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Roman Mail and Scale Armour by M.C. Bishop
RRP: £14.99£10.95Fully illustrated, this study investigates the origins, evolution and use of the mail and scale armour worn by the soldiers and gladiators of Imperial Rome. Less glamorous than the Roman Army's instantly recognizable plate armour but much more... -
Minds on Stage: Greek Tragedy and Cognition by Felix Budelmann 9780192888938
RRP: £83.00£75.34Greek tragedy parades, tests, stimulates, and upends human cognition. Characters plot deception, try to fathom elusive gods, and fail to recognise loved ones. Spectators observe the characters' cognitive limitations and contemplate their own, grapple... -
Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Rome by L J Trafford
RRP: £15.99£11.61From Emperors and empresses, poets and prostitutes, slaves and plebs, Ancient Rome was a wealth of different experiences and expectations. None more so than around the subject of sex and sexuality. The image of Ancient Rome that has come down to us is... -
The Greek Way by Edith Hamilton 9780393354447
RRP: £12.99£11.46A perennial favourite, Edith Hamilton's best-selling The Greek Way captures with "Homeric power and simplicity" (The New York Times) the spirit of the golden age of Greece in the fifth century BC, the time of its highest achievements. She explores the... -
Rome and Its Empire, AD 193-284 by Olivier Hekster
RRP: £29.99£27.26This was a time of civil war, anarchy, intrigue, and assassination. Between 193 and 284 the Roman Empire knew more than twenty-five emperors, and an equal number of usurpers. All of them had some measure of success, several of them often ruling different... -
Agrippina: The Most Extraordinary Woman of the Roman World by Emma Southon
RRP: £16.95£11.41Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643136103Author Emma SouthonFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Pegasus BooksPublisher Pegasus BooksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm *... -
Trials from Classical Athens by Christopher Carey
RRP: £39.99£35.06The ancient Athenian legal system is both excitingly familiar and disturbingly alien to the modern reader. It functions within a democracy which shares many of our core values but operates in a disconcertingly different way. Trials from Classical Athens... -
Essays: The Philosophy Classic by Michel De Montaigne 9780857089335
RRP: £10.99£7.80An essential companion to the most relevant works of Michel de Montaigne Essays: The Philosophy Classic delivers a carefully curated collection of thought-provoking works by sixteenth-century thinker Michel De Montaigne. Exploring topics as diverse as... -
The Republic and The Laws by Cicero
RRP: £7.99£5.93`However one defines Man, the same definition applies to us all. This is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind.' (Laws l.29-30) Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just... -
Death in Ancient Rome: A Sourcebook by Valerie Hope
RRP: £37.99£33.38Presenting a wide range of relevant, translated texts on death, burial and commemoration in the Roman world,this book is organized thematically and supported by discussion of recent scholarship. The breadth of material included ensures that this... -
The Origin of Sin: Greece and Rome, Early Judaism and Christianity by David Konstan
RRP: £21.99£19.28Where did the idea of sin arise from? In this meticulously argued book, David Konstan takes a close look at classical Greek and Roman texts, as well as the Bible and early Judaic and Christian writings, and argues that the fundamental idea of "sin" arose... -
Alexander the Great by Philip Freeman
RRP: £11.99£7.59Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon) was one of history's great generals, a man studied by Caesar and Napoleon, among hundreds of others. He was born to the king of Macedon and educated by Aristotle, whose inquiring mind Alexander appreciated... -
Myths, Monsters and Mayhem in Ancient Greece by James Davies
RRP: £14.99£12.05The Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told.This striking comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods - containing six tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.Journey down to the... -
Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 by Plutarch
RRP: £16.99£11.54Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375756771Author PlutarchFormat PaperbackPage Count 752Imprint Modern Library IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 203mm *... -
Ancient Egyptian Warfare: Tactics, Weapons and Ideology of the Pharaohs by Ian Shaw
RRP: £9.99£6.41A concise introduction to Ancient Egyptian warfare from the Neolithic period through to the Iron Age, covering everything from battle tactics to weaponry and battle injuries. The excellent preservation of Egyptian artefacts including bows, axes and... -
An Introduction to the Ancient World by Lukas de Blois
RRP: £36.99£32.93An Introduction to the Ancient World offers a thorough survey of the history of the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome. Covering the social, political, economic and cultural processes that have influenced later western and Near Eastern civilisations,... -
A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw
RRP: £12.99£5.63The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales,... -
OCR Ancient History GCSE Component 1: Greece and Persia by Sam Baddeley
RRP: £14.99£13.94This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for GCSE Ancient History (first teaching September 2017). It covers the whole of Component 1, both the compulsory Period Study and the three optional Depth Studies: Period Study: The... -
The Roman Army: The Greatest War Machine of the Ancient World by Chris McNab
RRP: £20.00£17.43The image of the Roman legionary is as familiar today as it was to the citizens - and enemies - of the vast Roman Empire two thousand years ago. This book goes beyond the stereotypes found in popular culture to examine the Roman Army from the first armed... -
OCR Ancient History GCSE Component 2: Rome by Paul Fowler
RRP: £14.99£13.94This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for GCSE Ancient History (first teaching September 2017). It covers the whole of Component 2, both the compulsory longer Period Study and the three optional Depth Studies: Longer Period... -
The Athenian Empire: Using Coins as Sources by Lisa Kallet
