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Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE

The Roman Invasion of Britain (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Graham Webster The Roman Invasion of Britain (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Graham Webster
R4,146 Discovery Miles 41 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Nero - The End of a Dynasty (Hardcover): Miriam Griffin Nero - The End of a Dynasty (Hardcover)
Miriam Griffin
R4,159 Discovery Miles 41 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nero's personality and crimes have always intrigued historians and writers of fiction. However, his reign also illuminates the nature of the Julio-Claudian Principate. Nero's suicide brought to an end the dynasty Augustus had founded, and placed in jeopardy the political system he had devised. Miriam T. Griffin's authoratitive survey of Nero's reign incorporates both a chronological account, as well as an analysis of the reasons for Nero's collapse under the pressure of his role as emperor.

Monumentalising Life in the Neolithic - Narratives of Change and Continuity (Hardcover): Anne Birgitte Gebaer, Lasse Sorensen,... Monumentalising Life in the Neolithic - Narratives of Change and Continuity (Hardcover)
Anne Birgitte Gebaer, Lasse Sorensen, Anne Teather, Antonio Carlos de Valera
R1,410 Discovery Miles 14 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

One of the principal characteristics of the European Neolithic is the development of monumentality in association with innovations in material culture and changes in subsistence from hunting and gathering to farming and pastoralism. The papers in this volume discuss the latest insights into why monumental architecture became an integral part of early farming societies in Europe and beyond. One of the topics is how we define monuments and how our arguments and recent research on temporality impacts on our interpretation of the Neolithic period. Different interpretations of Goebekli Tepe are examples of this discussion as well as our understanding of special landmarks such as flint mines. The latest evidence on the economic and paleoenvironmental context, carbon 14 dates as well as analytical methods are employed in illuminating the emergence of monumentalism in Neolithic Europe. Studies are taking place on a macro and micro scale in areas as diverse as Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Germany, the Dutch wetlands, Portugal and Malta involving a range of monuments from long barrows and megalithic tombs to roundels and enclosures. Transformation from a natural to a built environment by monumentalizing part of the landscape is discussed as well as changes in megalithic architecture in relation to shifts in the social structure. An ethnographic study of megaliths in Nagaland discuss monument building as an act of social construction. Other studies look into the role of monuments as expressions of cosmology and active loci of ceremonial performances. Also, a couple of papers analyse the social processes in the transformation of society in the aftermath of the initial boom in monument construction and the related changes in subsistence and social structure in northern Europe. The aim of the publication is to explore different theories about the relationship between monumentality and the Neolithic way of life through these studies encompassing a wide range of types of monuments over vast areas of Europe and beyond.

The Origin Myths and Holy Places in the Old Testament - A Study of Aetiological Narratives (Paperback): Lukasz... The Origin Myths and Holy Places in the Old Testament - A Study of Aetiological Narratives (Paperback)
Lukasz Niesiolowski-Spano, Jacek Laskowski
R1,711 Discovery Miles 17 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Origin Myths and Holy Places in the Old Testament' examines the biblical narratives which describe the origins of holy places. It argues for the Hellenistic origin or redaction of most of these narratives. Three central questions are addressed: are there common features in biblical accounts about the foundation of places of worship; are there elements in the aetiological stories that reveal the 'real' mythology/rituals of the sanctuary; what were the circumstances of the creation of such narratives?

Four Lost Cities - A Secret History of the Urban Age (Paperback): Annalee Newitz Four Lost Cities - A Secret History of the Urban Age (Paperback)
Annalee Newitz
R477 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R94 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Four Lost Cities, acclaimed science journalist Annalee Newitz takes readers on an entertaining and mind-bending adventure into the deep history of urban life. Investigating across the centuries and around the world, Newitz explores the rise and fall of four ancient cities, each the centre of a sophisticated civilisation: the Neolithic site of Catalhoeyuk in Central Turkey, the Roman town of Pompeii on Italy's southern coast, the medieval megacity of Angkor in Cambodia and the indigenous American metropolis Cahokia, which stood beside the Mississippi River where East St. Louis is today. Newitz travels to all four sites and investigates the cutting-edge research in archaeology, revealing the mix of environmental changes and political turmoil that doomed these ancient settlements. Tracing the early development of urban planning, Newitz also introduces us to the often-anonymous workers-slaves, women, immigrants and manual labourers-who built these cities and created monuments that lasted millennia. Four Lost Cities is a journey into the forgotten past but, foreseeing a future in which the majority of people on Earth will be living in cities. It may also reveal something of our own fate.

