Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
Paperback. Immortalized through their exploits at the battle of Thermopylae under the legendary Leonidas, as well as countless other victories throughout the classical period, the Spartans were some of the best-trained, organized and most-feared warriors of the ancient world. This book covers various aspects of the Spartan warrior's life. Illustrator(s): Noon, Steve. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 169 x 5. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087001
- ISBN
- 9781849087001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.66
€ 19.99
€ 18.66
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781416592815
- ISBN
- 9781416592815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.56
€ 19.56
Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 100.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486270661
- ISBN
- 9780486270661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.99€ 5.72
€ 6.99
€ 5.72
Paperback. Tells the story of the rise of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 to her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The author evokes every aspect of the 'great adventure', ranging from ships and botanical gardens to hill stations and sugar plantations, as she traces the impact of empire on places as diverse as Sierra Leone and Fiji. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 197 x 35. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571290697
- ISBN
- 9780571290697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.08
€ 17.99
€ 12.08
Hardcover. Analyses the developments in critical reasoning that transformed the conception of tradition, authority, knowledge and power in the late Republic. Translator(s): Lloyd, Janet. Num Pages: 404 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Translation
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521895781
- ISBN
- 9780521895781
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.76
€ 136.76
Hardback. This book examines the appetite for Egyptian and Egyptian-looking artwork in Italy during the century following Rome's annexation of Aegyptus. Num Pages: 261 pages, 72 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 264 x 186 x 24. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107040489
- ISBN
- 9781107040489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.38
€ 130.38
Hardcover. With a blend of narrative and analysis, this book explores the extent to which mercenaries have been used, from Sumer to Rome, and the reasons governments hired them when they could conscript native citizens. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBG; HBLA; HBTB; JWXN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 604. Clean copy in fine dustjacket with shelf wear. Some sunning to spine and minor tearing and edgewear to DJ. All illustrations present. In very good condition
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Constable
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0000025
- ISBN
- 9780094757509
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
paperback. Offers an account of the reign of a Byzantine emperor. This book provides a view of the Byzantine world in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Editor(s): Frankopan, Peter. Translator(s): Sewter, E.R.A. Num Pages: 624 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 424. Three volumes bound in gilt decorated green buckram housed in a slipcase.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140455274
- ISBN
- 9780140455274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.82
€ 4.82
Paperback. From c.550 BC until her defeat at the battle of Leuktra in 371 BC, Sparta was a dominant force in the Greek world. This has traditionally ben explained by Sparta's egalitarian and militaristic society. Num Pages: 498 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 786.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Classical Press of Wales
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905125302
- ISBN
- 9781905125302
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.74
€ 33.99
€ 28.74
Paperback. Editor(s): Godfrey, Barry; Dunstall, Graeme. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QDB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBT; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781843921073
- ISBN
- 9781843921073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.50
€ 51.50
Paperback. In 480 BC, the Greek and Persian fleets met in a battle in the strait between Attica and the island of Salamis. Although outnumbered, the Greeks delivered a victory that ended the Persian threat to Greece. This book draws on the findings of archaeological, technological and naval research to recreate an important naval campaigns in world history. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 8. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846036842
- ISBN
- 9781846036842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.64
€ 27.99
€ 22.64
Paperback. 'The Production of Prophecy' brings together a range of influential biblical scholars to examine the construction of prophecy and prophetic books during the Persian period. Series: Bibleworld. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAL; HRCF1; HRCG; HRJT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781845535001
- ISBN
- 9781845535001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.39
€ 51.39
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€ 51.98
€ 52.99
€ 51.98
Paperback. This two-volume Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography reflects the new directions and interpretations that have arisen in the field of ancient historiography in the past few decades. Editor(s): Marincola, John M. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 752 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJK; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444339239
- ISBN
- 9781444339239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99
€ 53.99
Paperback. New, critical edition of Vitruvius' Ten Books of Architecture. Editor(s): Rowland, Ingrid D.; Howe, Thomas Noble. Num Pages: 352 pages, 110 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDA; ACG; AMA; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 277 x 213 x 20. Weight in Grams: 996. Ten Books; New English Translation with Commentary and Illustrations. 333 pages, many b/w figs. Editor(s): Rowland, Ingrid D.; Howe, Thomas Noble. New, critical edition of Vitruvius' Ten Books of Architecture. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDA; ACG; AMA; HBJD; HBLA. Dimension: 277 x 213 x 20. Weight: 996.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521002929
- ISBN
- 9780521002929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 39.85
€ 42.99
€ 39.85
Paperback. This study evaluates the life and reign of the pivotal Byzantine emperor Heraclius (AD 610-641). Num Pages: 372 pages, 9 b/w illus. 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; 3F; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 564. 372 pages, 9 b/w illus. 10 maps. This study evaluates the life and reign of the pivotal Byzantine emperor Heraclius (AD 610-641). Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; 3F; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Reissue
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521036986
- ISBN
- 9780521036986
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 39.85
€ 42.99
€ 39.85
Paperback. This text argues that Christianising the household became a central survival strategy for the Roman Empire. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 1QDH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; HBLA1; HBTB; HDDK; HRCC2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reissue
- SKU
- V9780521187930
- ISBN
- 9780521187930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.80
€ 53.80
Hardcover. Examines gender relations in ancient Chinese and Greek societies as reflected in convivial contexts such as banquets, festivals, and feasts. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 3D; HBLA; HBTB; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521197625
- ISBN
- 9780521197625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.46
€ 85.46
paperback. Before the age of Industrial Revolution, the great Asian civilisations constituted areas not only of high culture but also of advanced economic development. Num Pages: 284 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBJF; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521285421
- ISBN
- 9780521285421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.30
€ 31.99
€ 30.30
Paperback. Covers the period which begins with the era of Greek colonization and ends with the close of the Peloponnesian War in 404 B. C. Series: Translated Documents of Greece and Rome. Num Pages: 268 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBG; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521299466
- ISBN
- 9780521299466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.78
€ 57.78