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Empires & historical states
Paperback. Works of art are eloquent intermediaries. This title provides an introduction to the painted pottery that served specific utilitarian functions and that afforded artists a medium for depicting their gods and heroes and the details of daily existence. Series: Metropolitan Museum of Art. Num Pages: 112 pages, 75 black-&-white illustrations + 100 colour images. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG; AFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 205 x 14. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300155235
- ISBN
- 9780300155235
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.63
€ 26.99
€ 20.63
Paperback. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 174. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415741521
- ISBN
- 9780415741521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.02
€ 49.02
Paperback. Presents a contemporary account of the long life-and-death struggle between Athens and Sparta. This title compiles a factual record of this disastrous conflict. Translator(s): Warner, Rex. Num Pages: 656 pages, maps, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 448. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Revised
- SKU
- KKD0004921
- ISBN
- 9780140440393
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 19.99€ 17.95
€ 19.99
€ 17.95
Paperback. Discusses Alexander's violent suppression of the Theban rebellion, his defeat of Persia and campaigns through Egypt and Babylon - establishing new cities and destroying others in his path. This title presents an objective portrait of a man of boundless ambition, who was exposed to the temptations of power. Translator(s): De Selincourt, Aubrey. Num Pages: 432 pages, maps, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 320. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Revised & Enlarged Edition
- SKU
- KKD0005019
- ISBN
- 9780140442533
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. This work offers a picture of Roman religion and of some of the current debates about its character and development. The focus of the survey is the religious experience of the Roman people from about the third century BC to the second. Series: New Surveys in the Classics S. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HRAX; HRKP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 6. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199224333
- ISBN
- 9780199224333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.18
€ 31.18
Paperback. An examination of everyday life practices in Britain's empire, first published in 2006. Editor(s): Hall, Catherine; Rose, Sonya O. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG; HBLH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 492. Metropolitan Culture and the Imperial World. 350 pages. Editor(s): Hall, Catherine; Rose, Sonya O. An examination of everyday life practices in Britain's empire, first published in 2006. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBG; HBLH; JFC. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521670029
- ISBN
- 9780521670029
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.91
€ 75.91
Paperback. Bestselling author of NATHANIEL'S NUTMEG, Giles Milton takes us on another fascinating and extraordinary historical adventure. Num Pages: 432 pages, B/W maps and illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1KB; 1QDB; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 29. Weight in Grams: 292. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- SKU
- KKD0005696
- ISBN
- 9780340748824
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. This book offers an introduction to Ancient civilization. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 538. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- SKU
- KKD0005748
- ISBN
- 9780141021416
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. This book explores how Latin inscriptions were used in the Roman world and makes them accessible to students today. Num Pages: 554 pages, 100 b/w illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 940. 554 pages, 100 b/w illus. 1 map. Explores how Latin inscriptions were used in the Roman world and makes them accessible to modern students. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HDDK. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 26. Weight: 1086.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521549547
- ISBN
- 9780521549547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.75
€ 47.75
Paperback. In this book, Andrew Riggsby surveys the main areas of Roman law, and their place in Roman life. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBLA; LAFR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521687119
- ISBN
- 9780521687119
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.37
€ 41.37
Paperback. Contains three stories from Sallust: "Catiline's War" - tells of the conspiracy in 63 bc; "The Jugurthine War" - describes Rome's fight in Africa against the king of the Numidians; and Histories" - depicts Rome after the death of the dictator Sulla. Editor(s): Woodman, A. J. Translator(s): Woodman, A. J. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140449488
- ISBN
- 9780140449488
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 10.25
€ 12.99
€ 10.25
Hardback. Translator(s): Lorton, David. Num Pages: 256 pages, 258. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJF; HBLA; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 262 x 27. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801444722
- ISBN
- 9780801444722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.76
€ 47.76
Paperback. Introduces the most renowned disciple of Socrates and the theory of Platonic forms before moving to Plato's disciple, Aristotle, whose advance to scientific thinking is detailed. Translator(s): Simson, Frances H.; Haldane, Elizabeth Sanderson. Num Pages: 453 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 453
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803272729
- ISBN
- 9780803272729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 46.64
€ 51.99
€ 46.64
Paperback. Crammed with quick quizzes and putrid pictures, the Horrible Histories Sticker Activity Book: Rotten Romans covers all things horrible. With over 250 savage stickers, explore the Roman's extraordinary empire. Get boggled by their baths, terrified by their torture and cured by their dastardly doctors. Illustrator(s): Brown, Martin. Series: Horrible Histories Sticker Activity Book. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; 5AJ; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 210 x 274 x 1. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781407143729
- ISBN
- 9781407143729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.99€ 6.44
€ 6.99
€ 6.44
paperback. A fourth-century army officer recounts the history of Rome during the reigns of Constantius, Julian, Jovian, Valentinian and Valens. Editor(s): Hamilton, Walter. Translator(s): Hamilton, Walter. Num Pages: 512 pages, maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 358. Good copy with some shelf wear, yellowing of pages
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KKD0010226
- ISBN
- 9780140444063
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 14.99€ 12.53
€ 14.99
€ 12.53
Paperback. Analyses key aspects of ancient Greek philosophy in their original context of mystery religion, and magic. The author brings to light evidence uncovered about ancient Pythagoreanism and reconstructs the transmission of Pythagorean ideas from the Greek West down to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and from there into the Islamic world. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HPCA; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 26. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA Oxford
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198150817
- ISBN
- 9780198150817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.89
€ 94.89
Paperback. Pioneering study of the anglophone 'settler boom' in North America, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand between the early 19th and early 20th centuries, looking at what made it the most successful of all such settler revolutions, and how this laid the basis of British and American power in the 19th and 20th centuries. Num Pages: 592 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 45. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199604548
- ISBN
- 9780199604548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.90
€ 29.90
Paperback. This Companion provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 B.C. to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. Editor(s): Kinzl, Konrad H. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 632 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 169 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1082.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334128
- ISBN
- 9781444334128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.07
€ 54.07
Hardback. Editor(s): Grummond, Nancy Thompson de; Pieraccini, Lisa. Series: Cities of the Etruscans. Num Pages: 336 pages, 18 color and 98 b&w photos, 49 b&w illus., 27 b&w maps. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBLA1; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 289 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477308431
- ISBN
- 9781477308431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.49
€ 60.49
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781939149039
- ISBN
- 9781939149039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.03
€ 33.99
€ 31.03