The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the Roman Emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe... Zobraziť viac
The definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness... Zobraziť viac
Their names still echo down the ages: The Great Pyramid at Giza. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Temple of Artemis. The statue of Zeus at Olympia. The mausoleum of Halikarnassos... Zobraziť viac
'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, Falx explores the great cultural centre of Athens ... Zobraziť viac
During the golden age of the Roman Empire, five girls enjoy a modest childhood in their small Portuguese village. They race each other through lemon orchards and pick fresh fruit for the commander who overlooks his people from a large house on the hill... Zobraziť viac
Shows how archaeological discoveries of recent decades have widened and enriched our perception of the political and cultural history of China in the classical era (in particular 323 BCE–316 CE) and reflects the very newest scholarship by a team of... Zobraziť viac
Major survey of the history and culture of Roman Britain. Brings together specialists to provide an overview of recent debates about this period. Zobraziť viac
This richly illustrated book is a comprehensive study of visual humour in ancient Greece, with special emphasis on works created in Athens and Boeotia. Alexandre G. Mitchell brings an interdisciplinary approach to this topic, combining theories and... Zobraziť viac
Henry John Roby (1830–1915) was a Cambridge-educated classicist specialising in Roman Law. First published in 1884, this volume discusses the historical and legal context of Justinian's Digesta and provides the Latin text of De Usufructu (one of the... Zobraziť viac
The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. Few history books since can compare for sheer drama with... Zobraziť viac
What was crime in ancient Rome? Was it defined by law or social attitudes? How did damage to the individual differ from offences against the community as a whole? This book explores competing legal and extra-legal discourses in a number of areas,... Zobraziť viac
The Handbook contains eighty-nine articles by leading experts on all significant aspects of the diverse and fast-growing field of Byzantine Studies, which deals with the history and culture of the Byzantine Empire, the eastern half of the Late Roman... Zobraziť viac
Taschen; Taschen 25th anniversary ed edition (28 Oct 2005): What do we really know about our ancestors? Not about the rulers... Zobraziť viac
New, expanded edition: the world´s best full-colour travel guides just got better. This volume in the award-winning... Zobraziť viac
At its height in 660 BCE, the kingdom of Assyria stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. It was the first empire the world had ever seen... Zobraziť viac
The works assembled in this volume complement the article written on the battle of Lechaeum by Andreas Konecy in Chrion 31 (2001), which is here translated into English by Brian Bertosa... Zobraziť viac
A definitive new history of the origins, evolution, and scope of the ancient Greek city-stateThe Greek polis, or city-state, was a resilient and adaptable political institution founded on the principles of citizenship, freedom, and equality. Emerging... Zobraziť viac
This major study deals with the collapse of the pan-European Carolingian empire in 888, as seen through the reign of its last ruler Charles the Fat. It argues against traditionally pessimistic views of this important period, offering alternative... Zobraziť viac
This book presents a wide range of documents illustrating religious life in the Roman world from the early Republic to the late Empire. Zobraziť viac
The 57 documents in this sourcebook introduce readers to many of the major topics of Roman history, from the period of the Twelve Tables (c.451 BC) to the later Roman empire. Each of the selections has been chosen for its historical significance and... Zobraziť viac
