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Ancient Rome: Monuments Past and Present

The Monuments Past and Present series explores the ancient regions of Rome Greece and Pompeii with an eye toward contrasting what they were with what they are today. Important monuments and districts are presented with overlays that clearly depict how... more

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Greece - History 3rd Grade Children s History Books (Paperback)

Despite being hundreds of years ago the events in Ancient Greece have set to motion different beliefs values and practices that societies today still take advantage of. Appreciation of the past will pave the way for a deep understanding of the present... more

Loeb Classical Library: Orations Volume III: Orations 21-26: Against Meidias. Against Androtion. Against Aristocrates. Against Timocrates. Against Aristogeiton (Hardcover)

The preeminent orator of ancient Athens. Demosthenes (384-322 BC) orator at Athens was a pleader in law courts who later became also a statesman champion of the past greatness of his city and the present resistance of Greece to Philip of Macedon s rise... more

Monuments Past & Present: Ancient Sicily : Monuments Past and Present (Paperback)

9788881621477. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 72. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 72 p. Contains: Illustrations. Monuments Past & Present. This new book in the popular Monuments Past and Present series explores historic... more

Pre-Owned Ancient Greek War and Weapons People in the Past Series-Greece Paperback Haydn Middleton

Why were ancient Greek armies so successful? What weapons did they use? How were ancient Greek soldiers trained? Who did the ancient Greeks fight in their wars? How were Spartan soldiers different from Athenian soldiers? Ancient Greek War and Weapons... more

Pre-Owned The Corrupt Society : From Ancient Greece to Present-Day America 9780275510206

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining... more

Narrative of an excursion from Corfu to Smyrna : comprising a progress through Albania and the north of Greece : with some account of Athens descriptive of the ancient and present state of that city

Select Your Preferred Color at No Additional Cost! Explore More Options by Clicking on More Images and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio�... more

Pre-Owned Beacon on the Rock: A Dramatic History of Lighthouses from Ancient Greece to the Present (Hardcover 9780764153495) by Dr. Peter Williams

9780764153495. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 192. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations. Barron s Education Series. A chronicle of lighthouses and the lives and histories of... more

Pre-Owned Ancient Rome: Monuments Past and Present (Paperback) 8881620308 9788881620302

9788881620302. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 72. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 72 p. Contains: Illustrations. Monuments Past and Present. Beginning with the Colosseum the symbol of The Eternal City this... more

Java: past & present a description of the most beautiful country in the world its ancient history people antiquities and products Volume 1 (1915) [Leatherbound]

Leatherbound edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1915 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations Index if any are... more

Digging Politics: The Ancient Past and Contested Present in East-Central Europe (Hardcover)

Digging Politics explores uses of the ancient past in east-central Europe spanning the fascist communist and post-communist period. Contributions range from East Germany to Poland to Romania to the Balkans. The volume addresses two central questions:... more

Java: past & present a description of the most beautiful country in the world its ancient history people antiquities and products Volume 2 (1915) [Leatherbound]

Leatherbound edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1915 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations Index if any are... more

Castine past and present; the ancient settlement of Pentagöet and the modern town 1896

{Size: 13.34 x 21.59 cms} Lang: - English Pages 212. Reprinted in 2023 with the help of original edition published long back [1896]. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover... more

Pre-Owned Origins of Democracy in Ancient Greece (Paperback 9780520258099) by Kurt A Raaflaub Josiah Ober Robert Wallace

9780520258099. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 256. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white. This book presents a state-of-the-art debate about the origins of Athenian... more

Pre-Owned Ancient Greece: A Political Social and Cultural History (Paperback 9780190686918) by Sarah B Pomeroy Stanley M Burstein Walter Donlan

9780190686918. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. 4th ed. Language: English. Pages: 608. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 608 p. Contains: Illustrations. Revised and updated throughout the fourth edition of Ancient Greece presents the... more

Popular Antiquities of Great Britain Comprising Notices of the Moveable and Immoveable Feasts Customs Superstitions and Amusements Past and Present; Volume 2 (Paperback)

This fascinating work explores the customs and traditions of Great Britain from ancient pagan rituals to modern festivals. With an eye for detail and a deep appreciation of the richness and diversity of British culture John Brand offers a window into a... more

About Mexico : Past And Present (Hardcover)

Written in the early 20th century this comprehensive guide to Mexico offers a fascinating glimpse into the country s rich history and culture. Johnson covers everything from ancient civilizations to modern political movements providing readers with a... more

Naples Past and Present (Hardcover)

Methuen and Co. s guide to Naples offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the city s history art and culture. From ancient ruins to contemporary art this book is the perfect travel companion for anyone visiting this iconic Italian city. This work... more

Yorkshire Past and Present: A History and A Description of the Three Ridings of the Great County of York From the Earliest Ages to the Year 1870; With an Account of its Manufactures Commerce and C

This classic work of English history and geography is a must-read for anyone interested in the county of York and its rich cultural heritage. Featuring detailed descriptions of its landscapes people and industries as well as its history from ancient... more