RRP: £19.99£17.61Coinage played a central role in the history of the Athenian naval empire of the fifth century BC. It made possible the rise of the empire itself, which was financed through tribute in coinage collected annually from the empire's approximately 200... -
Tutankhamun's Trumpet: The Story of Ancient Egypt in 100 Objects by Toby Wilkinson 9781529045987
RRP: £12.99£8.78'Beautifully written, sumptuously illustrated, constantly fascinating' - The TimesOn 26 November 1922 Howard Carter first peered into the newly opened tomb of an ancient Egyptian boy-king. When asked if he could see anything, he replied: 'Yes, yes,... -
Hathors Alchemy: The Ancient Egyptian Roots of the Hermetic Art by Alison M Roberts 9780952423331
RRP: £27.50£17.72Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780952423331Author Alison M RobertsFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Northgate PublishersPublisher Northgate PublishersWeight(grams) 976g -
A Natural History of Latin by Tore Janson
RRP: £9.99£7.11Beginning in Rome around 600 BC, Latin became the language of the civilized world and remained so for more than two millennia. French, Spanish, Italian, and Romanian are among its progeny and it provides the international vocabulary of law and life... -
An Evil Spirit Out of the West (Akhenaten Trilogy, Book 1): A story of ambition, politics and assassination in Ancient Egypt by Paul Doherty
RRP: £9.99£6.80Known as the Veiled One, the ugly and deformed Akenhaten is a shadowy figure. As a child he is overlooked and despised by his own father. As an adult he is thrust into the political limelight when his elder brother dies. Mahu, ambitious and ruthless,... -
The Year of the Cobra (Akhenaten Trilogy, Book 3): A thrilling tale of the secrets of the Egyptian pharaohs by Paul Doherty
RRP: £9.99£6.80The young Pharoah Tutankhamun is unwell, but there is no heir apparent. Egypt's enemies, the Hittites, are advancing through Canaan, and Ay - First Minister of Akenhaten, father of Nefertiti, brother of Queen Tiye - still plots, like the spider he is... -
Concise Scots Dictionary: Second Edition: 2018 by Scottish Language Dictionaries
RRP: £35.00£31.22First published in 1999, this new edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect modern Scots usage, alongside coverage of older Scots. Combining accessible style, clear layout and durable hardback format, this is a user-friendly and robust... -
We Are the Romans: Meet the People Behind the History by David Long 9781783127108
RRP: £7.99£5.60Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783127108Author David LongFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group -
Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction by Ian Shaw
RRP: £8.99£6.45Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination -- mummies and pyramids, curses and rituals have captured the imagination of generations. We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt,... -
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt by Bill Manley
RRP: £18.99£13.61From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from the... -
Seneca: A Life by Emily Wilson
RRP: £10.99£7.77Philosopher, dramatist, rhetorician, Stoic and pragmatist, Seneca was one of the most contradictory figures in ancient Rome, embracing a stern ascetic morality while amassing a fortune under Nero and eventually committing suicide. This definitive... -
A Noble Ruin: Mark Antony, Civil War, and the Collapse of the Roman Republic by W. Jeffrey Tatum 9780197694909
RRP: £26.99£23.20A complex and captivating portrait of Mark Antony that offers a fresh perspective on the fall of the Roman Republic In his lifetime, Mark Antony was a famous man. Ally and avenger of Julius Caesar, rhetorical target of Cicero, lover of Cleopatra, and... -
The Library, Books 16-20: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Successors by Diodorus Siculus
RRP: £12.99£9.09Starting with the most meagre resources, Philip made his kingdom the greatest power in Europe The Greek historian Diodorus of Sicily is one of our most valuable sources from ancient times. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from... -
The Egyptians by Sergio Donadoni 9780226155562
RRP: £27.00£26.47Providing an accessible introduction to the people who lived along the Nile for almost 35 centuries, this collection of essays presents studies of ancient Egyptians arranged by social type - slaves, craftsmen, priests, bureaucrats, pharaohs, peasants and... -
North Pole: Nature and Culture by Michael Bravo
RRP: £16.95£12.26In North Pole, Michael Bravo explains how visions of the North Pole have been supremely important to the world's cultures and political leaders, from Alexander the Great to neo-Hindu nationalists. Tracing poles and polarity back to sacred ancient... -
Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Vols 4-6: Volumes 4,5,6 The Eastern Empire by Edward Gibbon
RRP: £60.00£44.45The first three volumes of Gibbon's DECLINE AND FALL (the western empire) were published by Everyman in 1993. Volumes 4-6 complete the set which is now available for the first time in many years. This year is the bicentenary of Gibbon's death, which has... -
Civil War by Lucan
RRP: £10.99£7.77This new translation in free verse conveys the full force of Lucan's writing and his grimly realistic view of the subject. The Introduction sets the scene for the reader unfamiliar with Lucan and explores his relationship with earlier writers of Latin... -
To the Ends of the Earth: How Ancient Explorers, Scientists, and Traders Connected the World by Raimund J. Schulz 9780197668023
RRP: £22.99£19.56A sweeping history of ancient exploration, the first full-scale account in over a century Odysseus. Jason and the Argonauts. Heracles. Greek mythology is full of tales of heroes setting out for the unknown. Such tales reflected and instilled a sense... -
300,000 Kisses: Tales of Queer Love from the Ancient World by Luke Edward Hall 9780241575734
RRP: £25.00£17.62Steeped in honey, Juventius, your golden eyes, and as sweet too when I press my lips to them - three hundred thousand kisses is not close to enoughFor centuries, evidence of queer love in the ancient world was ignored or suppressed. Even today, only a... -
Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1: The Dryden Translation by Plutarch
RRP: £15.99£13.31Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375756764Author PlutarchFormat PaperbackPage Count 816Imprint Modern Library IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 459gDimensions(mm) 204mm *...