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Rise of the Roman Empire (79 Edition)
by Obye Polybius  Synopsis In writing his account of the relentless growth of the Roman Empire, the Greek statesman Polybius set out to help his fellow-countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. This text presents a translation of his work....
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Slave Systems: Ancient and Modern
by Enrico (edt) Dal Lago Publisher Comments Ground-breaking edited collection charting the rise and fall of forms of unfree labour in the ancient Mediterranean and in the modern Atlantic, employing the methodology of comparative history. The eleven chapters in the book deal with conceptual issues...
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A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society, and Culture
by Sarah Pomeroy Publisher Comments This book reestablishes the importance of religion in the historical assessment of the Glorious Revolution and its consequences. The distinguished scholars who contributed to this volume explore a variety of themes, including the nature of religious...
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Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts: How the Ancients Inspired the Founding Fathers
by Carl J. Richard Synopsis This lively and engaging book is the only popular work to explore the profound impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on the founding fathers. Recounting the stirring stories the founders encountered in their favorite histories of Greece and Rome, renowned...
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Histories (98 Edition)
by Herodotus Publisher Comments "The father of history," as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Compelled by his desire to "prevent the...
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Greek Way (93 Edition)
by Edith Hamilton Synopsis The aim of this work is not a history of events but an account of the achievement and spirit of Greece. Edith Hamilton is also the author of "The Roman Way"....
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Prehistoric Europe (Oxford Illustrated Histories)
by Barry Cunliffe Publisher Comments When a melting Swiss glacier recently revealed the body of a hunter millennia old, the world sat up and took notice. Here, in his well-preserved arrows, tools, and leather garments (not to mention his own remains) was a rare glimpse of life in...
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Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter
by Thomas Cahill Synopsis In the fourth volume of the acclaimed Hinges of History series, Thomas Cahill brings his characteristic wit and style to a fascinating tour of ancient Greece....
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The Jewish War: Revised Edition (Penguin Classics)
by Flavius Josephus Synopsis It took seven years and several Roman legions to suppress the Jewish rebellion of 66 AD. This text describes the events....
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Greece
by Stefania Ratto Synopsis This gorgeously illustrated, compact volume considers the entire civilization of ancient Greece, including Magna Graecia's colonial expansion. In color photographs and text, the book offers views of virtually all aspects of ancient Greek life, from the...
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The Rise and Fall of Athens: Nine Greek Lives
by Plutarch And Scott Kilv Publisher Comments Nine Greek biographies illustrate the rise and fall of Athens, from the legendary days of Theseus, the city's founder, through Solon, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, and Alcibiades, to the razing of its walls by Lysander....
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Egyptian Book of the Dead (94 Edition)
by Raymond Faulkner Publisher Comments For millennia, the culture and philosophy of the ancient Egyptians have fascinated artists, historians, and spiritual seekers throughout the world. Now, with this deluxe edition, the legendary 3,500-year-old Papyrus of Ani--the most beautiful of the...
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The Collapse of Complex Societies
by Joseph Tainter Publisher Comments Dr Tainter describes nearly two dozen cases of collapse and reviews more than 2000 years of explanations. He then develops a new and far-reaching theory....
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Penguin History Atlas of Ancient Rome (95 Edition)
by Chris Scarre Synopsis This atlas traces the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. It examines its provinces and cities, its trade and economy, its armies and frontier defences, and follows its foreign wars and internecine struggles. The transformation of Ancient Rome into a...
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History of the Later Roman Empire Volume 1
by John B Bury Publisher Comments Volume 1 of classic history. One of the world's foremost historians chronicles the major forces and events in the history of the Western and Byzantine Empires from the death of Theodosius (A.D. 395) to the death of Justinian (A.D. 565)....
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Discoveries: Aztecs (Discoveries)
by Serge Gruzinski Synopsis The Aztecs were noted for their impressive architecture, majestic sculpture, luxurious clothing, and fine goldworking--but they also practiced human sacrifice. The seemingly contradictory aspects of this fascinating culture are examined here, from its...
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Sailing From Byzantium: How a Lost Empire Shaped the World (06 Edition)
by Wells Publisher Comments A gripping intellectual adventure story, Sailing from Byzantium sweeps you from the deserts of Arabia to the dark forests of northern Russia, from the colorful towns of Renaissance Italy to the final moments of a millennial city under siege…...
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Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens : Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (00 - Old Edition)
by Simon Martin Synopsis Behind immense, ruined cities, and abandoned artworks deep in the rainforests of Central America lie the turbulent stories of the Maya monarchy. This text examines 11 of the most important Maya kingdoms, and provides biographical accounts of the 152...
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The Ancient Celts
by Barry Cunliffe Synopsis The Celtic "barbarians from the north" were feared for their ferocity in battle, and admired for their skill in crafts. Exploring the archaeological reality of the Iron Age Celts, this study traces the emergence of chiefdoms, patterns of expansion and...
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Conversations of Socrates (Penguin Classics)
by Xenophon And Tredennick Synopsis An expanded reissue of Hugh Tredennick's translation of "Xenophon: Memoirs of Socrates/Symposion". The question "Who was Socrates?" is addressed, taking account of the different extant literary portrayals of Socrates by writers other than Plato....
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