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Empires & historical states

Paperback. Sicilian historian Diodorus Siculus (ca 100-30 BCE) is our only surviving source for a continuous narrative of Greek history from Xerxes' invasion to the Wars of the Successors following the death of Alexander the Great. This work builds a case for Diodorus' merits as a historian. It offers an estimate of this much-maligned historian. Translator(s): Green, Peter. Num Pages: 336 pages, 8 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292712775
ISBN
9780292712775
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.96

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691630281
ISBN
9780691630281
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.33
€ 82.84

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691600345
ISBN
9780691600345
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

Paperback. This book aims to make accessible the sources and controversies concerning a key period in the history of the Roman Empire -- the reign of Diocletian and its immediate aftermath. Series: Debates and Documents in Ancient History. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations, maps, plans. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 363.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748616619
ISBN
9780748616619
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.22

Hardback. This book aims to make accessible the sources and controversies concerning a key period in the history of the Roman Empire -- the reign of Diocletian and its immediate aftermath. Series: Debates and Documents in Ancient History. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations, maps, plans. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748616602
ISBN
9780748616602
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.60
€ 134.99

Paperback. The Giza Plateau represents perhaps the most famous archaeological site in the world. With the advent of new technologies, the Necropolis is now accessible in four dimensions. Peter Der Manuelian explores technologies for cataloging and visualizing Giza and offers more general philosophical reflection on the nature of visualization in archaeology. Series: metaLABprojects. Num Pages: 256 pages, 89 color illustrations, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG; HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674731233
ISBN
9780674731233
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.63

Paperback. A superbly authoritative A-Z guide to all the gods, heroes, remarkable women and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology, with 172 original illustrations. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GBC; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 192 x 246 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1466.
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782976356
ISBN
9781782976356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.50

Paperback. There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Cicero's comeback requires wit, skill and courage. And for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. But politics is never static. Series: Cicero Trilogy. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 37. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099474197
ISBN
9780099474197
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. This volume, the first in a series of works detailing the archaeological investigations of the ager Rusellanus, in coastal southern Etruria, focuses on the Roman temple and sanctuary dedicated to Diana Umbronensis, located at Scoglietto (Alberese - GR) on the ancient Tyrrhenian coast. Editor(s): Sebastiani, Alessandro; Chirico, Elena; Colombini, Matteo; Cygielman, Mario. Series: Archaeopress Roman Archaeology. Num Pages: 406 pages, Illustrated throughout in black and white. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 298 x 213 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Archaeopress United Kingdom
Number of pages
387
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784910525
ISBN
9781784910525
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 129.88

Paperback. Surveys the impact of religion as it evolved on the culture and civilization of ancient Egypt. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRAX; HRKP1; JFCX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1972
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780812210453
ISBN
9780812210453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.34

Paperback. An exploration of the central role of indirect modes of expression in ancient China. Translator(s): Hawkes, Sophie. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QDAG; HPCA; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Zone Books United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781890951115
ISBN
9781890951115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Paperback. Translator(s): Schwartz, Adam; Bloch, David. Series: Selskabet Til Historiske Kildeskrifters Oversaettelse. Num Pages: 288 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAP; 3D; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772897691
ISBN
9788772897691
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 34.35

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Aarhus University Press
Number of pages
333
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9788771240184
ISBN
9788771240184
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.99

Hardcover. The Tebtunis temple library is the only ancient Egyptian temple library of which substantial remains are preserved. This volume contains a selection of demotic texts: a theological treatise, manuals on dream interpretation, a manual on birth prognosis, and, new fragments of the Great Demotic Book of Wisdom text and an astronomical text. Editor(s): Ryholt, Kim. Num Pages: 500 pages, 70 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 295 x 210. .
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Edition
2-volume work
Condition
New
SKU
V9788763526074
ISBN
9788763526074
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.33
€ 96.74

Hardback. This volume publishes 534 new Demotic graffiti recorded at the temple of Isis on Philae Island, presented with drawings and photographs. An essay interprets the role of the graffiti in understanding the political and religious activities at Philae during the last centuries of worship of the goddess Isis by Nubian priests and pilgrims. Series: Material and Visual Culture of Ancient Egypt. Num Pages: 338 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1202.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Lockwood Press United States
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
SKU
V9781937040475
ISBN
9781937040475
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.66

Paperback. Looks at a conversation among practitioners of two very different fields: ancient history and political theory. The topic of the conversation is classical Greek democracy and its contemporary relevance. Editor(s): Ober, Josiah; Hedrick, Charles. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691011080
ISBN
9780691011080
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.24
€ 59.26

Paperback. Translator(s): Biehl, Freelance Copyeditor Janet. Num Pages: 211 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1QDT; GTB; HBJF1; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Communalism Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9788293064268
ISBN
9788293064268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.62

Paperback. Series: Classical World. Num Pages: 200 pages, 21 bw illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474286367
ISBN
9781474286367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.03

Paperback. Series: Corinth Notes. Num Pages: 32 pages, 33ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 170 x 3. Weight in Grams: 62.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
Edition
Volume II
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
SKU
V9780876616710
ISBN
9780876616710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.34

Paperback. How Delphi was chosen by Apollo - The centre of the world marked by the Omphalos - similarity between, Apollo killing the dragon and Sir George, Delam under Christianity. Series: "Put it in Your Pocket" Series of Booklets. Num Pages: 16 pages, cover illustration. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 150 x 106 x 15. Weight in Grams: 20.
Publisher
Orpington Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993537837
ISBN
9780993537837
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.59

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