the eighth century, this work also looks at the role that poetry played in this upheaval. Series: Classics and Contemporary Thought. Num Pages: 311 pages, 13 figures, 12 tables, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JHM; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 68.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
311
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780520226913
ISBN
9780520226913
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.56

Paperback. Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? This title reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language. Num Pages: 568 pages, 3 halftones. 86 line illus. 16 tables. 25 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HDD; TB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 151 x 35. Weight in Grams: 808.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780691148182
ISBN
9780691148182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.96

Paperback. First in-depth account of the role played by the Crown Agents in the growth of the colonies. Series: Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series. Num Pages: 370 pages, 1, 1 black & white illustrations, 1 black and white. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
370
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843838418
ISBN
9781843838418
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 34.20

Paperback. The Parthenon is one of the worlds most iconic buildings: today, its silhouette symbolizes Greece. This title takes the reader through the dramatic story of the conception and creation of the Parthenon, setting it against a turbule nt historical background and rooting the building firmly in the real and mythological landscape of Athens. Num Pages: 240 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; AMN; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714122847
ISBN
9780714122847
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.54

Hardcover. The Greek myths have a universal appeal, reaching far beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. In this book, the reader is taken on a tour of 22 destinations in Greece and Turkey, from Mount Olympus to Homer's Hades, recounting the tales from Greek mythology and the history associated with each. Num Pages: 272 pages, 70 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500518328
ISBN
9780500518328
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Paperback. As an ancient Egyptian, your body is being prepared for the afterlife. But it's fairly disgusting business, and you can't be sure that you will always be treated with respect. 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: 1QDAE; 3D; YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 239 x 215 x 3. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
Salariya Book Company Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909645257
ISBN
9781909645257
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.39

Paperback. Get ready: as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you've heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you're about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier! The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and narrative approach will absorb readers in the informative story. Illustrator(s): Antram, David. Series: You Wouldn't Want to be. Num Pages: 40 pages, Full colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; 5AH; YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 357 x 489 x 6. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
Salariya Book Company Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910706459
ISBN
9781910706459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.03

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415319362
ISBN
9780415319362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1QDAR; HBJD1; HBLA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 486. Hadrian's Wall, the Antonine Wall and Roman Policy in Scotland. 192 pages, 100ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1QDAR; HBJD1; HBLA; WQH. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 15. Weight: 488.
Publisher
Carnegie Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859360156
ISBN
9781859360156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.72

Paperback. Fully revised and update with the latest field research, an expanded guide to further reading, and drawing on a wealth of knowledge, this examination of the Roman republic's fall is useful for all students of history and classical studies. Num Pages: 136 pages, maps, 3 b&w line drawings, 5 b&w photos, 4halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
136
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415319409
ISBN
9780415319409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.29

Paperback. Attempts to account for the widespread phenomenon of sport. Drawing upon ethnological findings to demonstrate the ritual character of sport, the text explores the relationship between ancient Greek sport and sacrificial ritual and traces elements common to both back to primitive origins. Num Pages: 136 pages, with 24 figs. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBTB; JFC; JHM; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 36.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520080959
ISBN
9780520080959
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.33

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

€ 48.96

Paperback. A Companion to the Roman Empire provides readers with a guide both to Roman imperial history and to the field of Roman studies, taking account of the most recent discoveries. Provides a guide both to Roman imperial history and to the field of Roman studies. Takes account of recent discoveries. Editor(s): Potter, David S. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 724 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 246 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
724
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405199186
ISBN
9781405199186
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 52.16

Hardback. The mathematics of ancient Egypt was fundamentally different from our math today. Contrary to what people might think, it wasn't a primitive forerunner of modern mathematics. This title provides an introduction to the intuitive and often-surprising art of ancient Egyptian math. Num Pages: 256 pages, 301 color illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 226 x 18. Weight in Grams: 816.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691160122
ISBN
9780691160122
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.68

Hardback. This is a unique introduction to Greek tragedy that explores the plays as dramatic artifacts intended for performance and pays special attention to construction, design, staging, and musical composition. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; AN; DSBB; DSG; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 194 x 21. Weight in Grams: 616.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119089858
ISBN
9781119089858
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.94

Paperback. This is a unique introduction to Greek tragedy that explores the plays as dramatic artifacts intended for performance and pays special attention to construction, design, staging, and musical composition. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; AN; DSBB; DSG; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 188 x 16. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119089896
ISBN
9781119089896
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.78

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857382009
ISBN
9780857382009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.69

Paperback. "The Roman Empire at Bay is the only one volume history of the critical years 180-395 AD, which saw the transformation of the Roman Empire from a unitary state centred on Rome, into a new polity with two capitals and a new religion, Christianity"-- Series: The Routledge History of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 792 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1300.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
784
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415840552
ISBN
9780415840552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.21

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780190231620
ISBN
9780190231620
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 19.06

Paperback. The Emperors of Rome charts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through profiles of the greatest and most notorious of the emperors. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780877501
ISBN
9781780877501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.51

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