Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
Hardback. P. J. Rhodes's reader focuses on the political institutions, political activity, history, and nature of Athenian democracy and introduces some of the best British, American, German and French scholarship on its origins, theory and practice. Editor(s): Rhodes, P. J. Series: Edinburgh Readings on the Ancient World. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748616862
- ISBN
- 9780748616862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.59€ 136.95
€ 142.59
€ 136.95
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. In the age of Archimedes and Euclid, science as we know it was born, and gave rise to sophisticated technology that would not be seen again until 18th century. What were the landmarks in the meteoric rise of science 2300 years ago? Why are they so little known even among scientists, classicists and historians? This title discusses these questions. Translator(s): Levy, Silvio. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540203964
- ISBN
- 9783540203964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.61
€ 185.61
Hardback. From the illustrious son of Zeus down to the absolute monarch idealised by Louis XIV, from the valiant knight of the crusaders to the Moslem philosopher-king, the author reveals the gamut of contrasts that make up the legend of Alexander, this extraordinary hero of history and myth. Translator(s): Lloyd, Janet. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5M. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748617647
- ISBN
- 9780748617647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.59€ 136.95
€ 142.59
€ 136.95
Paperback. Is it possible to trace the footprints of the historical Sokrates in Athens? Is the tomb beneath the high altar of St Peter's Basilica home to the apostle Peter? This book examines the relationship between ancient history and archaeology and reveals the possibilities and limitations of using archaeological evidence in writing about the past. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26 halftones, 29 line drawings, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QDA; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 279 x 15. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226096988
- ISBN
- 9780226096988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 43.30
€ 54.99
€ 43.30
Paperback. Series: The Princeton History of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1 halftone. 14 line illus. 18 tables. 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 136 x 203 x 32. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173146
- ISBN
- 9780691173146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.56
€ 23.99
€ 21.56
Paperback. Greece and Rome fell because they were incapable of protecting the purity of their blood against mixing and infiltration. This book argues that to fully understand the Nazi regime, we must examine its appropriation of the heroes and lessons of the ancient world. Translator(s): Nybakken, Richard R. Num Pages: 520 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLA1; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 262 x 35. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520292970
- ISBN
- 9780520292970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Hardcover. Editor(s): Dietz, Soren. Num Pages: 76 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 305 x 11. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788771249385
- ISBN
- 9788771249385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 22.89
€ 22.89
Paperback. Royal jubilees, towering pyramids, face painting, and jewelry making? The sky's the limit when you spend the day in ancient Egypt! Picture this: You get out of bed and, as you go to brush your teeth, you suddenly realize that you've traveled back in time over 4,500 years to ancient Egypt. Series: Spend the Day Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 5AJ; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 276 x 214 x 10. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471290063
- ISBN
- 9780471290063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.53
€ 18.99
€ 16.53
Hardback. With artwork and story-telling, this title presents Greek myths in an accessible manner. Separated into two main sections, it first brings to life the stories of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena. Num Pages: 192 pages, Full-Colour Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 238 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1144.
- Edition
- Reinforced Library ed.
- Publisher
- National Geographic Kids
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426308444
- ISBN
- 9781426308444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.06
€ 28.06
Paperback. Translator(s): Lorton, David. Num Pages: 240 pages, 52. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801485763
- ISBN
- 9780801485763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. Provides information on the origins and early development of textiles in Europe and the Near East. Using linguistic techniques, along with methods from palaeobiology and other fields, this book shows that spinning and pattern weaving began far earlier than has been supposed. It tells how it was more culturally significant to prehistoric cultures. Num Pages: 504 pages, 4 color plates, 217 b&w illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QDA; TBX; TDG; TDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 185 x 34. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691002248
- ISBN
- 9780691002248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.17€ 64.47
€ 83.17
€ 64.47
Hardcover. Helps you investigate how the Assyrians, Babylonians and Sumerians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. This title features 15 simple projects that allow you to re-create the past - build a model chariot, make a ram-headed drinking cup, and design a tunic fit for an Assyrian king. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 303 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 672. All About Ancient Assyria and Babylonia, with 15 Step-by-step Projects and More Than 300 Exciting Pictures. 64 pages, Illustrations, maps. Helps you investigate how the Assyrians, Babylonians and Sumerians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. This title features 15 simple projects that allow you to re-create the past - build a model chariot, make a ram-headed drinking cup, and design a tunic fit for an Assyrian king. Cateogry: (J) Children / Juvenile. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; YNH. Dimension: 303 x 236 x 13. Weight: 670.
- Publisher
- Armadillo
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- New Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843229704
- ISBN
- 9781843229704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.03
€ 10.99
€ 10.03
Paperback. Using a spectrum of literary, artistic, archaeological and epigraphic evidence, this book uncovers the kaleidoscopic story of some of the most intriguing women in history, and the complex role of the empresses as political players on Rome's great stage. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099523932
- ISBN
- 9780099523932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. Introduction to the life and work of Herodotus, the first historian in the western tradition. Editor(s): Wiens, John; Marincola, John M.; Dewald, Carolyn. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 402 pages, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 574. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. 400 pages, 5 maps. Editor(s): Wiens, John; Marincola, John M.; Dewald, Carolyn. Introduction to the life and work of Herodotus, the first historian in the western tradition. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 25. Weight: 624.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Revised and Expanded ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521536837
- ISBN
- 9780521536837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.64
€ 42.64
Paperback. Series: Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; LAZ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415618090
- ISBN
- 9780415618090
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.43
€ 69.43
Paperback. Reveals how the only hard evidence that dates the Great Pyramid - the quarry marks discovered by Colonel Vyse in 1837 - was forged Num Pages: 224 pages, 75 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA; JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591437895
- ISBN
- 9781591437895
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Hardcover.
- Publisher
- Classical Press of Wales United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 389
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780954384579
- ISBN
- 9780954384579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.39
€ 84.39
Paperback. They gave us democracy, philosophy, poetry, rational science, the joke. They built the Parthenon and the Library of Alexandria. But who were the ancient Greeks? And what was it that enabled them to achieve so much? This title offers a revelatory way of viewing this geographically scattered people, and more. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 22. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099583646
- ISBN
- 9780099583646
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.14
€ 14.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. Attila the Hun - godless barbarian and near-mythical warrior king - has become a byword for mindless ferocity. This book reveals the history of Attila the Hun as an astute politician and first-rate military commander who brilliantly exploited the strengths and weaknesses of the Roman empire. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844139156
- ISBN
- 9781844139156
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 16.91
€ 19.00
€ 16.91