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Language and Literacy in Roman Judaea: A Study of the Bar Kokhba
This comprehensive exploration of language and literacy in the multi-lingual environment of Roman Palestine (c. 63 B.C.E. to 136 C.E.) is based on Michael Wise's extensive study of 145 Hebrew,...
On Ancient Warfare
Richard Gabriel has been studying and writing about ancient warfare for nearly half a century. He has written fifty-five books on the subject (before this one) and over three hundred...
The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early
The Berlin Painter was the name given by British classicist and art historian Sir John Beazley to an otherwise anonymous Athenian red-figure vase-painter. The artist's long career extended from about...
Women at War in the Classical World
Paul Chrystal has written the first full length study of women and warfare in the Graeco Roman world. Although the conduct of war was generally monopolised by men, there were...
Roman Conquests: Macedonia and Greece
In the late 3rd century BC, while Rome struggled for her very survival against the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War, Philip V of Macedon allied with Hannibal in pursuit...
Rethinking Roman Alliance: A Study in Poetics and Society
In this book, Bill Gladhill studies one of the most versatile concepts in Roman society, the ritual event that concluded an alliance, a foedus (ritual alliance). Foedus signifies the bonds...
Warlords of Republican Rome
The war between Caesar and Pompey was one of the defining moments in Roman history. The clash between these great generals gripped the attention of their contemporaries and it has...
Spartan Supremacy 412-371 BC
Sparta was a small city which consistently punched above its weight in the affairs of classical Greece, happily meddling in the affairs of the other cities. For two centuries her...
Two Deaths at Amphipolis
Cleonvs Brasidas in the Peloponnesian War This original book looks in detail at arguably the two most significant characters on either side in the middle years of the great Peloponnesian...
Warfare in Northern Europe Before the Romans: Evidence from
Julie Wileman challenges the traditional view of the barbaric fighting which went on prior to the Roman occupation of Northern Europe as she uncovers the true nature of warfare before...
Madness of Alexander ther Great: And the Myths of Military Genius
Over the years, some 20,000 books and articles have been written about Alexander the Great, the vast majority hailing him as possibly the greatest general that ever lived. Richard A....
Temple of the World: Sanctuaries, Cults, and Mysteries of Ancient
Despite the prominence of ancient temples in the landscape of Egypt, books about them are surprisingly rare. This new and essential publication from a prominent Czech scholar answers the need...
Rome and the Enemy: Imperial Strategy in the Principate
How did the Romans build and maintain one of the most powerful and stable empires in the history of the world? This book draws on the literature, especially the historiography,...
Lucius Verus and the Roman Defence of the East
Lucius Verus is one of the least regarded Roman emperors, despite the fact that he was co-ruler with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius for nine years until his untimely death....
The Search for Atlantis: A History of Plato's Ideal State
A vivid exploration of the legend of Atlantis and its enduring influence on Western culture--from its origins in antiquity to the modern era. The Atlantis story remains one of the...
The Spartans: The World of the Warrior-Heroes of Ancient Greece
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The Spartans were a society of warrior-heroes who were the living exemplars of such core values as duty, discipline, self-sacrifice, and extreme toughness. This book, written by one of the...
Thucydides: The Reinvention of History
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The grandeur and power of Thucydides' The Peloponnesian War have enthralled readers, historians, and statesmen alike for two and a half millennia, and the work and its author have had...
Ramesses the Great:Warrior and Builder: Warrior and Builder
During his long reign (1279-1213 BC), Ramesses II left his mark on ancient Egypt, bringing prosperity, justice and order in a golden age during which cultural life thrived. As a...
The Bronze Age in Europe: Gods, Heroes and Treasures
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Civilisations: How Do We Look / The Eye of Faith
'The reigning Queen of Classics' Spectator'Mary Beard is the best in the business' Dan Snow'Excellent' Guardian'Enthralling' Sunday TimesBritain's most famous classicist asks: what are civilisations?Central to this huge question are...
Populus: Living and Dying in the Wealth, Smoke and Din of Ancient Rome
A Time Travellers Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of the ancient worldLiving in ancient Rome was superbly and vividly recorded by Rome's historians, philosophers,...
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
From SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING author Bettany Hughes'A wondrous wonderful achievement' Stephen Fry 'Fascinating' Observer 'Thrilling' GuardianTheir names still echo down the ages: The Great Pyramid at Giza. The Hanging Gardens...