Southeast Asia: Past and Present (Paperback)

Southeast Asia: Past and Present offers a balanced and readable account of the region from ancient to modern times covering traditional history as well as current events. D. R. SarDesai achieves a delicate balance exploring the importance of the period... more

Pre-Owned Southeast Asia : Past and Present 9780813348377 Used

Southeast Asia: Past and Present offers a balanced and readable account of the region from ancient to modern times covering traditional history as well as current events. D. R. SarDesai avoids over-emphasizing the importance of the period of European... more

Gay Warriors: A Documentary History from the Ancient World to the Present (Hardcover)

In Ancient Greece and Rome in Crusader campaigns and pirate adventures same-sex romances were a common and condoned part of military culture. From the Peloponnesian War to the Gulf War from Achelleus to Lawrence of Arabia gays and lesbians have played... more

Ancient World: Comparative Histories: Thinking Recording and Writing History in the Ancient World (Hardcover)

Thinking Recording and Writing History in the Ancient World presents a cross-cultural comparison of the ways in which ancient civilizations thought about the past and recorded their own histories. Written by an international group of scholars working... more

Pre-Owned Modern Greece : What Everyone Needs to Know® 9780199948796

Modern Greece is the go-to resource for understanding both the present turmoil and the deeper past that has brought the country to where it is now CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the... more

Models from the Past in Roman Culture: A World of Exempla (Paperback)

Historical examples played a key role in ancient Roman culture and Matthew B. Roller s book presents a coherent model for understanding the rhetorical moral and historiographical operations of Roman exemplarity. It examines the process of observing... more

Pre-Owned Greece & Rome Birth of Western (Hardcover) 051761636X 9780517616369

A three-volume reference work of 97 original essays on the people customs government religion and arts of the ancient world from 2000 B.C. to the fall of Rome in A.D.476. Structured to present a comparative rather than chronological study of Greek and... more

Cities of the Ancient World: Palmyra: A History (Hardcover)

Palmyra: A History examines Palmyra the city in the Syrian oasis of Tadmur from its beginnings in the Bronze Age through the classical period and its discovery and excavation to the present day. It aims at reconstructing Palmyra s past from literary... more

Antisemitism: An Ancient Hatred in the Age of Identity Politics (Paperback)

What is Antisemitism? This startling exploration of the past and present of antisemitism starts with the surprisingly complex basics: what is a Jew? what is antisemitism? why does it happen? Author Philip Slayton looks at the very different experiences... more

Philip and Alexander of Macedon : Two Essays in Biography; Volume 2 (Paperback)

David George Hogarth one of the leading authorities on ancient history and archaeology presents two seminal essays exploring the lives and legacies of two of ancient Greece s most iconic figures father and son Philip II and Alexander the Great. Drawing... more

From Melos to My Lai: A Study in Violence Culture and Social Survival (Paperback)

From Melos to My Lai presents an erudite provocative and moving analysis of the accounts of violence in the literature and history of ancient Greece and in the film literature and veterans accounts of the Vietnam War. This comparative investigation... more

Routledge Histories The Routledge History of Slavery (Paperback)

The Routledge History of Slavery is a landmark publication that provides an overview of the main themes surrounding the history of slavery from ancient Greece to the present day. Taking stock of the field of Slave Studies the book explores the major... more

Pre-Owned National Geographic The Greeks: An Illustrated History (Hardcover 9781426216701) by Diane Harris Cline

9781426216701. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Hard cover. Language: English. On the culture that brought us democracy the Olympics Socrates and Alexander the Great this lavishly illustrated reference about ancient Greece presents the amazing history... more

Pre-Owned Roadside History of New Mexico 9780878422425

Today s highways follow the ancient trails of yesteryear giving readers an appreciation of the past while they travel in the present. New Mexico s heritage spans more than four and a half centuries. more

The Influence of Pan Africanism on Africa s International Relations 1945-1965 (Paperback)

As a philosophy Pan Africanism represents the historical cultural spiritual scientific and philosophical legacies of Africans from past times to the present. It is a system that traces its history from ancient period and promotes values that are the... more

All the Knowledge in the World: The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopedia (Paperback)

From the deliriously clever (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type comes the wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia from Ancient Greece to the present day. New York Times Book Review Editors Choice A... more

All the Knowledge in the World: The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

From the deliriously clever (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type comes the wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia from Ancient Greece to the present day. New York Times Book Review Editors Choice A... more

The History & Antiquities of the Hundred of Compton Berks (Paperback)

This comprehensive guide offers a detailed look into the history and culture of the Compton region in Berkshire County. From ancient ruins to modern landmarks the author paints a vivid picture of the area s diverse past and present. This work has been... more

The History Of India; Volume 1 (Paperback)

This book is a comprehensive history of India covering its rich and complex past from ancient times to the present day. Elphinstone weaves together a narrative that explores the country s diverse cultures religions and political systems as well as its... more