Migration in the Medieval Mediterranean (Paperback, New edition): Sarah Davis-Secord Migration in the Medieval Mediterranean (Paperback, New edition)
Sarah Davis-Secord
R557 Discovery Miles 5 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Land Tenure In The Ramesside (Paperback): Katary Land Tenure In The Ramesside (Paperback)
Katary
R1,107 R1,009 Discovery Miles 10 090 Save R98 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Boundary Stelae Of Akhentaten (Paperback): Williiam J. Murnane, Charles C. Van Siceln Iii Boundary Stelae Of Akhentaten (Paperback)
Williiam J. Murnane, Charles C. Van Siceln Iii
R1,472 Discovery Miles 14 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1993. This is a new edition of Akhaenaten's boundary stelae, which now includes information about most of the boundary markers, the tablets were accompanied by statues of Akhenaten, Nefertiti and two of their daughters, all of which stood on low platforms that were raised above the level of the floor. In addition was the awareness that the statues at the site of Stela A were elevated to a greater degree than were the corresponding statues at other sites (insofar as this could be judged from published photographs). The evidence in the publication indicated, moreover, that Stela A, along with Stela B (some two miles south) were the latest of the boundary monuments to be inscribed, since both concluded with a colophon, dated to the end of Akhenaten's eighth regnal year, added to the standard text of the Later Proclamation found on these and other stelae of this series.

The Ancient History of the Near East - From the Earliest Times to the Battle of Salamis (Hardcover): H.R. Hall The Ancient History of the Near East - From the Earliest Times to the Battle of Salamis (Hardcover)
H.R. Hall
R6,567 Discovery Miles 65 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ancient history of Greece holds a great deal of interest to many, particularly to those whose culture and religion grew from early Greek civilisation. Originally published in 1913, Hall provides a thorough history of the origins of Ancient Greek civilisation as well as commenting on Egypt, Syria, Palestine and Babylon amongst others. This title will be of interest to students of Classics and Ancient History.

Homer and His Critics (Paperback): John Myres Homer and His Critics (Paperback)
John Myres
R1,412 Discovery Miles 14 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Here is presented a succinct and insightful account of the reception of the Iliad and Odyssey from antiquity to the mid-twentieth century. The overall result is less a systematic history than a series of independent studies differing in scale and focus, the chapter on Gladstone being the most comprehensive and detailed. First published in 1958. The author gives greatest attention to those who made active use of Homer rather than passive, even if admiring, readers: Virgil because he wrote the Aeneid, Gladstone because he brought him to prominence in Oxford education, Wood because he sought out the geography and Schliemann because he dug for the kings. The emphasis is thus placed less on the purely academic critic than on the traveller and the innovative amateur. A valuable contribution to a subject of perennial fascination, this will be of interest to all students and teachers of the classics.

Africa and the Discovery of America (Paperback): Leo Wiener Africa and the Discovery of America (Paperback)
Leo Wiener; Introduction by John Henrik Clarke
R458 R388 Discovery Miles 3 880 Save R70 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Women and Politics in Ancient Rome (Hardcover): Richard A. Bauman Women and Politics in Ancient Rome (Hardcover)
Richard A. Bauman
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians - Poems, Narratives, and Manuals of Instruction from the Third and Second Millenia B.C.... The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians - Poems, Narratives, and Manuals of Instruction from the Third and Second Millenia B.C. (Hardcover)
Adolf Erman; Translated by Aylward M. Blackman
R4,230 Discovery Miles 42 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1927, this text contains a translation of Adolf Erman's work into English. Erman's original intention was to bring the songs, stories and poems that have survived from ancient Egypt to the masses of the modern world. The literature of the Egyptian world provides a real insight into the day-to-day life of one of the oldest societies known to man and this translation ensures that these insights are afforded to an English audience. This title will be of interest to students of History, Classics and Literature.

