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Paperback. The author argues that classical archaeology has a rare potential in the whole field of the study of the past to make innovative discoveries and apply modern approaches by widening the aims of the discipline. Series: Sather Classical Lectures. Num Pages: 240 pages, 35 half-tones, 17 figures, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HDA; HDDK; HDW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520078925
- ISBN
- 9780520078925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.39
€ 38.99
€ 28.39
Paperback. Reveals the extent to which Greek, Persian, and Jewish historians influenced the Western historiographic tradition, and then goes on to examine the emergence of national history. The author discusses the place of Tacitus in historical thought, and explores the way in which ecclesiastical historiography has developed a tradition of its own. Series: Sather Classical Lectures. Num Pages: 180 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HBAH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 226 x 7. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520078703
- ISBN
- 9780520078703
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.73
€ 35.99
€ 26.73
Paperback. This book on Latin American social and cultural developments, as well as politics and economics is revised and brought up to date with chapters on the great upheavals of the 1980s. The book received the Gold Medal of the Commonwealth Club of California for outstanding literary achievement. Num Pages: 992 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; HBJK; JFC; JP; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 4th
- Number of pages
- 992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520077232
- ISBN
- 9780520077232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.72
€ 45.99
€ 32.72
Hardcover. This volume discusses the interaction between pilgrims and sacred sites from the tenth century to the present. From the perspectives of literature, art, history, religion, politics and anthropology, the essays focus on China's most famous pilgrimage mountains as well as lesser known sites. Editor(s): Naquin, Susan; Yu, Chun-Fang. Series: Studies on China. Num Pages: 456 pages, 19 b&w illustrations, 19 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3F; 3H; 3J; HBJF; HRA; HRE; JHM; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 150 x 230 x 31. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520075672
- ISBN
- 9780520075672
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.40€ 57.11
€ 73.40
€ 57.11
Paperback. Focuses on how the fascist dictatorship defined the place of women in modern Italy and how women experienced the Duce's rule. This work offers a detailed characterization of Italian women's ambiguous and ambivalent experience of a regime that promised modernity, yet denied women emancipation. Num Pages: 368 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 604. Italy, 1922-1945. 384 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. Focuses on how the fascist dictatorship defined the place of women in modern Italy and how women experienced the Duce's rule. This work offers a detailed characterization of Italian women's ambiguous and ambivalent experience of a regime that promised modernity, yet denied women emancipation. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJD; HBTB; JFSJ1. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 23. Weight: 604.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520074576
- ISBN
- 9780520074576
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.39
€ 38.99
€ 28.39
Hardcover. Columbus is the first star in a constellation of European adventurers whose right to claim and conquer each land mass they encountered was unquestioned by their countrymen. How a system of religious beliefs made the taking of the New World possible and laudable is the focus of this review. Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; HBJD; HBJK; HBLH; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520074422
- ISBN
- 9780520074422
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.74€ 49.28
€ 62.74
€ 49.28
Hardcover. Num Pages: 545 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBT; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 38. Weight in Grams: 921.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520073746
- ISBN
- 9780520073746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.13€ 60.45
€ 78.13
€ 60.45
Hardcover. An exploration of time and space, rumors and silence, colors, tastes, and ideas that recreates the richness of Jewish life in Renaissance Italy. It points out that Jews were frequently uprooted and persecuted, and where stable communities did grow up, it was because the hostility of the Christian population had somehow been overcome. Translator(s): Oldcorn, Anthony. Num Pages: 336 pages, 20 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; HBJD; HBLH; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520073500
- ISBN
- 9780520073500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.66€ 53.63
€ 68.66
€ 53.63
Paperback. An assessment of the impact of Spain on the Americas. It presents a picture of the conquests of Cortes and Pizarro and of the economic and social consequences in Spain of the effort to maintain control of vast holdings. It probes the complex administration of the empire, its economy, social structure, the influence of the Church, and more. Num Pages: 417 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 26. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 417
