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Empires & historical states

Paperback. Taken from the "Lives", a series of biographies spanning the Graeco-Roman age, this collection describes the twilight of the old Roman Republic from 157-43 BC. Deeply influential on Shakespeare and many other later writers, the works explore corruption, decadence, and the struggle for ultimate power. Editor(s): Seager, Robin. Translator(s): Warner, Rex. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DNF; HBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
9780140449341
ISBN
9780140449341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 11.36

Hardcover. Though blacks were not often seen on the streets of seventeenth-century London, they were already capturing the British imagination. In her exploration of this emerging black presence, Molineux assembles evidence ranging from shop signs, tea trays, trading cards, board games, and playing cards to song ballads and William Hogarth's graphic satires. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 374 pages, 17 color illustrations, 69 halftones. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3J; HBJD1; HBLH; HBLL; HBTS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 722.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
374
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674050082
ISBN
9780674050082
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.44
€ 63.43

Paperback. Empires - vast states of territories and peoples united by force and ambition - have dominated the political landscape for more than two millennia. This title departs from conventional European and nation-centered perspectives to take a look at how empires relied on diversity to shape the global order. Num Pages: 528 pages, 44 halftones. 34 line illus. BIC Classification: 1QD; HBG; HBJQ; HBL; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 179 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1128.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
unknown
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691152363
ISBN
9780691152363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.86

Paperback. Masterpieces of Ancient Egypt is the first illustrated guide to the highlights of the British Museum's wonderful collection. Num Pages: 352 pages, 200 col illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; ACG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 217 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1224. 352 pages, 200 col illus. Masterpieces of Ancient Egypt is the first illustrated guide to the highlights of the British Museum's wonderful collection. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAE; ACG. Dimension: 217 x 217 x 29. Weight: 1224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714119779
ISBN
9780714119779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.66

Paperback. Jenkins reconstructs the Parthenon frieze in its entirety according to the most up-to-date research, with a detailed scene-by-scene commentary, and the superb quality of the carving is vividly shown in a series of close-up photographs. Num Pages: 124 pages, illustrations, (some colour ) plan. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG; AFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 215 x 10. Weight in Grams: 530. 124 pages, illustrations, (some colour ) plan. Jenkins reconstructs the Parthenon frieze in its entirety according to the most up-to-date research, with a detailed scene-by-scene commentary, and the superb quality of the carving is vividly shown in a series of close-up photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG; AFKC. Dimension: 271 x 215 x 10. Weight: 530.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
124
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714122373
ISBN
9780714122373
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.62

Paperback. Series: British Museum Colouring Books. Num Pages: 48 pages, 46 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; YBGC; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 276 x 220 x 5. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714131009
ISBN
9780714131009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.32

Hardcover. The emergence of Rome as an imperial power. In the first few centuries of its existence, Rome developed from a minor settlement on the Tiber into the most powerful city-state in Italy. This book examines the reasons for Rome's emergence and success within a highly competitive Italian environment, and how much it owed to its neighbours. Series: The Edinburgh History of Ancient Rome. Num Pages: 320 pages, 70 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2020
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748621095
ISBN
9780748621095
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.48

Paperback. The emergence of Rome as an imperial power. In the first few centuries of its existence, Rome developed from a minor settlement on the Tiber into the most powerful city-state in Italy. This book examines the reasons for Rome's emergence and success within a highly competitive Italian environment, and how much it owed to its neighbours. Series: The Edinburgh History of Ancient Rome. Num Pages: 320 pages, 70 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2020
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748621101
ISBN
9780748621101
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.62

Hardcover. Throughout world history, civilizations have emerged that have been strong enough militarily, economically, and culturally to extend their power over other nations and become empires. Great Empires looks at some of the most significant of these imperial powers and what motivated them. Series: Great Empires. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1QD; 4KHJ; 4KHN; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 193 x 242 x 11. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750296632
ISBN
9780750296632
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.73

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Quercus
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857382009
ISBN
9780857382009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 84 pages, Ill.(some col.).35figs. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 290 x 220. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
Macquarie Ancient History Association Australia
Number of pages
84
Condition
New
SKU
V9780908299058
ISBN
9780908299058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 29.24

Hardcover. Series: Studies in the History of Greece and Rome. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HDDK; TQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781469621289
ISBN
9781469621289
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.10

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
€ 9.69

Paperback. The rise and fall of the Roman Empire by those that saw it. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Constable and Robinson United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849010832
ISBN
9781849010832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.95

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904675143
ISBN
9781904675143
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.18

Paperback. Series: Dover Books on Mathematics. Num Pages: 461 pages, 262 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; PB; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 143 x 22. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
461
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486240732
ISBN
9780486240732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.61

Paperback. Focusing on Britain and her Empire, this survey provides an introduction for readers coming to the subject for the first time. It covers the economics and politics of expansion, and the social and cultural impact of the Empire. Series: Seminar Studies. Num Pages: 156 pages, illustrations facsimiles, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1QDB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB; HBTQ; HBTR; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582414938
ISBN
9780582414938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 41.07

Paperback. Using archaeological insights and discoveries, the author describes the birth, growth and demise of ancient people, whose nemesis was the growing power of Rome. She discusses the mysterious Etruscan language; the 6th-century BCE growth of Etruscan cities and Mediterranean trade; and the fatal incorporation of Etruria into Rome's political orbit. Series: I.B. Tauris Short Histories. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 bw integrated, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
I.B.Tauris & Co Ltd. United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780766157
ISBN
9781780766157
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 512 pages, 14 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1; HBTB; JFSK2; JHBK5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 758.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195388749
ISBN
9780195388749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.46

Hardcover. This study discusses whether there is a linguistic difference between classical Attic prose texts intended for public oral delivery and those intended for written circulation and private performance, establishing a rigorous methodology for the reconstruction of the native perception of clarity in the original contexts of textual reception. Series: Oxford Classical Monographs. Num Pages: 352 pages, 15 black-and-white figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; CF; D; DN; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 26. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780198795902
ISBN
9780198795902
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.43

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