The Age of Agade - Inventing Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia (Hardcover): Benjamin R Foster The Age of Agade - Inventing Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia (Hardcover)
Benjamin R Foster
R5,514 Discovery Miles 55 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Age of Agade is the first book-length study of the Akkadian period of Mesopotamian history, which saw the rise and fall of the world's first empire during more than a century of extraordinary political, social, and cultural innovation. It draws together more than 40 years of research by one of the world's leading experts in Assyriology to offer an exhaustive survey of the Akkadian empire. Addressing all aspects of the empire, including its statecraft and military, territory and cities, arts, religion, economy, and production, The Age of Agade considers what can be said of Akkadian political and social history, material culture, and daily life. A final chapter also explores how the empire has been presented in modern historiography, from the decipherment of cuneiform to the present, including the extensive research of Soviet historians, summarized here in English for the first time. Drawing on contemporaneous written and artifactual sources, as well as relevant materials from succeeding generations, Foster introduces the reader to the wealth of evidence available. Accessibly written by a specialist in the field, this book is an engaging examination of a critical era in the history of early Mesopotamia.

The Bronze Age Civilization of Central Asia - Recent Soviet Discoveries (Hardcover): Philip L. Kohl The Bronze Age Civilization of Central Asia - Recent Soviet Discoveries (Hardcover)
Philip L. Kohl
R5,330 Discovery Miles 53 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Bronze Age Civilization of Central Asia edited by Philip L. Kohl collates translated articles from soviet findings of Bronze Age and Aenolithic remains in Central Asia. Originally published in 1981, these articles include the latest discoveries at the time of publication such as the Murghab Delta sites to build a clearer picture of civilizations and settlements in Bronze Age Southern Central Asia and their history and evolution for new English audiences. This title will be of interest to students of history, archaeology and anthropology.

Stone Age Sailors - Paleolithic Seafaring in the Mediterranean (Paperback): Alan H. Simmons Stone Age Sailors - Paleolithic Seafaring in the Mediterranean (Paperback)
Alan H. Simmons
R1,296 Discovery Miles 12 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Over the past decade, evidence has been mounting that our ancestors developed skills to sail across large bodies of water early in prehistory. In this fascinating volume, Alan Simmons summarizes and synthesizes the evidence for prehistoric seafaring and island habitation worldwide, then focuses on the Mediterranean. Recent work in Melos, Crete, and elsewhere-- as well as Simmons' own work in Cyprus-- demonstrate that long-distance sailing is a common Paleolithic phenomenon. His comprehensive presentation of the key evidence and findings will be of interest to both those interested in prehistory and those interested in ancient seafaring.

War and Society in the Greek World (Hardcover): John Rich, Graham Shipley War and Society in the Greek World (Hardcover)
John Rich, Graham Shipley
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The role of warfare is central to our understanding of the ancient Greek world. In this book and the companion work, War and Society in the Roman World, the wider social context of war is explored. This volume examines its impact on Greek society from Homeric times to the age of Alexander and his successors and discusses the significance of the causes and profits of war, the links between war, piracy and slavery, and trade, and the ideology of warfare in literature and sculpture.

Ancient History from Coins (Hardcover): Christopher Howgego Ancient History from Coins (Hardcover)
Christopher Howgego
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Like other volumes in this series, Ancient History from Coins demystifies a specialism, introducing students (from first year upwards) to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins to do ancient history. Coins are a fertile source of information for the ancient historian; yet too often historians are uneasy about using them as evidence because of the special problems attaching to their interpretation. The world of numismatics is not always easy for the non-specialist to penetrate or understand with confidence. Dr Howgego describes and anlyses the main contributions the study of coins can make to ancient history, showing shows through numerous examples how the character, patterns and behaviour of coinage bear on major historical themes. Topics range from state finance and economic policy to imperial domination and political propaganda through coins types. The period covered by the book is from the invention of coinage (ca 600BC) to AD 400.

