Ancient History & Archaeology

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis comprehensive historical work chronicles a monumental span of human civilization, tracing developments from the ancient Egyptian pharaohs through to...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slipcase included. This authoritative volume, Rome The Late Empire: Roman Art Ad 200-400, chronicles the profound...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis authoritative historical account, The Making Of The Past: Prehistoric Europe, chronicles the foundational eras of the continent, presenting a...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsArchaeological history comes alive in this compelling account, which meticulously details the groundbreaking excavations conducted at Cadbury Castle between 1966...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerTreasures Of Ancient Greece presents a magnificent visual and historical journey through the enduring legacy of Hellenic civilization. This compelling...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account, The World Of Pompeii, chronicles the vibrant daily life and tragic demise of the ancient Roman...

From 1200 BCE to 900 CE, the world witnessed the rise of powerful new states and empires, as well as networks of cross-cultural exchange and conquest. Considering the formation and...

This is a full new edition of the Latin papyri from Dura Europos, which provide a wealth of material for several branches of Classical scholarship. They are a priceless source...

Once part of a large culture of stone circles, Stonehenge--built around 3000 B.C. and developed over the next 1,500 years--is the most famous. The remains of a once-wealthy and evidently...

The first complete English translation of a controversial Renaissance debate centering moral questions on power and leadership. Poggio Bracciolini was a prominent scholar-official of the early Renaissance and a leading...

Volume 1 of the Cambridge World History is an introduction to both the discipline of world history and the earliest phases of world history up to 10,000 BCE. In Part...

A compelling history of the Ptolemies, the decline of Egypt, and the rising power of the Roman Empire The Ptolemaic era, Egypt's last and one of its longest dynasties, was...

A lively new biography of Tutankhamun-published for the hundredth anniversary of his tomb's modern discovery The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 sparked imaginations across the globe. While Howard Carter...

Amongst the Ruins explores the loss of ancient civilisations, the collapse of ruling elites and the disappearance of more recent communities and their local traditions. Some of these are now...

The life, dramatic reign, and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great, with lessons for the present, from internationally acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson Ramesses II ruled the Nile Valley...

Thomas R. Martin recounts the unmatched political and military career of Phocion of Athens, and his tragic downfall "Elegant and enlightening."-Dominic Green, Wall Street Journal Phocion (402-318 BCE) won Athens's...

A biography of Vergil, Rome's greatest poet, by the acclaimed translator of the Aeneid The Aeneid stands as a towering work of Classical Roman literature and a gripping dramatization of...

The first full-scale history of Theoderic and the Goths in more than seventy-five years, tracing the transformation of a divided kingdom into a great power In the year 493, the...

The book titled The Maldive Mystery by the author Thor Heyerdahl. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis academic text instructs readers on the fundamental principles of anthropology as they apply directly to archaeological research....

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical novel reimagines one of history's most infamous betrayals, presenting a vibrant narrative that challenges...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis profound poetic journey, Hermetic Definition, presents a lyrical exploration into the depths of self and spirit. The work uncovers...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerStanley M. Burstein presents a meticulous scholarly edition of Agatharchides of Cnidus's seminal work, On The Erythraean Sea. This authoritative...

Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsAgatha Christie's Death Comes As The End transports readers to ancient Egypt, where a seemingly peaceful household is shattered by a...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Deckled edge, light age tanning throughout text blockA sweeping historical novel, A Pillar Of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account, Dark History Of The Bible: The Sins, The Temptation, The Betrayal,...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling work chronicles the fascinating journey of early humanity, presenting a comprehensive archaeological account of our ancestors' development. It...

Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis book explores the rich tapestry of Australian Aboriginal myths through stunning paintings, providing insights into the cultural significance...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: Good Markings: No markingsIii The Treasures Of The Olympic Games presents a magnificent visual and historical account of the most iconic artifacts and moments...

Edition: 1st uk ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsSummer Of The Dragon presents a captivating mystery that unfolds during a seemingly idyllic season. This engaging...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account, Out Of The Fiery Furnace: The Impact Of Metals On The History Of Mankind, chronicles the...

The book titled British Bombers of World War I in Action by the author Peter G Cooksley. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this...

Just what is behind the building of thee pyramids: space ships, ley lines and all the other stories - are they fact or fiction? The Old Kingdom pharaohs believed that...

Unraveling the many mysteries surrounding the murder of Julius Caesar The assassination of Julius Caesar is one of the most notorious murders in history. Two thousand years after it occurred,...

Pompey, Caesar, Cicero, Brutus, Antony: the names resonate across thousands of years. Major figures in the civil wars that brutally ended the Roman republic, their lives still haunt us as...

Author: -Binding: HardbackPublisher: The Ancient Monuments Society, 1958-1972Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Volume 6-8;...

Author: Pearl S. BuckBinding: HardbackPublisher: Readers Book Club, 1957Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some wear &...

Author: J.R PerkinsBinding: HardbackPublisher: Peter Huston, 1946Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards in good condition, light bumping to corners, binding sound.Antioch Acheus presents...

Author: Peter QuennellBinding: HardbackPublisher: NEWSWEEK, 1981Edition: 8th impr.Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis historical account The Colosseum chronicles the monumental construction and enduring legacy of...

Author: M. Aylwin Cotton And Guy P. R. MetrauxBinding: HardbackPublisher: The British School at Rome and The Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust...

Author: E. Marianne SternBinding: HardbackPublisher: Hatje Cantz Publishers, 2001Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis authoritative volume presents a comprehensive study of ancient glass, focusing on...

In 27 BC, after the tumultuous period of civil war that followed the assassination of Julius Caesar, Octavian was proclaimed emperor by the Roman Senate and given the title 'Augustus'....

The luxury of the ancient world is legendary, but the Athenian reputation is sober because this wealthy, successful city-state spent all its money on the conspicuous consumption of ephemeral things....

Author: Ernle BradfordBinding: HardbackPublisher: Allen Lane, 1974Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: some wear to dust jacket; whiteout marks on first page; spine tanned;...

'A book of ideas [...] Strathern ably guides us through these moments of glory.' -- The Times *** Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate...

The ship was almost instantly in flames . . . Some jumped overboard immediately, and all was in indescribable confusion. The masts began to fall one after another, and it...