Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
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€ 35.95
€ 40.99
€ 35.95
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
€ 146.62
€ 146.62
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
€ 51.99€ 51.37
€ 51.99
€ 51.37
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
€ 52.99€ 36.90
€ 52.99
€ 36.90
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€ 37.97
€ 49.99
€ 37.97
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€ 14.48
€ 19.99
€ 14.48
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
€ 46.80
€ 46.80
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
€ 120.69
€ 120.69
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
€ 26.83
€ 26.83
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
€ 20.00
Hardback. Covers twenty or so of the most decisive defeats in Roman history, spanning the period between the sackings of Rome in 390 BC and AD 410. Num Pages: 272 pages, 23 colour pics in plates, 8 maps and battle diagrams. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HBW; JWA; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473823570
- ISBN
- 9781473823570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 11.66
€ 11.66
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€ 33.80
€ 40.99
€ 33.80
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€ 21.43
€ 24.99
€ 21.43
Before his death in 1989, Sir Ronald Syme approved the publication of these 59 papers on Roman history which complete this distinguished collection of his life's work. Editor(s): Birley, Anthony R. Num Pages: 486 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 244 x 33. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198144946
- ISBN
- 9780198144946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 204.86
€ 204.86
Hardback. Talbert investigates miniature sundials which can be adjusted for the owner's whereabouts. They incorporate a list of locations and latitudes for ready reference, data that offers insight into Romans' worldviews. To some perhaps, these sundials were primarily symbols of scientific awareness as well as imperial mastery of time and space. Num Pages: 264 pages, 99 b/w halftones; 65 b/w line. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; PDX; TDPB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 181 x 18. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190273484
- ISBN
- 9780190273484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.16
€ 115.16
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
€ 30.90
€ 30.90
Hardback. Catalogues and gives a brief description of every significant battle (and most insignificant ones too) known to have been fought by the Roman Republic. Num Pages: 318 pages, approx. 30 b/w tactical diagram. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 242 x 29. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473894426
- ISBN
- 9781473894426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.24
€ 40.99
€ 36.24
Paperback. Illustrator(s): O'Brogain, Sean. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HBW; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 187 x 4. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087810
- ISBN
- 9781849087810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.37
€ 19.99
€ 18.37
Paperback. Discusses all the major public and private monuments in Rome, as well as many less well-known monuments in the capital and elsewhere in the empire. Kleiner examines art commissioned by the imperial elite as well as by private patrons, including freedmen and slaves. Series: Yale Publications in the History of Art. Num Pages: 489 pages, 421 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG; AFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 490
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300059489
- ISBN
- 9780300059489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.00€ 49.96
€ 65.00
€ 49.96
Paperback. A collection of essays that seeks to establish Roman constructions of sexuality and gender difference as a distinct area of research, complementing work already done on Greece to give a picture of ancient sexuality. This title applies feminist critical tools to forms of public discourse, including literature, history, law, and political oratory. Editor(s): Hallett, Judith P.; Skinner, Marilyn B. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; JFC; JFFK; VFVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691011783
- ISBN
- 9780691011783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.91€ 53.85
€ 70.91
€ 53.85