The Archaeology of Early Rome and Latium (Hardcover): Ross R. Holloway The Archaeology of Early Rome and Latium (Hardcover)
Ross R. Holloway
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The archaeology of early Rome has progressed rapidly and dramatically over the last century; most recently with the discovery of the shrine of Aeneas at Lavinium and the reports of the walls of the Romulan city discovered on the city slopes of the Palatine Hill. The Archaeology of Early Rome and Latium presents the most recent discoveries in Rome and its surroundings: princely tombs,inscriptions and patrician houses are included in a complete overview of the subject and the controversies surrounding it. This comprehensively illustrated study fills the need for an accessible English guide to these new discoveries, and in preparation, the author interviewed most of the leading figures in current research on the early periods of Rome.

The Prehistory of Denmark (Hardcover): Jorgen Jensen The Prehistory of Denmark (Hardcover)
Jorgen Jensen
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Bodies and Lives in Ancient America - Health Before Columbus (Hardcover): Debra Martin, Anna Osterholtz Bodies and Lives in Ancient America - Health Before Columbus (Hardcover)
Debra Martin, Anna Osterholtz
R3,983 Discovery Miles 39 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bodies and Lives in Ancient America offers a broad overview of what it was like to live and die throughout North America before European contact. Using a unique life history approach, the book moves from pregnancy and birth through to senescence. Drawing on biological data gathered from human remains, as well as cultural and environmental data derived from archaeological investigations, the authors provide students with a wealth of information on health and other aspects of life that leave changes on the skeletal system. Rich case studies throughout demonstrate the temporal, cultural and environmental variability across the continent prior to colonial times. The authors also examine how different groups faced a variety of challenges in their lives, including climate change and violence, and the effects this had on their health. The book concludes by considering the relevance of what ancient bones reveal for people today. Written in an engaging style, with complex paleopathology data synthesized and clearly presented, Bodiesand Lives in Ancient America is an accessible introduction to the state of health across prehistoric North America.

Bodies and Lives in Ancient America - Health Before Columbus (Paperback): Debra Martin, Anna Osterholtz Bodies and Lives in Ancient America - Health Before Columbus (Paperback)
Debra Martin, Anna Osterholtz
R1,222 Discovery Miles 12 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bodies and Lives in Ancient America offers a broad overview of what it was like to live and die throughout North America before European contact. Using a unique life history approach, the book moves from pregnancy and birth through to senescence. Drawing on biological data gathered from human remains, as well as cultural and environmental data derived from archaeological investigations, the authors provide students with a wealth of information on health and other aspects of life that leave changes on the skeletal system. Rich case studies throughout demonstrate the temporal, cultural and environmental variability across the continent prior to colonial times. The authors also examine how different groups faced a variety of challenges in their lives, including climate change and violence, and the effects this had on their health. The book concludes by considering the relevance of what ancient bones reveal for people today. Written in an engaging style, with complex paleopathology data synthesized and clearly presented, Bodiesand Lives in Ancient America is an accessible introduction to the state of health across prehistoric North America.

Globalization and Transculturality from Antiquity to the Pre-Modern World (Book): Serena Autiero, Matthew Adam Cobb Globalization and Transculturality from Antiquity to the Pre-Modern World (Book)
Serena Autiero, Matthew Adam Cobb
R1,295 Discovery Miles 12 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Duties Of The Vizier (Paperback): G.P.F.Van Den Boorn Duties Of The Vizier (Paperback)
G.P.F.Van Den Boorn
R1,412 Discovery Miles 14 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Philosopher's New Clothes - The Theaetetus, the Academy, and Philosophy's Turn against Fashion (Hardcover):... The Philosopher's New Clothes - The Theaetetus, the Academy, and Philosophy's Turn against Fashion (Hardcover)
Nickolas Pappas
R4,436 Discovery Miles 44 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book takes a new approach to the question, "Is the philosopher to be seen as universal human being or as eccentric?". Through a reading of the Theaetetus, Pappas first considers how we identify philosophers - how do they appear, in particular how do they dress? The book moves to modern philosophical treatments of fashion, and of "anti-fashion". He argues that aspects of the fashion/anti-fashion debate apply to antiquity, indeed that nudity at the gymnasia was an anti-fashion. Thus anti-fashion provides a way of viewing ancient philosophy's orientation toward a social world in which, for all its true existence elsewhere, philosophy also has to live.

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