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Empires & historical states

Paperback. Explores how the intrepid seafarers of eighth-century Greece sailed around the Mediterranean, encountering strange new sights - volcanic mountains, vaporous springs, huge prehistoric bones - and weaving them into the myths of gods, monsters and heroes that would become the cornerstone of Western civilization: the Odyssey and the Iliad. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA; HRKP3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140244991
ISBN
9780140244991
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.66

hardcover. Num Pages: 340 pages, 36 b/w illus. in text, 6 col & 30 b/w plates, 30 tables, 30 graphs, 18 figs. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 286 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1496.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Institute for Aegean Prehistory United States
Edition
Illustriert.
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931534628
ISBN
9781931534628
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 120.90

Hardcover. Amphorae helps to further our understanding of Roman trade. Yet if amphora studies remain somewhat in the realm of epigraphy, they have also seen a great deal of activity. This volume presents more than 40 contributions, primarily in English, describing researches and indicating which avenues of future investigation can likely prove most fruitful. Editor(s): Eiring, Jonas; Lund, John. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBG; HBJD; HBLA; HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 212 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2298.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9788779341180
ISBN
9788779341180
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.39

paperback. Before the age of Industrial Revolution, the great Asian civilisations constituted areas not only of high culture but also of advanced economic development. Num Pages: 284 pages, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QDB; HBJF; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521285421
ISBN
9780521285421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.79

Hardback. Series: Topographical bibliography of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, reliefs & paintings. Num Pages: 521 pages, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; ACG; GBCR; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 1054.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1973
Publisher
Griffith Institute United Kingdom
Edition
Augmented
Number of pages
521
Condition
New
SKU
V9780900416156
ISBN
9780900416156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.64

Hardcover. The second of three volumes of reports on the excavations of noblemen's tombs from a little-known period of ancient Egyptian history Editor(s): Pischikova, Elena. Num Pages: 352 pages, 154 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170. .
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774167249
ISBN
9789774167249
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.58

Hardcover. * Serious study of an inaccessible series of Theban tombs * Important scholarly work of keen interest to Egyptology libraries and organizations *The first publication on the groundbreaking work on these Kushite tombs in the Theban Necropolis Editor(s): Pischikova, Elena. Num Pages: 312 pages, 80 b/w integrated. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; ACG; HDDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 245 x 29. Weight in Grams: 852.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press Egypt
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774166181
ISBN
9789774166181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.58

Paperback. This book presents an in-depth analysis of the architecture of tomb security in Egypt from the Predynastic Period until the early Fourth Dynasty by extrapolating data on the security features of published tombs from the whole of Egypt and gathering it together for the first time in one accessible database. Series: Archaeopress Egyptology. Num Pages: 566 pages, Illustrated throughout in black & white. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 207 x 291 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1968.
Publisher
Archaeopress
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784912994
ISBN
9781784912994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 186.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 296 x 211 x 12. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Czech Institute of Egyptology
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9788070362563
ISBN
9788070362563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 122.67

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451497
ISBN
9780752451497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.19

Hardback. Editor(s): Jones, Alexander R. Num Pages: 208 pages, 145 color illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 3D; HDD; HPCA; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 312 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1366.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691174402
ISBN
9780691174402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.41
€ 45.40

Paperback. A Socratic dialogue in two parts. It begins with a theoretical exposition of the cosmos and his story describing the creation of the universe, from its very beginning to the coming of man. It also comprises an account of the rise and fall of Atlantis, an empire ruled by the descendants of Poseidon, which ultimately sank into the sea. Translator(s): Lee, Desmond. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DB; HPCA; HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 134.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140455045
ISBN
9780140455045
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.60

Paperback. In Timaeus Plato attempts to describe and explain the structure of the universe: the creator god, the elements, the lower gods, the stars, and men. The companion piece, Critias, is the origin of the story of Atlantis, the lost empire defeated by ancient Athenians. This is the clearest translation yet of these crucial ancient texts. Translator(s): Waterfield, Robin. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages, c. 20 black and white diagrams. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HPCA; HPJ; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192807359
ISBN
9780192807359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.28

This translation of Plato's classic work is published along with an extensive introductory essay, which situates the work in the context of the development of Greek science and discusses points of contemporary interest. Translator(s): Zeyl, Donald J. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872204478
ISBN
9780872204478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 31.96

Paperback. This translation of Plato's classic work is published along with an extensive introductory essay, which situates the work in the context of the development of Greek science and discusses points of contemporary interest. Translator(s): Zeyl, Donald J. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 145 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872204461
ISBN
9780872204461
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.17

Paperback. Tiberius has always been one of the most enigmatic of the Roman emperors and Barbara Levick offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of his life. This new edition contains a new preface and a revised bibliography. Series: Roman Imperial Biographies. Num Pages: 336 pages, 7 line drawings, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415217538
ISBN
9780415217538
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.52

Paperback. Presents an account of the life of Tiberius, the second Roman emperor. This title argues that Tiberius' character provides the key to understanding his reign. It portrays Tiberius as a man whose virtues and beliefs were corrupted by power. It shows how Tiberius' fears of conspiracy and assassination caused him to lose his grasp of reality. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 336 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 26. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405115292
ISBN
9781405115292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 42.12

Hardcover. Presents an account of the life of Tiberius, the second Roman emperor. This title argues that Tiberius' character provides the key to understanding his reign. It portrays Tiberius as a man whose virtues and beliefs were corrupted by power. It shows how Tiberius' fears of conspiracy and assassination caused him to lose his grasp of reality. Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives. Num Pages: 336 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405115285
ISBN
9781405115285
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.76

Hardback. Explores the remarkable rise of a Greek-ruled kingdom in ancient Bactria (modern Afghanistan) during the third century BC Diodotus I and II, whose dynasty emblazoned its coins with the dynamic image of Thundering Zeus, led this historic movement by breaking free of the Seleucid Empire and building a strong independent state in Central Asia. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 248 pages, 27 black-and-white photos, 4 maps, 5 line figures. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1QDA; HBG; HBJF; HBLA; HDDK; WCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520211407
ISBN
9780520211407
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.19
€ 55.54

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Aris & Phillips
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780856683978
ISBN
9780856683978
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.25

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