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Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
Hardcover. Series: Studies in Social History. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 1QDAP; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1981st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789024725762
- ISBN
- 9789024725762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.41
€ 132.41
Paperback. This catalogue documents an exhibition at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology on the mysterious ancient Egyptian jackal-headed gods associated with death and the afterlife. These gods are immediately identifiable symbols of ancient Egypt, but their specific identities and roles are often less well known. Series: Kelsey Museum Publications. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG; HRKP1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 206 x 204 x 8. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Kelsey Museum of Archaeology United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780990662310
- ISBN
- 9780990662310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.78
€ 28.78
Paperback. The elaborately decorated coffin of Djehutymose is one of the central artifacts of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology's Egyptian collection. Using the images and texts from the coffin along with related artifacts, Egyptologist T. G. Wilfong explores what the coffin tells us about ancient Egyptian ideas of life, death, and the afterlife. Series: Kelsey Museum Publications. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJF; HDDG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 228. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Kelsey Museum of Archaeology United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780974187389
- ISBN
- 9780974187389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.19
€ 24.19
Paperback. Editor(s): Fischer-Hansen, Tobias; et al. Series: Acta Hyperborea. Num Pages: 167 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBG; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 12. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772890616
- ISBN
- 9788772890616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.43
€ 50.99
€ 36.43
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
€ 95.06€ 73.24
€ 95.06
€ 73.24
Paperback. Series: Ancient Society and History. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBTB; JHBK; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XO) Open University set text. Dimension: 213 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801842009
- ISBN
- 9780801842009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.61
€ 35.99
€ 30.61
Paperback. The Portland Vase was probably made during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). A work of outstanding technical skill, it is apparently decorated with scenes of love and marriage, the precise meaning of which has been the cause of much debate and interpretation. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 64 pages, 31 illustrations, 25 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 147 x 6. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- British Museum Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714150222
- ISBN
- 9780714150222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.32
€ 8.99
€ 8.32
Paperback. Presents a survey of the perception and reality of the use of cosmetics and perfumes under the Roman Empire. This work, a companion to "Roman Clothing and Fashion" draws on literary, non-literary, visual and archaeological evidence to show, among other things, the importance of cosmetics and perfumes for health. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBTB; TDCJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 10. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440989
- ISBN
- 9780752440989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.75
€ 23.99
€ 20.75
Paperback. Intended as a general guide to the obelisks that have found their way to the four corners of the earth, this book examines the interest shown in them by the Roman emperors; it discusses each obelisk in detail, and traces individual histories and anecdotes concerning their journeys from Egypt. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904675303
- ISBN
- 9781904675303
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.45
€ 32.45
Paperback. For more than 3,000 years, the mysterious events surrounding the death of Ramesses III have puzzled historians and students of ancient Egypt. This book investigates the circumstances of the ancient pharaoh's death and discovers among the women of his harem the threads of a murder conspiracy. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 177 x 13. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875806204
- ISBN
- 9780875806204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.67
€ 30.99
€ 27.67
Paperback. Drawing on the literature, especially the historiography, composed by the members of the elite who conducted Roman foreign affairs, this book reevaluates the roots, motivations, and goals of Roman imperial foreign policy especially as that policy related to warfare. Num Pages: 280 pages, 5 line figures, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 230 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520236837
- ISBN
- 9780520236837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardback. Examines the role of romantic comedy, particularly the plays of Menander, in defending democratic culture and transnational polis culture against various threats during the initial and most fraught period of the Hellenistic Era. This book also demonstrates the importance of gender, kinship, and sexuality to the making of democratic civic ideology. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; DSG; JFC; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691115832
- ISBN
- 9780691115832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.12€ 68.86
€ 89.12
€ 68.86
Hardback. Series: Prehistory Monographs. Num Pages: 144 pages, 40p of illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HDDA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 835.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Institute for Aegean Prehistory United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781931534024
- ISBN
- 9781931534024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.21
€ 122.21
Hardcover. This is a comprehensive catalogue of the Hellenistic pottery found at Sardis by two archaeological expeditions. Series: Archaeological Exploration of Sardis Monographs. Num Pages: 229 pages, 144 b/w pls. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; AFPC; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 288 x 226 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1716.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780674014619
- ISBN
- 9780674014619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.24€ 81.79
€ 90.24
€ 81.79
Paperback. Using evidence from the Athenian Agora the authors show how objects discovered during excavations provide a vivid picture of women's lives. The book is structured according to the social roles women played-as owners of property, companions (in and outside of marriage), participants in ritual, craftspeople, producers, and consumers. Num Pages: 56 pages, 75 col & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 1QDAG; HDDA; HDDK; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 5. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
- Edition
- Volume XXVI ed.
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876616444
- ISBN
- 9780876616444
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.54
€ 12.54
Paperback. The fully revised second edition of this successful volume includes updates on the latest archaeological research in all chapters, and two new essays on Greek and Roman art. It retains its unique, paired essay format, as well as key contributions from leading archaeologists and historians of the classical world. Editor(s): Alcock, Susan E.; Osborne, Robin. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology. Num Pages: 548 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 26. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781444336917
- ISBN
- 9781444336917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 36.37
€ 49.99
€ 36.37
Hardback. A magisterial and wide-ranging volume on the rich visual culture of the Roman Empire Num Pages: 404 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606064719
- ISBN
- 9781606064719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.29€ 55.72
€ 71.29
€ 55.72
Paperback. Includes a general introduction; chronology of major events; What the Romans Knew; Rome and Its Institutions; suggested further reading; and, maps, family trees, a glossary, and an index of historical names. Translator(s): Hurley, Donna W. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 213 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603843133
- ISBN
- 9781603843133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 17.17
€ 19.00
€ 17.17
Paperback. Chronicles the public careers and private lives of the men who wielded absolute power over Rome, from the foundation of the empire under Julius Caesar and Augustus, to the decline into depravity and civil war under Nero and the recovery that came with his successors. Editor(s): Rives, James B. Num Pages: 464 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140455168
- ISBN
- 9780140455168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Editor(s): Edwards, Catharine. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 448 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD1; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199537563
- ISBN
- 9780199537563
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76