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Empires & historical states
Hardback. Herod the Great, King of Judaea from 444 BC, is known as one of the world's great villains. This notoriety has overshadowed his actual achievements, particularly his role as a client king of Rome during Augustus's reign as emperor. This title presents and discusses the building projects known to have been initiated by Herod. Num Pages: 368 pages, 48 b/w photographs, 1 drawing, 15 maps, 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; AM; HBJD; HBLH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520209343
- ISBN
- 9780520209343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.17€ 64.47
€ 83.17
€ 64.47
Paperback. A story of two of the most heroic, and controversial, figures in archaeology: Heinrich Schliemann, who discovered the remains of Troy, and Arthur Evans who unearthed the great city of King Minos. Replete with drama and adventure, it tells of the 3,000-year old civilisations that were brought back to life. Num Pages: 232 pages, 12pp bw plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845119423
- ISBN
- 9781845119423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.88
€ 15.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 356 pages, 80 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRQX2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publisher
- Mandrake of Oxford United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 356
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781869928872
- ISBN
- 9781869928872
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.11
€ 19.99
€ 15.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAK; ACBK; HRKP; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477310267
- ISBN
- 9781477310267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.98
€ 32.99
€ 29.98
Hardback. Num Pages: 375 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAK; ACBK; HRKP; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 661. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781477309957
- ISBN
- 9781477309957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.45
€ 97.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 30 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDH; HBJD; HPCB; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 27. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173238
- ISBN
- 9780691173238
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Paperback. By the middle of the sixth century, the Byzantine emperor ruled a mighty empire that straddled Europe, Asia and North Africa. Within 100 years, this powerful empire had been cut in half. This work covers the history of the wars between Byzantium and its numerous foes - the Goths, Arabs, Slavs, Crusaders and Ottoman Turks. Num Pages: 240 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; HBJD; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 235
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752445656
- ISBN
- 9780752445656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. Through a series of detailed composite portraits, an international collection of contributors have created in this volume a clear vision of the Byzantines and their social world. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; HBJD; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226097923
- ISBN
- 9780226097923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Paperback. This volume brings Byzantium - often misconstrued as a vanished successor to the classical world - to the forefront of European history Focuses on the identity, ethnicity, and culture of the Byzantine people Deconstructs stereotypes surrounding Byzantium Beautifully illustrated with photographs and maps. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405198332
- ISBN
- 9781405198332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.95
€ 34.95
Hardback. Byzantium occupies an uncertain place in European history. Though often misconstrued as a vanished successor to the classical world, Byzantium belongs in the mainstream history of Europe and the Mediterranean; its impact is still felt throughout the Balkans, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Series: Peoples of Europe. Num Pages: 296 pages, 33. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631202622
- ISBN
- 9780631202622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.51
€ 51.51
Paperback. Includes a general introduction; chronology of major events; What the Romans Knew; Rome and Its Institutions; suggested further reading; and, maps, family trees, a glossary, and an index of historical names. Translator(s): Hurley, Donna W. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 213 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603843133
- ISBN
- 9781603843133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 17.17
€ 19.00
€ 17.17
Paperback. Introduction to the life and work of Herodotus, the first historian in the western tradition. Editor(s): Wiens, John; Marincola, John M.; Dewald, Carolyn. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 402 pages, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 574. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. 400 pages, 5 maps. Editor(s): Wiens, John; Marincola, John M.; Dewald, Carolyn. Introduction to the life and work of Herodotus, the first historian in the western tradition. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 25. Weight: 624.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Revised and Expanded ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521536837
- ISBN
- 9780521536837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.64
€ 42.64
Paperback. Accessible introduction to the work and influence of ancient Rome's greatest writer of history. Editor(s): Woodman, A. J. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. Num Pages: 386 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 610. Series: Cambridge Companions to Literature. 386 pages. Editor(s): Woodman, A. J. Accessible introduction to the work and influence of ancient Rome's greatest writer of history. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 20. Weight: 610.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 386
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521697484
- ISBN
- 9780521697484
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.64
€ 42.64
Paperback. This book explores how Latin inscriptions were used in the Roman world and makes them accessible to students today. Num Pages: 554 pages, 100 b/w illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 940. 554 pages, 100 b/w illus. 1 map. Explores how Latin inscriptions were used in the Roman world and makes them accessible to modern students. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA; HDDK. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 26. Weight: 1086.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521549547
- ISBN
- 9780521549547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.75
€ 47.75
Hardcover. Series: Gennadius Library Monographs. Num Pages: 235 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 188 x 262 x 20. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- American School of Classical Studies at Athens
- Edition
- Volume V
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876614051
- ISBN
- 9780876614051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.31
€ 50.31
Paperback. Discusses Alexander's violent suppression of the Theban rebellion, his defeat of Persia and campaigns through Egypt and Babylon - establishing new cities and destroying others in his path. This title presents an objective portrait of a man of boundless ambition, who was exposed to the temptations of power. Translator(s): De Selincourt, Aubrey. Num Pages: 432 pages, maps, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 320. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Revised & Enlarged Edition
- SKU
- KKD0005019
- ISBN
- 9780140442533
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Discusses Alexander's violent suppression of the Theban rebellion, his defeat of Persia and campaigns through Egypt and Babylon - establishing new cities and destroying others in his path. This title presents an objective portrait of a man of boundless ambition, who was exposed to the temptations of power. Translator(s): De Selincourt, Aubrey. Num Pages: 432 pages, maps, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 320. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Revised & Enlarged Edition
- SKU
- KKD0005139
- ISBN
- 9780140442533
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. The Hystoria Constantinopolitana relates the adventures of Martin of Pairis, an abbot of the Cistercian Order who participated in the plunder of the city, as recorded by his monk Gunther. Alfred Andrea has captured the full flavor of the original with its alternating sections of prose and poetry. Series: The Middle Ages Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; DNF; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 138 x 14. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812215861
- ISBN
- 9780812215861
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Hardback. Though Greece is traditionally seen as an agrarian society, cattle were essential to Greek communal life. This title explores why these animals mattered to the Greeks, how they came to be a key element in Greek thought and behavior, and how the Greeks exploited the symbolic value of cattle as a way of structuring social and economic relations. Num Pages: 360 pages, 10 halftones. 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 167 x 26. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691140070
- ISBN
- 9780691140070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.29€ 55.72
€ 71.29
€ 55.72
Hardcover. As well as vividly exploring the tales, the author brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical worlds she describes, with evidence as diverse as the Gundestrup Cauldron and the famous bog bodies. She also asks how the myths survived the Christianization of Europe. Num Pages: 208 pages, 82 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HDD; HRKP2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500252093
- ISBN
- 9780500252093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06