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Hardback. Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE to 65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, dramatist, statesman, and advisor to the emperor Nero, all during the Silver Age of Latin literature. This title presents English-language translations of his works such as "Anger, Mercy, Revenge" and "Natural Questions". Translator(s): Kaster, Robert A.; Nussbaum, Martha C. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226748412
ISBN
9780226748412
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.79

Paperback. Stoic philosopher and tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote moral essays - exercises in practical philosophy - on how to live in a troubled world. Strikingly applicable today, his thoughts on happiness and other subjects are here combined in a clear, modern translation with an introduction on Seneca's life and philosophy. Translator(s): Davie, John. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 193 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199552405
ISBN
9780199552405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

Paperback. A selection of dialogues and letters from one of the most influential masters of Latin prose. This text includes "Consolation to Helvia" written to Seneca's mother to soothe the pain of separation, and the dialogues of "On the Shortness of Life", and "On Tranquility of Mind". Editor(s): Costa, C.D.N. Translator(s): Costa, C.D.N. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 126.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140446791
ISBN
9780140446791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.13

Paperback. The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living and the importance of reason and morality and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and timeless wisdom. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 110 x 8. Weight in Grams: 74.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
112
Publication date
2004
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141018812
ISBN
9780141018812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.51

Hardback. Translator(s): Anderson, Peter J. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624663697
ISBN
9781624663697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 38.86

Hardback. Selected from the Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, this title presents a set of 'essays in disguise' from one of the insightful philosophers of the Silver Age of Roman literature. Editor(s): Campbell, Robin. Series: Penguin Pocket Hardbacks. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 112 x 31. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
9780141395852
ISBN
9780141395852
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.91

Paperback. A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived "in accordance with nature", Stoicism called for restraint of animal instincts and severing of emotional ties. Seneca's contribution to a seemingly unsympathetic creed was to transform it into an inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind. Editor(s): Campbell, Robin. Translator(s): Campbell, Robin. Num Pages: 256 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 17. Weight in Grams: 192.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1969
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780140442106
ISBN
9780140442106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.45

Paperback. Drawing on research on the history of Ireland since 1800, this book challenges some of the assumptions which underpin this research. It explores the 'Irish Question' and argues that there were in fact many Irish Questions articulated and assessed according to the particular social, political, and economic conditions in which they developed. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 184 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 114 x 11. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192801678
ISBN
9780192801678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.70

Hardback. A major new history of the experiences and activities of Irish nationalist women in the early twentieth century. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJC; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; JFSJ1; JPFN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 578. Scarce. Fine in fine dust wrapper
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0014045
ISBN
9781107047747
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.00

Hardcover. Marking Roy Foster's retirement from the Carroll Professorship of Irish history at the University of Oxford, and recognising his extraordinary career as a historian, literary critic, and public intellectual, this essay collection charts Foster's career while reflecting on developments in the field of Irish history writing, teaching, and research. Editor(s): Paseta, Senia. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 163 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 608.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198748274
ISBN
9780198748274
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 171.99

Paperback. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 112 x 177 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116.
Publisher
The Good Book Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909559134
ISBN
9781909559134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.39

Hardback. BIC Classification: HPCF7; JHMC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474422659
ISBN
9781474422659
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 171.84

Hardback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 3 Maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JF; 3JH; HBJF; HBTB; HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199469345
ISBN
9780199469345
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.71

Paperback. New. Large format.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Veritas Books (IE)
Publication date
1979
Edition
Spi
Condition
New
SKU
9780905092782
ISBN
9780905092782
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

paperback. Buddhism was introduced into Korea through China in about the 4th-5th century CE and within 200 years became so advanced that it influenced the development of Chinese Buddhism. This title comprehends the developments of Buddhism in India and China, including early Buddhism, Abhidharma, Madhyamaka, Yogacara Buddhism, and Korean Seon Buddhism. Editor(s): Covill, Linda. Translator(s): Soonil, Hwang. Series: Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies Monographs. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRE. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845536312
ISBN
9781845536312
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.62

Paperback. Editor(s): Sykes, Naomi; Newton, Claire. Series: Nottingham University: Food & Drink in Archaeology. Num Pages: 160 pages, 36 b&w photographs and charts. BIC Classification: HD; WB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 13. Weight in Grams: 292. University of Nottingham Postgraduate Conference 2008. Series: Nottingham University: Food & Drink in Archaeology. 160 pages, 36 b&w photographs and charts. Editor(s): Sykes, Naomi; Newton, Claire. These conference papers reflect an interest in the cultural significance of the production, distribution and consumption of foodstuffs throughout all archaeological periods. Contributions range widely over Europe and Asia. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: HD; WB. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 13. Weight: 284.
Publisher
Prospect Books
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903018682
ISBN
9781903018682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.28

Paperback. Editor(s): Sykes, Naomi; Newton, Claire. Series: Nottingham University: Food & Drink in Archaeology. Num Pages: 275 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 177 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Prospect Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903018606
ISBN
9781903018606
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.95

Paperback. The Red Book is nothing less than a spiritual fire starter -- a combustible cocktail of Hindu Tantra and Zen Buddhism, Rumi and Carl Jung, goddesses and psychics, shaken with cosmic nudges, meaningful subway rides, haircuts, relationships, sex, dreams, and intuition. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787980542
ISBN
9780787980542
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.32

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
English Heritage United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848020443
ISBN
9781848020443
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.76

paperback. An exploration of the administration of law and its role in the lives of ordinary people in the northern provinces of the Roman Empire. It draws upon a rich but little-known legal collection from the late 3rd century known as the "Codex Hermogenianus". Num Pages: 296 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253221476
ISBN
9780253221476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.41

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