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Empires & historical states

Paperback. The ingenuity and technology of the ancient world never ceases to surprise and signalling demonstrates both to the full. This book describes the signalling techniques pioneered by the Greeks and developed by the Romans. It looks at the application of these principles to Hadrian's Wall and the German Limes, as revealed by archaeological research. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; JWM; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 249 x 175 x 13. Weight in Grams: 494.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752419381
ISBN
9780752419381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HDDK; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 970.
Publisher
Oxbow Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842171592
ISBN
9781842171592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.03

Paperback. The Roman military was one of the most powerful forces of the ancient world. But what did its soldiers wear? Spanning 1000 years from the Late Republic to the Byzantine Empire, including different items from helmet linings to let wrappings, this book presents an interpretation of wide-ranging evidence, drawing on textile finds and ancient artwork. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 612.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445762
ISBN
9780752445762
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.96

Paperback. In 'Roman Medicine' Audrey Cruse looks at the long and complex history of western medicine. After introducing relevant myths and legends from earliest times in Greece, she discusses ancient philosophers from the sixth-fifth centuries BC and the subsequent development of schools of medicine. Num Pages: 208 pages, 100ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 696. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
KOC0010718
ISBN
9780752414614
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

Hardback. This is the first publication on a deposit of broken marble statues, discovered in 1992 during excavations of the Roman Sanctuary of Pan at Caesarea Philippi , in Panias, Israel. Series: ASOR Archaeological Reports. Num Pages: 200 pages, 95 b&w figs. BIC Classification: 1QDAL; HDDC; HDDK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 280 x 16. Weight in Grams: 892.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
American Schools of Oriental Research United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780897570879
ISBN
9780897570879
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 28.58

Hardback. Roman Letters offers a rich selection of original translations of ancient Roman letters spanning from the 1st century BCE to the 2nd century CE. Chronologically arranged and grouped according to author or collection, the letters cover various topics and themes selected from a broad range of authors. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BJ; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 196 x 17. Weight in Grams: 568.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444339505
ISBN
9781444339505
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.14

Paperback. Roman Letters offers a rich selection of original translations of ancient Roman letters spanning from the 1st century BCE to the 2nd century CE. Chronologically arranged and grouped according to author or collection, the letters cover various topics and themes selected from a broad range of authors. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BJ; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 246 x 11. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444339512
ISBN
9781444339512
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.18

Paperback. The concept of a legionary fortress as a permanent structure dates from the reign of Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). This book describes the development, design and construction of these fortresses throughout the length and breadth of the Empire. It also deals with the experience of life within a typical fortress. Illustrator(s): Delf, Brian. Series: Fortress. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 186 x 6. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841768953
ISBN
9781841768953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.05

Paperback. Diocletian and Constantine were the greatest of the Late Roman emperors, and their era marks the climax of the legionary system. This title details the equipment, background, training and combat experience of the men from all parts of the empire who made up the backbone of Rome's legions in this pivotal period. Illustrator(s): O'Brogain, Sean. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBLA; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 184 x 9. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472806666
ISBN
9781472806666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

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

Paperback. Accompanying an exhibition at the Yale University Art Gallery and the McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, this book offers material that is chronologically and geographically distant from imperial Rome, the better to characterize and understand local responses and identities within the provinces as they were expressed through material culture. Editor(s): Brody, Lisa R.; Hoffman, Gail L. Num Pages: 300 pages, 75 colour plates, 125 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 254 x 26. Weight in Grams: 870.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Mcmullen Museum Of Art, Boston College
Condition
New
SKU
V9781892850225
ISBN
9781892850225
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 39.00

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 bw in 16pp plates, 3-5 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134. .
Publisher
I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780762746
ISBN
9781780762746
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.92
€ 50.94

Paperback. Examines diverse aspects of Roman imperialism, from the Romans' motivations in acquiring an empire and their ideological justifications for imperial domination, to the complex political, economic, and cultural interactions between the Romans, their allies, and the subjected peoples. This title includes notes with suggestions for further reading. Editor(s): Champion, Craige B. Series: Interpreting Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 686.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631231196
ISBN
9780631231196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.78

Hardcover. Examines diverse aspects of Roman imperialism, from the Romans' motivations in acquiring an empire and their ideological justifications for imperial domination, to the complex political, economic, and cultural interactions between the Romans, their allies, and the subjected peoples. This title includes notes with suggestions for further reading. Editor(s): Champion, Craige B. Series: Interpreting Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 24. Weight in Grams: 782.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631231189
ISBN
9780631231189
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.90

Paperback. This book examines the course and nature of Roman expansion during the Republic and Early Empire, focusing on the impact of Roman rule on the subject, and the effect of empire on the imperial power. Series: Debates and Documents in Ancient History. Num Pages: 232 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1; HBTQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748619634
ISBN
9780748619634
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.59

Hardback. An exploration of the emotional and spiritual life of the ancient Romans, focusing on the sentiments of honour that shaped the Romans' sense of themselves and their society. The book draws on contemporary theories of the self and social theory to deepen the reader's understanding of ancient Rome. Num Pages: 339 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
339
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520225251
ISBN
9780520225251
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 512 pages, 14 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1; HBTB; JFSK2; JHBK5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 758.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195388749
ISBN
9780195388749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.68

Hardcover. Dio Cassius (Cassius Dio), c. 150 235 CE, was born in Bithynia. Little of his "Roman History" survives, but missing portions are partly supplied from elsewhere and there are many excerpts. Dio s work is a vital source for the last years of the Roman republic and the first four Roman emperors. Translator(s): Cary, E. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 507 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 116 x 27. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Loeb
Number of pages
507
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1916
Edition
New issue of 1916 ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674990739
ISBN
9780674990739
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.96

Paperback. Roman Historiography presents a comprehensive introduction to the development of Roman historical writings in the ancient world. Rooting his survey in the context of its Greek predecessors, and within the broader framework of Roman literature and society, Mehl discusses every historical writer of significance in the ancient Roman era. Translator(s): Mueller, Hans-Friedrich. Series: Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBAH; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118785133
ISBN
9781118785133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.59

Paperback. A comprehensive and wonderfully illustrated study of Roman helmets, their changing styles, their construction and their use in combat Num Pages: 208 pages, 150. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; AFKG; HBJD; HBLA; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 248 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445660097
ISBN
9781445660097
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.02

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