Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
Paperback. "A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history. " -Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 188 x 26. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470030776
- ISBN
- 9780470030776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.50
€ 32.99
€ 23.50
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 32 color illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300223491
- ISBN
- 9780300223491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.39
€ 17.99
€ 14.39
Hardcover. Perhaps more than any other cause, the passage of texts from scroll to codex in late antiquity converted the Roman Empire from paganism to Christianity and enabled the worldwide spread of Christian faith. Guy Stroumsa describes how canonical scripture was established and how its interpretation replaced blood sacrifice in religious ritual. Num Pages: 170 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBLA; HRCC1; HRCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 243 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674545137
- ISBN
- 9780674545137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 41.64
€ 49.99
€ 41.64
Paperback. Situated in an area roughly corresponding to Iraq, Mesopotamia is one of the great, ancient civilizations. Yet, over 7,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, the very first cities were created. This book reveals how life was lived in ten Mesopotamian cities: from Eridu, the Mesopotamian Eden, to that potent symbol of decadence, Babylon. Num Pages: 400 pages, 16 illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; 3D; HBJF1; HBLA; HBTB; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140265743
- ISBN
- 9780140265743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.28
€ 17.99
€ 13.28
Paperback. Historicized by the New Testament as a centre of decadence and corruption, Babylon and its surrounding region was in fact a rich and complex civilization, responsible for the invention of the dictionary and laying the foundations of modern science. This book presents the history of the ancient state Babylonia and its 'holy city', Babylon. Editor(s): Leick, Gwendolyn. Series: Routledge Worlds. Num Pages: 616 pages, 105 black & white halftones, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAB; HDD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1432.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 616
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415497831
- ISBN
- 9780415497831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.56
€ 60.56
Paperback. The Year of Four Emperors was one of the most chaotic, violent and frightening periods in all Roman history. It was a time of assassinations and civil wars. Offering a look at 69AD, this book features a narrative history with portraits of the leading participants and insights into the nature of the Roman military Morgan. Num Pages: 336 pages, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195315899
- ISBN
- 9780195315899
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.72
€ 21.99
€ 21.72
Paperback. A book for students and scholars of ancient history and religion, Constantine and the Bishops shows how Christian belief motivated and gave shape to imperial rule. Series: Ancient Society and History. Num Pages: 632 pages, 10, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HRC; HRLK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 38. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801871047
- ISBN
- 9780801871047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.20
€ 52.20
Hardback. The Roman emperor Julian (361-363) was raised as a Christian, but soon after apostatized, and, during his short reign, attempted to revive paganism. This provoked the anger of the Christians, who raised accusations against him as a persecutor. In The Last Pagan Emperor, these claims are carefully investigated. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190626501
- ISBN
- 9780190626501
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.86
€ 62.86
perfect. The Greeks were extraordinary not least because they evolved 'a totally new conception of what human life was for'. Describing that claim, this title explores the life, culture and history of classical Greece. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140135213
- ISBN
- 9780140135213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 10.45
€ 12.99
€ 10.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 442 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 1QDT; 3JB; 3JD; HBAH; HBJF1; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253024282
- ISBN
- 9780253024282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.99
€ 36.99
€ 33.99
Paperback. How the Ottomans understood themselves within their court and in relation to non-Ottoman others Editor(s): Cipa, H. Erdem; Fetvaci, Emine. Num Pages: 200 pages, 9 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDT; HBAH; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 227 x 12. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253008640
- ISBN
- 9780253008640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Hardback. Num Pages: 442 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 1QDT; 3JB; 3JD; HBAH; HBJF1; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 29. Weight in Grams: 821.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253024237
- ISBN
- 9780253024237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.20
€ 81.20
Paperback. Presents the history of the Roman world from 133 BC to 68 AD. This book explores the decline and fall of the Roman Republic and the establishment of the Pax Romana under the early Principate. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 34. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415584883
- ISBN
- 9780415584883
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.91
€ 25.99
€ 23.91
Paperback. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 520 pages, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 30. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 520
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 4 Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415522274
- ISBN
- 9780415522274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.04
€ 27.04
Hardcover. Thucydides Historiae Vol. I: Books I-IV Editor(s): Powell, J. E.; Jones, Sir H. Stuart. Series: Oxford Classical Texts. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2ADL; DNF; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 192 x 132 x 24. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1942
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198145509
- ISBN
- 9780198145509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.25
€ 43.25
Paperback. This unique collection of essays examines the many relationships that existed between Wales and the expanding British overseas empire between 1650 and 1830. Editor(s): Bowen, H. V. Series Editor(s): Thompson, Andrew; MacKenzie, John. Series: Studies in Imperialism. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; 1QDB; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLH; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784993528
- ISBN
- 9781784993528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.40
€ 40.40
Paperback. Nothing offends liberals and leftists more than western imperialism - it is racism, sexism, and chauvinism all in one. And of course the epitome of western imperialism is the British Empire, the biggest empire the world has ever known. This title exposes how the British Empire was actually one of the greatest establishers and defenders of freedom. Series: The Politically Incorrect Guides. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 187 x 23. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Regnery Publishing Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781596986299
- ISBN
- 9781596986299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.03
€ 24.99
€ 23.03
Paperback. Editor(s): Klaus, Haagen D; Toyne, J Marla. Series: The William and Bettye Nowlin Series in Art, History, and Culture of the Western Hemisphere. Num Pages: 486 pages, 91 b&w photos, 29 b&w illus., 7 b&w maps, 12 b&w charts/graphs. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; 1QDAK; HDDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477309636
- ISBN
- 9781477309636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.81
€ 36.99
€ 33.81
Hardback. Editor(s): Klaus, Haagen D; Toyne, J Marla. Series: The William and Bettye Nowlin Series in Art, History, and Culture of the Western Hemisphere. Num Pages: 486 pages, 91 b&w photos, 29 b&w illus., 7 b&w maps, 12 b&w charts/graphs. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; 1QDAK; HDDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 238 x 41. Weight in Grams: 898.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477309377
- ISBN
- 9781477309377
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.82
€ 95.82
Paperback. Explores the place of the sophists within the Greek wisdom tradition, and argues against their almost universal exclusion from serious intellectual traditions. This book offers a revised history of the development of Greek philosophy, as well as of the potential - yet never realized - courses it might have followed. Series: Hellenic Studies. Num Pages: 186 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674055919
- ISBN
- 9780674055919
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.60
€ 27.99
€ 24.60