Empires & historical states
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Empires & historical states
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
€ 53.47
€ 53.47
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
€ 73.85
€ 73.85
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
Paperback. Immortalized through their exploits at the battle of Thermopylae under the legendary Leonidas, as well as countless other victories throughout the classical period, the Spartans were some of the best-trained, organized and most-feared warriors of the ancient world. This book covers various aspects of the Spartan warrior's life. Illustrator(s): Noon, Steve. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA1; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 169 x 5. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087001
- ISBN
- 9781849087001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.14
€ 19.99
€ 18.14
Paperback. Using Roman literary and legal sources, this text assesses Roman penal policy through an in-depth examination of six high-profile criminal cases, ranging from the Bacchanalian trials in 186 BC to the trials for treason and magic in the fourth century. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA1; JKVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415518437
- ISBN
- 9780415518437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.00
€ 66.00
Paperback. The understanding of the soul in the West has been profoundly shaped by Christianity. This book analyzes works by Homer, Herodotus, Euripides, Plato, and Aristotle to reveal how the ancient Greeks portrayed and understood what the author calls the fully human soul. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226004495
- ISBN
- 9780226004495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 24.94
€ 31.99
€ 24.94
Paperback. A Companion to Greek Religion covers all aspects of religion in the ancient Greek world from the archaic, through the classical, and into the hellenistic period. Each of the volume's 27 essays is written by an international expert and provides a survey of a particular area that reflects contemporary scholarship. Editor(s): Ogden, Daniel. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 520 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 31. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444334173
- ISBN
- 9781444334173
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.15
€ 55.15
Paperback. Features the original heroes of Greece as they battle the mythical creatures that have inspired imaginations for thousands of years, from the Minotaur to Cyclops. Written by a Homeric expert, this condensed retelling of the Greek legends brings these ancient bestsellers to a new generation of fans. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 5AH; YFA; YFJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 131 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571333509
- ISBN
- 9780571333509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.94
€ 8.94
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781416592815
- ISBN
- 9781416592815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 12.92
€ 20.99
€ 12.92
Hardback. Editor(s): Merrills, Andrew. Num Pages: 368 pages, Includes 20 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780754641452
- ISBN
- 9780754641452
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.82
€ 159.82
Paperback. Tells the story of the rise of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 to her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The author evokes every aspect of the 'great adventure', ranging from ships and botanical gardens to hill stations and sugar plantations, as she traces the impact of empire on places as diverse as Sierra Leone and Fiji. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 197 x 35. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571290697
- ISBN
- 9780571290697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 11.09
€ 17.99
€ 11.09
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 black and white illustrations and 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QDT; 1QRM; HBJD; KCLT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784538675
- ISBN
- 9781784538675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.91
€ 118.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 8pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HDDH; HRCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition, New of the House of the Messiah ed.
- SKU
- V9781591430278
- ISBN
- 9781591430278
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.18
€ 24.99
€ 23.18
Paperback. Recreates the British Empire at its dazzling climax - the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial strength, unity, and splendour. This book portrays a nation at the very height of its vigour and self-satisfaction, imposing on the rest of the world its traditions and tastes, its idealists and rascals. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 35. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571290710
- ISBN
- 9780571290710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.03
€ 17.99
€ 12.03
Hardback. In ancient Greece, from the 6th century, legislation was introduced which was aimed at the restriction of mourning of the dead, particularly women's laments. This book investigates the threat which such mourning posed to the society and the way in which the State attempted to subvert laments. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2ADS; 2AHA; HBTB; JFSJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415072496
- ISBN
- 9780415072496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.58
€ 166.58
Hardback. Looks at the role of sport as practiced in several important civilisations in the ancient world. This book explores how athletics had an importance that extended beyond physical prowess to include military associations, religious ritual, status, and politics. It also compares the significance of famous sporting figures in the ancient societies. Series: Praeger Series on the Ancient World. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBG; HBLA; HBTB; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275987398
- ISBN
- 9780275987398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 53.92
€ 54.99
€ 53.92
Hardback. Focuses on books that serve as general guides or handbooks to various aspects of life and culture. This title covers topics that range from warfare and politics, to crime and religion. Editor(s): Olson, Richard G. Series: Praeger Series on the Ancient World. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 169 x 26. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275989361
- ISBN
- 9780275989361
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.04
€ 62.04
Hardback. A French Artillery officer's colorful account of Napoleon's little-known expedition to Egypt in 1798. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBG; HBJH; HBLA; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 507.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313325120
- ISBN
- 9780313325120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.29
€ 78.29
Hardback. Excerpts from Confucius on government, recently found Qin laws written on bamboo strips, and contemporary historical accounts lend depth and immediacy to the work. Brief biographies of key rulers, rebels, and philosophers give readers a look at events through the eyes of participants. Series: Greenwood Guides to Historic Events of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 220 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QDA; HBJF; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313325885
- ISBN
- 9780313325885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 47.83
€ 48.99
€ 47.83
Paperback. Num Pages: 364 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 136 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780451206855
- ISBN
- 9780451206855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.71
€ 17.99
€ 15.71