Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
Hardback. Woodman's translation masterfully conveys Tacitus' distinctive and powerful literary style and reflects the best of relevant current scholarship. His introduction provides a wealth of insight into the period about which Tacitus wrote, Tacitus himself, and the principles of translation that have shaped this rendering. Translator(s): Woodman, A. J. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1 Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ADL; 3D; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 32. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872205598
- ISBN
- 9780872205598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.31€ 49.55
€ 64.31
€ 49.55
Hardcover. Editor(s): Rebillard, Eric; Rupke, Jorg. Series: CUA Studies in Early Christianity. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HRAX; HRCC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813227436
- ISBN
- 9780813227436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.36
€ 76.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 bw in 16pp plates, 3-5 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780762753
- ISBN
- 9781780762753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.37
€ 18.37
Paperback. Presenting a personal history of Alexander the Great, this book discusses not only his dashing image and heroism, but also the downsides to his personality and the disintegration of his empire, to question whether he really deserves to be called 'Great'. It argues that Alexander sacrificed the empire for his own personal ends. Num Pages: 388 pages, Illustrations , maps , ports. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1033.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405801621
- ISBN
- 9781405801621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.73
€ 46.99
€ 46.73
Hardcover. Livy Ab Urbe Condita Books I-V Editor(s): Ogilvie, Robert Maxwell. Series: Oxford Classical Texts. Num Pages: 416 pages, One line drawing. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 2AHA; DNF; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 130 x 187 x 28. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198146612
- ISBN
- 9780198146612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.39
€ 40.39
Hardback. Traces the roots of the Chinese empire's exceptional longevity and unparalleled political durability, and shows how lessons from the imperial past are relevant for China today. This book demonstrates that the empire survived and adjusted to a variety of domestic and external challenges through a peculiar combination of rigid ideological premises. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QDA; HBJF; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691134956
- ISBN
- 9780691134956
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.74€ 40.61
€ 51.74
€ 40.61
Paperback. The prominence of the Temple of Hephaistos, Greek god of metalworkers, situated on a hill to the west of the Agora, reflects the esteem in which bronzeworkers were held by the Athenians. Series: Excavations of the Athenian Agora Picture Book. Num Pages: 32 pages, b/w figs. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 4. Weight in Grams: 68.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Publisher
- American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
- Number of pages
- 32
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Volume XX ed.
- SKU
- V9780876616246
- ISBN
- 9780876616246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.45
€ 9.45
Paperback. Series: Corinth Notes. Num Pages: 32 pages, 33ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 170 x 3. Weight in Grams: 62.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
- Edition
- Volume II
- Number of pages
- 32
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876616710
- ISBN
- 9780876616710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.33
€ 9.33
Hardback. In the "Introduction to the Phenomena", Geminos provided a clear view of Greek astronomy in the period between Hipparchos and Ptolemy. This book, an English translation of Geminos' work, is accompanied by an introduction and commentary that set Geminos' work in its historical, scientific, and philosophical context. Num Pages: 328 pages, 9 halftones. 38 line illus. 23 tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 169 x 243 x 30. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691123394
- ISBN
- 9780691123394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.78€ 63.08
€ 82.78
€ 63.08
Paperback. From the NEW HORIZONS series of pocket-sized information books, an introduction to the life and times of Pompeii as revealed by modern archaeology. With foldouts and double-page spreads. Translator(s): Palmer, Caroline. Series: New Horizons S. Num Pages: 216 pages, 180 illustrations, 110 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 1QSM; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 126 x 15. Weight in Grams: 360. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KOG0007751
- ISBN
- 9780500300114
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Classical Press of Wales United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 493
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905125531
- ISBN
- 9781905125531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.54
€ 28.54
Paperback. Offers satirical and bitter denunciation of the degeneracy of Roman society. This work draws forth a world of whores, fortune-tellers, boozy politicians, slick lawyers, shameless sycophants, ageing flirts and downtrodden teachers. It portraits of decadent aristocrats - male and female - and the jumped-up sons of newly-rich former slaves. Translator(s): Green, Peter. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ACD; 2ADL; DNF; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 236. Good copy with light shelf wear. Light nicks and creases, remains a good readable copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KCW0017533
- ISBN
- 9780140447040
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 15.99€ 11.12
€ 15.99
€ 11.12
Paperback. The Greeks were extraordinary not least because they evolved 'a totally new conception of what human life was for'. Describing that claim, this title explores the life, culture and history of classical Greece. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 190. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Light nicks, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0017535
- ISBN
- 9780140135213
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), who led the Macedonian army to victory in Egypt, Syria, Persia and India, was perhaps the most successful conqueror the world has ever seen. Yet although no other individual has attracted so much speculation across the centuries, Alexander himself remains an enigma. Translator(s): Yardley, John C. Num Pages: 352 pages, maps, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 254. Clean copy with slight shelf wear and sunning to cover and spine but remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKE0000396
- ISBN
- 9780140444124
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; VXWM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Red Wheel/Weiser United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578635917
- ISBN
- 9781578635917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.34
€ 19.99
€ 18.34
Paperback. Series: Modern Library Classics. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812966992
- ISBN
- 9780812966992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 14.75
€ 21.99
€ 14.75
Paperback. A contribution to understanding the development of urban culture and social stratification in the Near East. It illuminates the changes in scale, complexity and hierarchy which accompany the development of civilization and draws conclusions about the processes of social evolution in general. Num Pages: 416 pages, 65 line drawings, 20 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 1QSM; HBG; HBJD; HBJF1; HBLA; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415096591
- ISBN
- 9780415096591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.67
€ 55.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415465304
- ISBN
- 9780415465304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.79
€ 77.79
Paperback. This reference provides access to the 1200 years of Roman rule from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. The myriad topics covered include rulers; the legal and governmental system; architectural feats; and Roman religions. Each chapter includes a bibliography and site-specific photographs. Num Pages: 416 pages, numerous halftone and line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBG; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195123326
- ISBN
- 9780195123326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.12
€ 29.99
€ 21.12
Paperback. Canada and the British Empire traces the history of Canada within the wider context of British imperialism. Exploring themes such as migration, gender, imperial law, and aboriginal experiences, it sheds new light on the creation of Canada and the country's critical role in the evolution of the Empire. Editor(s): Buckner, Phillip A. Series: Oxford History of the British Empire Companion Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBG; HBLL; HBTB; HBTQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 22. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199563746
- ISBN
- 9780199563746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.22
€ 58.22