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520071407
- ISBN
- 9780520071407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.14
€ 41.99
€ 30.14
Paperback. Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage. Num Pages: 316 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of California Press California
- Edition
- Reprinted Ed
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520068728
- ISBN
- 9780520068728
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.39
€ 38.99
€ 28.39
Paperback. Series: Center for Chinese Studies, UC Berkeley. Num Pages: 409 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJG; HBJF; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 409
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520068377
- ISBN
- 9780520068377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.48
€ 46.99
€ 33.48
Paperback. Analyzing the 'democratic' features and institutions of the Athenian democracy in the fifth century BC, this work traces their development from Solon's judicial reforms to the flowering of popular sovereignty, when the people assumed the right both to enact all legislation and to hold magistrates accountable for implementing what had been enacted. Num Pages: 500 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 153 x 46. Weight in Grams: 917.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520067981
- ISBN
- 9780520067981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.27€ 42.32
€ 53.27
€ 42.32
Paperback. Examines Ashanti, Fon, Yoruba, and Dogon trickster-figures in their social and mythical contexts and in light of contemporary thought, exploring the way the trickster links animality and ritual transformation; culture, sex, and laughter; cosmic process and personal history; and, divination and social change. Series: Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions. Num Pages: 324 pages, 1map. BIC Classification: HRA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 206 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520067912
- ISBN
- 9780520067912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.65
€ 35.99
€ 26.65
Hardcover. How is it possible to will the eternal recurrence of each moment of one's life, if both this decision and the states of affairs governed by it appear to be predestined? Suitable for Nietzsche studies, this title is of interest to those concerned with understanding the philosopher's work. Translator(s): Lomax, J. Harvey. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 481.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1ST US HARDCOVER
- Number of pages
- 304282251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520065192
- ISBN
- 9780520065192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.66€ 53.80
€ 68.66
€ 53.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 410 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520064591
- ISBN
- 9780520064591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.20
€ 40.99
€ 29.20
Paperback. Goddess worship has long been a significant aspect of Hinduism. In this book, the author sorts out the rich yet often chaotic history of Hindu goddess worship. Series: Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions. Num Pages: 281 pages, facsimiles. BIC Classification: HRG; HRLF; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520063396
- ISBN
- 9780520063396
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.35
€ 40.99
€ 29.35
Paperback. A revisionist study of Roman imperialism in the Greek world, which considers the Hellenistic context within which Roman expansion took place. Num Pages: 800 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520057371
- ISBN
- 9780520057371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.27€ 42.28
€ 53.27
€ 42.28
Paperback. Sets out to explain the survival of religion. This book charts the contemporary religion from the traditional denominations to the most fervent cults. It presents information derived from numerous surveys, censuses, historical case studies, and ethnographic field expeditions. It examines religion as a social response to human needs. Num Pages: 600 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 230 x 35. Weight in Grams: 892.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520057319
- ISBN
- 9780520057319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.55
€ 46.99
€ 33.55
Paperback. Some 2000 years ago Buddhism experienced a major reformation through a movement called the Mahayana, or "Great Vehicle," which dominated religious through in much of Asia for many centuries and still exerts considerable influence. This title deals with this reformation movement. Editor(s): Conze, Edward. Translator(s): Conze, Edward. Series: Center for South & Southeast Asia Studies, UC Berkeley. Num Pages: 697 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 143 x 210 x 50. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 697
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520053212
- ISBN
- 9780520053212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.59
€ 46.99
€ 33.59
Paperback. Only one tribe of American Indians is known ever to have successfully revolted against the empire of Spain and to have thwarted all subsequent attempts by the Spaniards to reconquer them: the Jivaro (hee'-va-ro), the untsuri suarii of eastern Ecuador. This book is about their culture. Num Pages: 272 pages, 24ill. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 49.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520050655
- ISBN
- 9780520050655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.86
€ 33.99
€ 24.86