Life in a Roman Villa
When the Romans came to Britain in AD 43, they brought a new style of domestic life, one that better-off Britons soon copied. This informative guide looks at how villas...
The Lost Meaning of Classical Architecture: Speculations on Ornament from Vitruvius to Venturi
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Author: George L. HerseyBinding: SoftbackPublished: MIT Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the significance of ornament in classical architecture, tracing its evolution from the...
Understand Roman Civilization: Teach Yourself
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Ancient Turkey: A Captivating Guide to Göbekli Tepe and the Ancient Civilizations of Anatolia and Eastern Thrace
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Author: Captivating HistoryBinding: SoftbackPublished: Captivating History, 2022Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the fascinating history of ancient Turkey, focusing on the remarkable...
Wonders of the Past (Two-Volume Set)
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Author: Sir J. A. HammertonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Amalgamated Press, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsExplore the ancient world with this illustrated two-volume collector's edition of 'Wonders of...
Ancient Chinese Warfare
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The Celts - Search for a Civilisation
Alice Roberts goes in search of the Celts and their treasures in a narrative history to accompanying a new BBC series. We know a lot about the Roman Empire. The...
Enemy of Rome
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Author: Leonard CottrellBinding: HardbackPublished: Evans Brothers Limited, 1960, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsEnemy of Rome is a historical novel that immerses readers in...
Quinkan Country Adventures in Search of Aboriginal Cave Paintings in Cape York
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Author: P. J. TreziseBinding: HardbackPublished: A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1969Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal cave paintings in Cape...
Ancient Macedonia (Bilingual edition: English and Greek)
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Author: Lucy BraggiottiBinding: SoftbackPublished: Greek Ministry of Culture, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAncient Macedonia explores the history and culture of Macedonia, focusing on its significance...
Alpha to Omega Studies in Honor of George John Szemler on his Sixty-Fifth Birthday
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Author: W. J. CherfBinding: SoftbackPublished: Ares Publishing, 1993Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of studies honoring George John Szemler, featuring contributions from...
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
From SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING author Bettany Hughes'A wondrous wonderful achievement' Stephen Fry 'Fascinating' Observer 'Thrilling' GuardianTheir names still echo down the ages: The Great Pyramid at Giza. The Hanging Gardens...
Why Homer Matters: A History
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Human Origins: A Short History
Humans are the dominant species on the planet. But how did we get here? Human Origins takes the reader on a fascinating 7-million-year journey from our earliest primordial ape-like roots...
The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in
How rhetoric-the art of persuasion-can help us navigate an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political acrimonyThe discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand...
Atlas of the Greek World
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The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in
How rhetoric-the art of persuasion-can help us navigate an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political acrimonyThe discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand...
The Missing Thread: A New History of the Ancient World Through the
'A brilliant concept, executed with enviable elegance' Lucy Worsley'A gem of a book. Thanks to Daisy Dunn's elegant and lively retelling of history, the women of the ancient world are...
Gods, Rites, Rituals and Religion of Ancient Egypt
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Cairo Museum
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The Cleopatras: Discover the powerful story of the seven queens of
'A thrilling biography, filled with the imperial ambitions and merciless intrigues' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORECleopatra: lover, seductress, and Egypt's greatest queen.A woman more myth than history, immortalized in poetry, drama, music,...
Ancient Egyptian Statues: Their Many Lives and Deaths
A fascinating, richly illustrated study of the role and significance of ancient statues in Egyptian history and beliefWhy do ancient Egyptian statues so often have their noses, hands, or genitals...
Description of Egypt: Notes and Views in Egypt and Nubia
The great nineteenth-century British traveler Edward William Lane (1801-76) was the author of a number of highly influential works: An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians...
Temple of the World: Sanctuaries, Cults, and Mysteries of Ancient
Despite the prominence of ancient temples in the landscape of Egypt, books about them are surprisingly rare. This new and essential publication from a prominent Czech scholar answers the need...
Wonderful Things: A History of Egyptology 2: The Golden Age: 1881-1914
"A well written, informed, and at times exciting account" (Choice) of the field of Egyptology, part two of Thompson's bestselling monumental history, new in paperback The discovery of ancient Egypt...
A Grand Tour of the Roman Empire by Marcus Sidonius Falx
'Toner again spins a tale that is enjoyable and informative.' - The TimesTour the Roman Empire at its height with Marcus Sidonius Falx and his amanuensis, Dr Jerry Toner.Travelling east,...