Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
Paperback. Wiedemann presents an original and comprehensive study of the changing significance of gladiatoral contests to Roman culture. Num Pages: 232 pages, 19 photographs and 21 line drawings, bibliography, glossary. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 302. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KOC0010670
- ISBN
- 9780415121644
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 12.00
€ 12.00
Hardcover. Emperors and Ancestors analyses the different ways in which imperial lineage was represented, looking at the various 'media' through which images of emperors could be transmitted, such as coinage, inscriptions, sculpture, architecture, and literary text. Series: Oxford Studies in Ancient Culture Representation. Num Pages: 432 pages, 134 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; HDDK; JFCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 195 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1004.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198736820
- ISBN
- 9780198736820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.46
€ 185.46
Paperback. Intended as a general guide to the obelisks that have found their way to the four corners of the earth, this book examines the interest shown in them by the Roman emperors; it discusses each obelisk in detail, and traces individual histories and anecdotes concerning their journeys from Egypt. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904675303
- ISBN
- 9781904675303
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.13
€ 32.13
Hardcover.
- Publisher
- Classical Press of Wales United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 380
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905125500
- ISBN
- 9781905125500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.74
€ 91.74
Paperback. The myth about the abduction by Hades off Demeter's daughter Kore. How she was allowed back for 8 months of the year but returned to Hades for the other 4 the founding of Demeter's Eleusinian mysteries. Series: Put it in Your Pocket Series. Num Pages: 16 pages, cover illustration. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1; HRKP3. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 150 x 106 x 17. Weight in Grams: 20.
- Publisher
- Orpington Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993537851
- ISBN
- 9780993537851
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.56
€ 6.56
Paperback. Sophocles' "Electra" tells the story of the revenge Orestes and Electra take on their mother, Clytemnestra, for he murder of their father Agamemnon, after he returns from the Trojan War. This edition of the play is preceded by a critical introduction and is accompanied by explanatory notes. Translator(s): Carson, Anne. Series: Greek Tragedy in New Translations. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DD; DSBB; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195049602
- ISBN
- 9780195049602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.94
€ 23.94
Hardcover. Helps you explore the mysterious kingdoms of ancient Egypt. This volume brings you the incredible temples and monuments of ancient Egypt in all their glory. Num Pages: 80 pages, approx 11colour cgi artworks, plus 150 colour & b&w images. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 301 x 266 x 14. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Carlton Kids
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783120093
- ISBN
- 9781783120093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 8.28
€ 8.28
Paperback. Illustrator(s): McCann, Emma. Series: Hysterical Histories. Num Pages: 24 pages, Fully illustrated throughout. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 5AF; YBGK. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 210 x 203 x 3. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Autumn Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 24
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849588768
- ISBN
- 9781849588768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 5.92
€ 5.92
Paperback. Series: Spotlights. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 242 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Brown Bear Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781212271
- ISBN
- 9781781212271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.11
€ 9.99
€ 9.11
Hardback. Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions are answered with short, informative text, vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page. Illustrator(s): King, Colin. Series: Beginners. Num Pages: 32 pages, Full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; 4KHA; 5AD; YNH; YQH. Category: (JN) Preschool (0-5). Dimension: 214 x 158 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Usborne Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474903226
- ISBN
- 9781474903226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 7.87
€ 7.87
Paperback. Spanning Ancient Egyptian culture (ca. 3200 BC to AD 400), the Handbook of Egyptian Mythology is the only complete survey of Egyptian mythology of its kind available in English. Num Pages: 272 pages, numerous halftones and 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HRKP1; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195170245
- ISBN
- 9780195170245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.60
€ 24.99
€ 22.60
Paperback. 160 pages, 120 colour illustrations. Addresses some of the frequently asked questions about Egyptian mummies: how and why they were made, the religious beliefs which underpinned mummification, the preservation of animals, and how the mummies have been treated from ancient times until the present day. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG. Dimension: 224 x 171 x 16. Weight: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- British Museum Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714150581
- ISBN
- 9780714150581
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.09
€ 7.09
Paperback. Egyptian Archaeology explores ancient Egypt using a uniquely archaeological approach, drawing on original research to both synthesize and challenge existing scholarship. Editor(s): Wendrich, Willeke. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 18. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405149884
- ISBN
- 9781405149884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.63
€ 43.63
Hardback. Egyptian Archaeology explores ancient Egypt using a uniquely archaeological approach, drawing on original research to both synthesize and challenge existing scholarship. Editor(s): Wendrich, Willeke. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405149877
- ISBN
- 9781405149877
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.14
€ 116.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRA; HRKP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 271 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1488.
- Publisher
- British Museum Pubns Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714151144
- ISBN
- 9780714151144
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.60
€ 33.99
€ 24.60
Paperback. Regarded as one of the best general histories of the ancient world, it is written for the general reader and the student coming to the subject for the first time and provides a reliable and highly accessible point of entry to the period. The 3rd edition has been extensively revised with several chapters rewritten and a wealth of new material added. Num Pages: 784 pages, Contains numerous halftones, colour plates, maps, and line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 3D; HBG; HBLA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1262.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199651924
- ISBN
- 9780199651924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.08
€ 56.08
paperback. In "Egypt's Legacy", Michael Rice explains the majesty and enduring appeal of Egyptian civilization. He draws on Jungian psychology to show why Egypt has been so important in the history of the West. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA; JFC; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415268769
- ISBN
- 9780415268769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.14
€ 57.14
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€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. Brings together information pertaining to the society, economy, and culture of a province important to understanding the entire eastern part of the later Roman Empire. This title focuses on Egypt from the accession of Diocletian in 284 to the middle of the fifth century. Num Pages: 388 pages, 11 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1QDA; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691010960
- ISBN
- 9780691010960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.66
€ 54.99
€ 39.66
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
€ 129.19
€ 129.19