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Empires & historical states

Hardback. The 17th-century Ottoman-Habsburg frontier was the scene of chronic conflict. The defences of both empires were based on a line of fortresses, spanning the border. This book gives us an insight into everyday life on the frontier in this turbulent time in Ottoman history by investigating the various aspects of Ottoman forts and garrisons. Series: Library of Ottoman Studies. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDT; JWM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845113018
ISBN
9781845113018
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.49
€ 137.06

paperback. .
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Edition
2 Rev ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140442267
ISBN
9780140442267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.53

Paperback. Analyzes writers and gurus, literary texts and religious movements, and the political uses of religion alongside the literary expressions of religious teachers, showing the cosmopolitan interconnections between the Indian subcontinent, the British Empire, and the American New Age. Series: Translation/Transnation. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1KBB; 1QDB; CFB; JFSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691118284
ISBN
9780691118284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.72

Paperback. Presents a study of the educational system for the Greeks of Hellenistic and Roman Egypt, and a window to the vast panorama of educational practices in the Greco-Roman world. This book describes how people learned, taught, and practiced literate skills, how schools functioned, and what the curriculum comprised. Editor(s): Cribiore, Raffaella. Num Pages: 288 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691122526
ISBN
9780691122526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.42
€ 46.32

Paperback. Cities throughout the Roman Empire flourished during the reign of Hadrian (AD 117-138), a phenomenon that not only strengthened and legitimized Roman dominion over its possessions but also revealed Hadrian as a masterful negotiator of power relationships. This title investigates the vibrant urban life that existed under Hadrian's rule. Num Pages: 264 pages, 18 halftones, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691094939
ISBN
9780691094939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.42
€ 46.32

Paperback. The description for this book, Hadrian and the City of Rome, will be forthcoming.

Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 177 x 254 x 20. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691002187
ISBN
9780691002187
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.36
€ 51.18

Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, 60 Colour photographs 30 Black & White photographs 10 Maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 722.
Publisher
Crowood Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719818158
ISBN
9780719818158
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.66

Paperback. This biography draws together inscriptional and literary evidence, as well as academic research, in order to examine the reign and politics of the emperor Hadrian. In examining both his private and public life, it touches on his building programme, the Jewish war and his personal relationships. Series: Roman Imperial Biographies. Num Pages: 424 pages, 8 line drawings, 38 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 622.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415228121
ISBN
9780415228121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.03

Paperback. Written with the perfect combination of scholarship and accessibility, HADRIAN's EMPIRE is an intimate social history of a crucial era in the history of Rome, Britain and the world. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 56. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
291
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340833612
ISBN
9780340833612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Presents history of the monument to the Roman Empire in Britain. Taking into account research findings about the building of the Wall, this title includes details about the Roman army, its religion and daily bureaucratic life. It features photos, maps and diagrams. Num Pages: 384 pages, 34 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; 1QDAR; HBJD1; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
357
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
4th
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140271829
ISBN
9780140271829
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. Founded by South Asian immigrants in California, Ghadar - the Indian anticolonial movement that attempted overthrow of the British Empire - quickly became a global presence in East Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and East Africa. This title tells the dramatic story of Ghadar. Series: California World History Library. Num Pages: 332 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1QDB; HBG; JPFN; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
332
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520269552
ISBN
9780520269552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Hardback. Hammurabi was the sixth king of ancient Babylon and also its greatest. This book shows that Hammurabi, while certainly one of the most able rulers in the whole of prehistory, was also responsible for pivotal developments in the history of civilization. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAB; 3D; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
312
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848857520
ISBN
9781848857520
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.60
€ 126.76

Paperback. Combining both archaeological and historical sources, the Handbook to Life in Ancient Egypt provides all the essential information required by anyone interested in Egyptian history, archaeology, religions, or culture. Num Pages: 432 pages, 80 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HDDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 188 x 234 x 27. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195366716
ISBN
9780195366716
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.79

paperback. Modern-day archaeological discoveries in the Near East continue to illuminate our understanding of the ancient world, including the many contributions made by the people of Mesopotamia to literature, art, government, and urban life. The Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia describes the culture, history, and people of this land, Num Pages: 416 pages, 3 maps, 114 halftones & line illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; HBLA; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 192 x 22. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780195183641
ISBN
9780195183641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.48

Paperback. This reference provides access to the 1200 years of Roman rule from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. The myriad topics covered include rulers; the legal and governmental system; architectural feats; and Roman religions. Each chapter includes a bibliography and site-specific photographs. Num Pages: 416 pages, numerous halftone and line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195123326
ISBN
9780195123326
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.01

Hardcover. Helps you investigate how the Assyrians, Babylonians and Sumerians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. This title features 15 simple projects that allow you to re-create the past - build a model chariot, make a ram-headed drinking cup, and design a tunic fit for an Assyrian king. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 303 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 672. All About Ancient Assyria and Babylonia, with 15 Step-by-step Projects and More Than 300 Exciting Pictures. 64 pages, Illustrations, maps. Helps you investigate how the Assyrians, Babylonians and Sumerians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. This title features 15 simple projects that allow you to re-create the past - build a model chariot, make a ram-headed drinking cup, and design a tunic fit for an Assyrian king. Cateogry: (J) Children / Juvenile. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; YNH. Dimension: 303 x 236 x 13. Weight: 670.
Publisher
Armadillo
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843229704
ISBN
9781843229704
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.99

Hardcover. Helps you find out about the land of the pharaohs, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 400 pictures. Suitable for ages 8 to 12, this title features 15 projects that allow you to bring the past to life - make a miniature pyramid, build a model boat suitable for sailing on the Nile, create your own water clock, and sculpt a canopic jar. Num Pages: 64 pages, over 400 pictures. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 5AJ; YNH; YNPH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 303 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 674. Find Out About the Land of the Pharaohs, with 15 Step-by-step Projects and Over 400 Exciting Pictures. 64 pages, over 400 pictures. Helps you find out about the land of the pharaohs, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 400 pictures. Suitable for ages 8 to 12, this title features 15 projects that allow you to bring the past to life - make a miniature pyramid, build a model boat suitable for sailing on the Nile, create your own water clock, and sculpt a canopic jar. Cateogry: (JC) Children's (6-12). BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 5AJ; YNH; YNPH. Dimension: 303 x 234 x 13. Weight: 674.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Armadillo
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843229636
ISBN
9781843229636
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.99

Hardcover. Helps you find out what the ancient Greeks ate, where they lived, the games they played, the clothes they wore, the heroes they admired, and the people who made history. This title is packed with over 350 photographs and illustrations, including cross-section diagrams, historical maps and a pictorial timeline. Num Pages: 64 pages, over 350 pictures. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 5AJ; YNH; YNPH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 236 x 302 x 13. Weight in Grams: 678.
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843229643
ISBN
9781843229643
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.98

Hardcover. Helps you discover the rich heritage of the Indus Valley and the Mughal Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and 340 pictures. This title features 15 easy-to-do projects inspired by traditional arts and crafts actively involve the reader in understanding the past - sculpt an Aryan offering cup, tie a sari, and cook a delicious chickpea curry. Num Pages: 64 pages, over 340 pictures. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1QDA; YNH; YNPH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 304 x 236 x 13. Weight in Grams: 692.
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843228233
ISBN
9781843228233
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.95

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Anness Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843228240
ISBN
9781843228240
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.19

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