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Empires & historical states
Paperback. Here, David Gwynn reflects on the remarkable legacy of the Roman Republic. The rise and fall of the Republic holds a special place in the history of Western civilization; it has been presented as a model, a source of inspiration, but also a warning. Placing the events in their wider context, he provides a fascinating history of culture and society. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 168 pages, 12 black and white halftones, and some maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 122 x 9. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199595112
- ISBN
- 9780199595112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. The transformation of state and society, the violent transference of power and property, and the establishment of Augustus' rule and that of the Empire are presented in a narrative which quotes from ancient evidence, refers seldomly to modern authorities, and states controversial opinions openly. Num Pages: 592 pages, 6 family trees. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 37. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192803207
- ISBN
- 9780192803207
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.81
€ 31.81
Hardback. Roman Stoics of the imperial period developed a distinctive model of social ethics. This book shows how these Romans, including various philosophers applied their distinct brand of social ethics to daily relations and responsibilities, creating an effective model of involvement and ethical behavior in the classical world. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226308371
- ISBN
- 9780226308371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.06€ 79.61
€ 95.06
€ 79.61
Paperback. Drawing on the greatest writers of its civilization, Hamilton vividly depicts the life and spirit of Rome. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393354454
- ISBN
- 9780393354454
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.63
€ 18.99
€ 17.63
Paperback. The Roman World 44 BC -- AD 180 deals with the transformation of the Mediterranean regions, northern Europe and the Near East by the military autocrats who ruled Rome during this period. Series: The Routledge History of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 436 pages, 45 black & white halftones, 22 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 436
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415559799
- ISBN
- 9780415559799
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.12
€ 54.12
Paperback. Contains 57 documents that introduce many of the major topics of Roman history, from the period of the Twelve Tables (451 BC) to the later Roman empire, including: the structure of Roman society, slavery, the position of women and the nature of family life, farm-management and agricultural practices, and scientific and medical knowledge. Editor(s): Cherry, David. Num Pages: 280 pages, 10. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631217848
- ISBN
- 9780631217848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.34
€ 55.34
Paperback. A consideration of the character of the ancient Romans through portraits of Rome's most typical personages. Essays on the politician, the soldier, the priest, the farmer, the slave, the merchant, and others together create a fresco of Roman society as it spanned 1300 years. The text is part of a series of books on historical character. Editor(s): Giardina, Andrea. Translator(s): Cochrane, Lydia G. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 1QSM; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226290508
- ISBN
- 9780226290508
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 38.62
€ 48.99
€ 38.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 42 b/w illus., 10 maps, 5 plans. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 146. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300220261
- ISBN
- 9780300220261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.29
€ 19.99
€ 16.29
Paperback. "A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history. " -Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 188 x 26. Weight in Grams: 844.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470030776
- ISBN
- 9780470030776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.79
€ 32.99
€ 23.79
Paperback. Jem Duducu condenses the colossal story of the Romans into 100 accessible facts in this fun introduction to the Roman Empire. Series: In 100 Facts. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 126 x 18. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445649702
- ISBN
- 9781445649702
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.47
€ 17.47
Paperback. Tracing the process by which an area seen as a war-zone was transformed by the actions of the Romans, this text examines the effects of imperial expansion, not only on those who were subjected to it but also on Rome itself, which was radically transformed by its experience as an imperial power. Series: A History of Spain. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HBTQ; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631209317
- ISBN
- 9780631209317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.51
€ 51.51
Paperback. With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia WIlliams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome's most famous moments. Illustrator(s): Williams, Marcia. Num Pages: 40 pages, Illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; 5AH; YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 253 x 316 x 3. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Walker Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781406354553
- ISBN
- 9781406354553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.66
€ 9.66
Paperback. The Rosetta Stone contains a decree written three times in Greek, Demotic and hieroglyphic that provided the key to the mysterious hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt, and opened up 3,000 years of that country's history and culture. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 64 pages, 25 illustrations, 22 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HDDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 145 x 7. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Publisher
- British Museum Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714150215
- ISBN
- 9780714150215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.32
€ 8.99
€ 8.32
Paperback. What does the Rosetta Stone tell us about the past? What treasures of Egyptian literature can now be read, thanks to its decipherment? What does it tell us about the history of writing and the story of our own alphabets? How do decipherments work and how can we know if they are right? This book answers these questions. Num Pages: 208 pages, 25 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861973399
- ISBN
- 9781861973399
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.74
€ 15.99
€ 11.74
Paperback. First published in 1758, this was the book that brought the wonders of Greek classical architecture to the notice of the Western world. This is a translation of the second, considerably expanded, edition of 1770. Translator(s): Britt, David. Series: Getty Research Institute Texts & Documents. Num Pages: 576 pages, 101 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; ACG; AM; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 255 x 180 x 44. Weight in Grams: 975.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892366699
- ISBN
- 9780892366699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.41€ 46.96
€ 59.41
€ 46.96
Hardcover. In 1995, remains of walls and mosaic floors dating to Hellenistic and Roman times were found, and on one of the walls there was a Greek inscription, known as "The Salmakis Inscription". An international symposium was held where scholars offered their views on the inscription. This book contains the contributions to that symposium. Num Pages: 237 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 222 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1222.
- Publisher
- University Press of Southern Denmark Denmark
- Number of pages
- 237
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788778388230
- ISBN
- 9788778388230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 23.57
€ 31.99
€ 23.57
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- American School of Classical Studies at Athens
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- Volume XXVI
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876615263
- ISBN
- 9780876615263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.35
€ 68.35
Hardcover. In the series of final publications for the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore, this book presents ceramic material from Roman Corinth (primarily from the middle of the first century to the end of the fourth century A.D.) in which is included the relatively small number of Roman lamps. Series: Corinth S. Num Pages: 176 pages, xvi + 160 pp, 33 figs, 18 pls, 3 plans. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 305 x 229. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- American School of Classical Studies
- Edition
- Volume XVIII Part 2
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876611821
- ISBN
- 9780876611821
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.65
€ 127.65
Paperback. History, political philosophy, and constitutional law were born in Athens in the space of a single generation - the generation that lived through the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE). This text provides an examination of this democracy transformed by war. Num Pages: 537 pages, 14 b/w illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 525
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520236851
- ISBN
- 9780520236851
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.81
€ 46.99
€ 33.81
paperback. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780691171357
- ISBN
- 9780691171357
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 23.88
€ 29.99
€ 23.88