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Empires & historical states

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Empires & historical states

Hardback. This volume brings together a wide range of readings on the Athenian Empire. Editor(s): Low, Polly. Series: Edinburgh Readings on the Ancient World. Num Pages: 368 pages, 13 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 764.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748625857
ISBN
9780748625857
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.91

Hardcover. The historian Polybius (ca 200-118 BCE) was born into a leading family of Megalopolis in the Peloponnese (Morea) and served the Achaean League in arms and diplomacy for many years, favoring alliance with Rome. This title offers a translation of Polybius' work. Translator(s): Paton, W. R. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 2ADL; 3D; DB; DSBB; HBLA1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 168 x 117 x 31. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674996380
ISBN
9780674996380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.71

Hardcover. The main part of Polybius' history covers the years 264--146 BCE, describing the rise of Rome, her destruction of Carthage, and her eventual domination of the Greek world. For this edition, W. R. Paton's excellent translation has been thoroughly revised, and explanatory notes and a new introduction added. Translator(s): Paton, W. R. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; DB; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
624
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674996588
ISBN
9780674996588
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.62

Hardcover.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
512
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674996373
ISBN
9780674996373
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.91

paperback. Presenting Punic War in 264 BC, this title records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal and the final destruction of Carthage. Translator(s): Scott-Kilvert, Ian. Num Pages: 576 pages, maps, plan, index. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Edition
Later Printing Used
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140443622
ISBN
9780140443622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

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
€ 13.36

Hardcover.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
520
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674996601
ISBN
9780674996601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.91

Hardcover. Polybius' overall theme is how and why the Romans spread their power as they did. The main part of his history describes the rise of Rome, her destruction of Carthage, and her eventual domination of the Greek world. It is a vital achievement despite its incomplete state; all but the first five of its original forty books survive. Translator(s): Paton, W. R. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; DB; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 116 x 33. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674996595
ISBN
9780674996595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.91

Paperback. Sir. Arthur Evans only ever published around a tenth of the sealings he found during excavations of the destruction levels at the Palace of Knossos. Moreover the drawings that he and other scholars did of the sealings are scattered over the four volumes of his Palace of Knossos and in obscure publications. Series: British School at Athens Studies. Num Pages: 65 pages, with 48pls. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 211 x 7. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
British School at Athens United Kingdom
Number of pages
65
Condition
New
SKU
V9780904887242
ISBN
9780904887242
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.03

Hardcover. 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: 728 pages, 37 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
728
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631226444
ISBN
9780631226444
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 221.54

Paperback. Series: Carsten Niebuhr Institute Publications. Num Pages: 95 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; 1QDA; HBJF1; HBLA; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 7. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
95
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772890685
ISBN
9788772890685
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.28

Hardcover. One of the most fertile and fast-developing themes of recent historiography is treated by the 10 new papers in this volume. The history of the ancient world has traditionally been studied with a view to tracing the origins of those grand developments which eventually occurred. Editor(s): Powell, Anton. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBAH; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 582.
Publisher
Classical Press of Wales
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905125586
ISBN
9781905125586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.56

Paperback. Primary History: Ancient Greece encourages the study of archaeological evidence, artefacts, written sources and maps to understand how the Ancient Greeks have influenced today's society. Stimulating activities cover everyday life and leisure, the city state, Greek religion, relations with other societies, language writing and the Philosophers. Series: Primary History. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 4KHJ; YQH. Category: (EJ) Primary. Dimension: 291 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007463985
ISBN
9780007463985
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.38

paperback. Portrays the 'great lawgiver' Justinian as a rampant king of corruption and tyranny, the Empress Theodora as a sorceress and whore, and the general Belisarius as the pliable dupe of his scheming wife Antonina. This book depicts holy Byzantium as a hell of murder and misrule. Editor(s): Sarris, Peter. Translator(s): Williamson, G. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 138.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780140455281
ISBN
9780140455281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.45

Paperback. Professor Barry Cunliffe's historic excavation of the site unfolds the history of the palace, its military beginnings, and its final destruction. Series: Tempus History & Archaeology. Num Pages: 160 pages, 26 colour & 75 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1QDAR; AMKH; HBJD1; HBLA; HDD; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 466.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752414089
ISBN
9780752414089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 bw in 16pp plates, 3-5 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780762753
ISBN
9781780762753
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.68

Paperback. Dimitri Gutas provides a stimulating, erudite and well-documented survey of this key movement in the transmission of ancient Greek culture to the Middle Ages. Num Pages: 252 pages, geneal. table. BIC Classification: 1FBX; 1QDAZ; 2AHA; 2CSR; 3F; 3H; CFP; DSBB; HBJF1; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415061339
ISBN
9780415061339
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.06

Paperback. A collection of source material on women in the ancient Greek world including literary, rhetorical, philosophical and legal sources, and papyri and inscriptions. Beginning in the eighth century BCE, it covers archaic and Classical Athens, Etruscan Italy and the Roman Republic, concluding with the late Roman Empire and the advent of Christianity. Series: Continuum Sources in Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA1; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408. A Sourcebook. Series: Continuum Sources in Ancient History. 336 pages. A collection of source material on women in the ancient Greek world including literary, rhetorical, philosophical and legal sources, and papyri and inscriptions. Beginning in the eighth century BCE, it covers archaic and Classical Athens, Etruscan Italy and the Roman Republic, concluding with the late Roman Empire and the advent of Christianity. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA1; JFSJ1. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 15. Weight: 432.
Publisher
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441179630
ISBN
9781441179630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.00

Paperback. Focusing on Britain and her Empire, this survey provides an introduction for readers coming to the subject for the first time. It covers the economics and politics of expansion, and the social and cultural impact of the Empire. Series: Seminar Studies. Num Pages: 156 pages, illustrations facsimiles, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1QDB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB; HBTQ; HBTR; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582414938
ISBN
9780582414938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 47.25

Hardback.
Publisher
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441158895
ISBN
9781441158895
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.02
€ 178.26

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