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Empires & historical states

Paperback. .
Publisher
Orpington Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993489013
ISBN
9780993489013
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.64

Paperback. Actors and Icons of the Ancient Theater examines actors and their popular reception from the origins of theater in Classical Greece to the Roman Empire. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; AN; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118782880
ISBN
9781118782880
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.88

Hardcover. Editor(s): Ryholt, Kim. Series: Carsten Niebuhr Institute Publications. Num Pages: 420 pages, 16 b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; CFF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 303 x 216 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1606.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772896489
ISBN
9788772896489
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.07
€ 86.01

Paperback. The Goths' sack of Rome in AD 410 was an event which shook the Roman world to its core. This book uncovers the key factors that contributed to Alaric the Goth's capture of Rome: mass migrations, military incompetence, civil war, court intrigue, economic decline and religious bigotry. Num Pages: 176 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 414. The Year That Shook Rome. 176 pages, 60 colour illustrations. The Goths' sack of Rome in AD 410 was an event which shook the Roman world to its core. This book uncovers the key factors that contributed to Alaric the Goth's capture of Rome: mass migrations, military incompetence, civil war, court intrigue, economic decline and religious bigotry. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA. Dimension: 213 x 148 x 17. Weight: 414.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714122694
ISBN
9780714122694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.92

Hardback. Famously bloody and anarchic period of Roman history Author's clear narrative untangles the twists and turns of shifting alliances and analyses the military events. Num Pages: 271 pages, 5 maps, 8pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 240 x 26. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781591888
ISBN
9781781591888
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.37

Paperback. Series: Opuscula Graecolatina S. Num Pages: 148 pages, ch. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 274.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772892047
ISBN
9788772892047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 21.38

Paperback. This new study, the first extensive commentary on the five liturgically connected hymns, features new translations with detailed notes. The book also considers dominant theological themes present in the texts, including the concept of "Amun within the Iris." Series: Yale Egyptological Studies. Num Pages: 300 pages, 20 b/w pls. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Yale Egyptological Seminar
Condition
New
SKU
V9780974002521
ISBN
9780974002521
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.78

Paperback. Beginning with the Neolithic period, pre-3000 BCE, and ending at the close of the Bronze Age and the transition to the Iron Age of Hellenic Greece (c1000 BCE), this text is an introduction to the visual arts and architecture of the era. The historical and social context of the art is discussed. Series: Oxford History of Art. Num Pages: 272 pages, numerous colour plates, halftones, and line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG; AM; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 618.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192842084
ISBN
9780192842084
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 21.04

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Archaeological Institute of America United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780960904242
ISBN
9780960904242
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.45

Paperback. The study of Aegean prehistory developed over the 20th century into a vibrant area of archaeological research. This book offers a synthesis of research in the field and covers approaches to the discipline of Aegean prehistory whilst also including information on field projects and museum studies. Editor(s): Cullen, Tracey. Series: American journal of archaeology monographs. Num Pages: 480 pages, 109 figs. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 1QDAG; 3B; ACC; HBJD; HBLA; HDDA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 287 x 218 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1479.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Archaeological Institute of America
Condition
New
SKU
V9780960904259
ISBN
9780960904259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.55

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 396 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691648439
ISBN
9780691648439
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 158.51
€ 117.85

Paperback. Explores the ways in which three novelists of empire - Paul Scott, V.S. Naipaul and Salman Rushdie - have charted the blurred boundaries of identity in the wake of British imperialism. This text provides readings of post-colonial fiction, showing how imperialism shaped British national identity. Num Pages: 218 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1QDB; 2AB; DNF; DSBH; DSK; HBTQ; HBTR; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226304755
ISBN
9780226304755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.76

Hardback. Looks at the rise of humanitarian intervention in the nineteenth century, from the fall of Napoleon to the First World War. Examining the concept from a historical perspective, this title explores the understudied cases of European interventions and noninterventions in the Ottoman Empire. Series: Human Rights and Crimes Against Humanity. Num Pages: 408 pages, 1 halftone. 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDT; 3JH; 3JJC; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 164 x 30. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691151335
ISBN
9780691151335
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.05

Paperback. In the second half of the sixteenth century, most of the Christian states of Western Europe were on the defensive against a Muslim superpower - the Empire of the Ottoman sultans. This title describes the paths taken through the eastern Mediterranean and its European hinterland by members of a Venetian-Albanian family. Num Pages: 640 pages, 8 pp colour. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QDT; 3JB; HBJD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 35. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141978376
ISBN
9780141978376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.19

paperback. Presents a portrait of Julius Agricola - the most famous governor of Roman Britain and Tacitus' well-loved and respected father-in-law. This title offers fascinating descriptions of the geography, climate and people of the country, and an account of the early stages of the Roman occupation of Britain. Editor(s): Rives, James. Translator(s): Mattingly, H. Num Pages: 176 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1QDAR; DB; HBJD1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780140455403
ISBN
9780140455403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.69

Paperback. Looks at the role of agriculture in ancient societies from the near east, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Editor(s): Marcus, Joyce; Stanish, Charles. Num Pages: 300 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HDDA; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 32. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931745222
ISBN
9781931745222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.37

Looks at the role of agriculture in ancient societies from the near east, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Editor(s): Marcus, Joyce; Stanish, Charles. Num Pages: 300 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HDDA; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931745246
ISBN
9781931745246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.87

Hardback. Critically examines the extent to which relations between two ancient African states were influenced by warfare, commerce, and political fictions Series: Institute for the Study of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 230 pages, 2 maps, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1HFG; 1QDA; 3D; DSBB; HBJH; HBLA; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
SKU
V9780814760666
ISBN
9780814760666
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.55

Paperback. In 52 BC Caesar's continued strategy of annihilation had engendered a spirit of desperation, which detonated into a revolt of Gallic tribes under the leadership of the charismatic young Arvernian noble Vercingetorix. This book deals with this topic. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBJD; HBLA1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782009221
ISBN
9781782009221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.17

Hardcover. This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader close to the action as they learn about each famous character. Age 7-11. Series: Famous Lives. Num Pages: 64 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 4KHJ; YQH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 205 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Edition
n Later printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780746063262
ISBN
9780746063262
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 7.99
€ 7.70

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