×


 x 

Shopping cart

Empires & historical states

Results 1421 - 1440 of 2642

Empires & historical states

Paperback. Marcus Aurelius is the one great figure of antiquity who still speaks to us today, nearly 2,000 years after his death. A philosopher as well as an emperor, his was an extraordinary reign. He proved himself a great leader. This is his biography. Num Pages: 704 pages, 18. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 158 x 37. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
Vintage Books
Number of pages
704
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844135271
ISBN
9781844135271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.29

Paperback. The fifth-century B.C. poet Pindar remarked on the rich sculptural decoration of the Athenian Agora, and, indeed, over 3,500 pieces of various types of sculpture have been uncovered during its excavation. Num Pages: 52 pages, 51 col & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; AFKB; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 134 x 5. Weight in Grams: 126.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
Number of pages
52
Condition
New
SKU
V9780876616451
ISBN
9780876616451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.84

Spiral bound. This is the second volume in a four-book set covering all Egyptian pottery, ranging from the earliest (Fayum A) ceramics to modern pottery made in Egypt today, organized by historical periods. The manuals are quick identification guides as well as starting points for more extensive research. Num Pages: 245 pages, 491 drawings, 51 col photos. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1QDAE; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1066.
Format
Spiralbound
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Ancient Egypt Research Associates United States
Edition
Spi
Number of pages
245
Condition
New
SKU
V9780977937059
ISBN
9780977937059
Spiralbound
Condition: New

€ 49.15

Spiral bound. Covers Egyptian pottery, ranging from the earliest (Fayum A) ceramics to pottery made in Egypt today, organised by historical periods. This title illustrates ceramic types with line drawings, accompanied by descriptions that include information on the pot's material, manufacturing techniques, surface treatment and shape. Series: Aera Field Manual Series. Num Pages: 225 pages, 420 drawings, 29 col photos. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1QDAE; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 206 x 23. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Spiralbound
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Ancient Egypt Research Associates United States
Edition
Spi
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
SKU
V9780977937042
ISBN
9780977937042
Spiralbound
Condition: New

€ 54.24

Paperback. First in-depth account of the role played by the Crown Agents in the growth of the colonies. Series: Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series. Num Pages: 370 pages, 1, 1 black & white illustrations, 1 black and white. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
370
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843838418
ISBN
9781843838418
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 33.32

Hardback. Wounds and disease were as devastating on the battlefields of the ancient world as they are today. Num Pages: 276 pages, 5 figures; 5 tables; notes; bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBLA; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 236 x 27. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597978484
ISBN
9781597978484
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.31

Hardcover. Num Pages: 496 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAK; HDD; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 296 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1674.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Condition
New
SKU
V9780884024156
ISBN
9780884024156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.40
€ 66.70

Paperback. On the eve of the 20th century, Jews in the Russian and Ottoman empires were caught up in the major cultural and social transformations that constituted modernity for Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jewries. This book analyzes how the Jewish popular press in the Russian and Ottoman empires helped construct modern Jewish identities. Series: The Modern Jewish Experience. Num Pages: 328 pages, 48 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1QDT; GTB; JFSR1; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253218933
ISBN
9780253218933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.15

Paperback. .
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
441
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107660700
ISBN
9781107660700
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.36

paperback. Editor(s): Hanson, Victor Davis. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBW; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780691156361
ISBN
9780691156361
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.28

paperback. Contains facts about Roman arenas and chariot racing. Looking at the instructions on how to make a Roman mosaic, you can build a Roman arena by folding out the cover of book. You can also colour in and cut out figures including gladiators, chariots and Emperor. Illustrator(s): Beaton, Clare. Series: Make Your Own S. Num Pages: 16 pages, 4 colour & black line. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; YBG; YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 217 x 277 x 7. Weight in Grams: 142.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
b small publishing
Edition
Act Clr Cs
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905710171
ISBN
9781905710171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.04

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, 8 black and white halftone. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HRQX2; HRQX5. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 249 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 734.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195385205
ISBN
9780195385205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.14

Paperback. There is widespread evidence of belief in the efficacy of magic in the ancient world. This text aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to ancient magic, surveying magical beliefs and practices from the 6th century BC to late antiquity, describing rites and explaining the theory behind them. Translator(s): Philip, Franklin. Series: Revealing Antiquity. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HRKP; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674541535
ISBN
9780674541535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 35.60

Paperback. Original and comprehensive, Magic in the Ancient Greek World takes the reader inside both the social imagination and the ritual reality that made magic possible in ancient Greece. * Explores the widespread use of spells, drugs, curse tablets, and figurines, and the practitioners of magic in the ancient world * Uncovers how magic worked. Series: Blackwell Ancient Religions. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405132398
ISBN
9781405132398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.24

Hardback. Original and comprehensive, Magic in the Ancient Greek World takes the reader inside both the social imagination and the ritual reality that made magic possible in ancient Greece. Series: Blackwell Ancient Religions. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRQX2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405132381
ISBN
9781405132381
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.93

Hardback. Alexander the Great is one of the most famous leaders of all time.This controversial reassessment concludes that Alexander's claim to the status of military genius is not supported by evidence. The author contests he was clearly a misfit and increasingly traumatized, showing all the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8pp plate section, or none, approx 6 b/w maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783461974
ISBN
9781783461974
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.39

Paperback. In this study, Marian Demos seeks to demonstrate the significance of three famous lyric quotations within their respective contexts in the dialogues of Plato. These passages include the Simonides poem in the "Protagoras" and the misquotation of Pindar in the "Gorgias". Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 6. Weight in Grams: 154.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847689095
ISBN
9780847689095
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.69

hardcover. In this study, Marian Demos seeks to demonstrate the significance of three famous lyric quotations within their respective contexts in the dialogues of Plato. These passages include the Simonides poem in the "Protagoras" and the misquotation of Pindar in the "Gorgias". Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 325.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847689088
ISBN
9780847689088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.10

Hardback. This richly illustrated volume examines monuments of Sardis and environs in the context of contemporary developments in Lydia and throughout the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. It illuminates traditions of Anatolian kingship, technological exchange between Lydia and Greece and the Near East, and the origins of Persian imperial architecture. Series: Archaeological Exploration of Sardis Reports. Num Pages: 320 pages, 170 black-and-white photographs, 116 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 306 x 232 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Archeological Exploration of Sardis United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674060609
ISBN
9780674060609
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.86
€ 74.88

Paperback. More than a century of archaeological investigation in Portugal has helped to discover, excavate and study many Lusitanian amphorae kiln sites, with their amphorae being widely distributed in Lusitania. Editor(s): Vaz Pinto, Ines; De Almeida, Rui Roberto. Series: Roman and Late Antique Mediterranean Pottery. Num Pages: 474 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 298 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1750.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Archaeopress United Kingdom
Number of pages
474
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784914271
ISBN
9781784914271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 161.65

Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!