Herodotus and the Origins of the Political Community Arion's Leap Norma Thompson Yale University Press 1996 Hardback
Among the many stories told in Herodotus' Histories is that of Arion, the poet who leapt into the sea to escape pirates and was taken to safety on theAmong the many stories told in Herodotus' Histories is that of Arion, the poet who leapt into the sea to escape pirates and was taken to safety on the back of a dolphin. Norma Thompson relates Herodotus' use of this kind of story to modern historical and cultural debate among scholars such as Martin Bernal and Edward Said, claiming that Herodotus' stories, both factual and fanciful, illustrate his understanding of their importance to the coherence of political communities. ...more
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The Bad Citizen in Classical Athens
Matthew R Christ Cambridge University Press 2008 Paperback
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A Culture of Freedom Ancient Greece and the Origins of Europe Christian Meier Oxford University Press 2011 Hardback
The culture of ancient Greece was foundational for modern western civilization, but what made it so special? Here, one of the leading classical historThe culture of ancient Greece was foundational for modern western civilization, but what made it so special? Here, one of the leading classical historians of his generation considers the whole spectrum of Greek life and culture - from epic and lyric poetry, political thought and philosophy, to social life, military tradition, sport and religious festivals and, finally, to the early stages of Greek democracy. The connecting thread, Meier argues, is the attempt to create a society based on freedom rather than power. ...more
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Kings of the Jews Exploring the Origins of the Jewish Nation Norman Gelb History Press 2010 Paperback
More than 50 monarchs sat on the throne of the Jews, but only a few, such as David and Solomon, have entered the popular imagination. Norman Gelb tellMore than 50 monarchs sat on the throne of the Jews, but only a few, such as David and Solomon, have entered the popular imagination. Norman Gelb tells the story of a turbulent Middle East through the lives of these kings, from the first, Saul, to the last, Herod Agrippa II, under Roman rule over a millennium later. This period also covers some of the key formative Jewish experiences - the Babylonian Exile, the Maccabee uprising and war with Rome. ...more
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Women, Crime and Punishment in Ancient Law and Society Volume 2: Ancient Greece Elisabeth Meier Tetlow Continuum 2005 Hardback
Beginning with the Trojan War, which was caused by men's dispute over a woman, this study of ancient Greece examines the role of gender in the formatiBeginning with the Trojan War, which was caused by men's dispute over a woman, this study of ancient Greece examines the role of gender in the formation and administration of law. The author combines evidence from literary and archaeological sources to explore the full range of legal issues relevant to the lives of women, such as legal personhood, access to courts, religious and political office, inheritance and property ownership. ...more
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Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass (Volume three) David Whitehouse Corning 2004 Hardback Illustrated
The final volume covers 333 objects, including pendants and disks with stamped ornament; miscellaneous small objects; imitations and forgeries; and 10The final volume covers 333 objects, including pendants and disks with stamped ornament; miscellaneous small objects; imitations and forgeries; and 105 previously uncatalogued pieces or recent acquisitions. ...more
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Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass (Volume two) David Whitehouse Corning 2002 Hardback Illustrated
Volume Two covers 387 objects in four sections: mould-blown ornaments or inscriptions; glass with applied ornament; gold glasses (gold fused between lVolume Two covers 387 objects in four sections: mould-blown ornaments or inscriptions; glass with applied ornament; gold glasses (gold fused between layers of glass); and painted and gilded glass. ...more
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Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass (Volume one) David Whitehouse Corning 2002 Hardback Illustrated
The 481 objects in this volume are divided into six sections: those made by casting and pressing; by casting and blowing; cameo glass; blown vessels (The 481 objects in this volume are divided into six sections: those made by casting and pressing; by casting and blowing; cameo glass; blown vessels (undecorated); blown vessels with picked-up or blobbed decoration; and cut, engraved or wheel-abraded objects. ...more
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The Annals
Dover 2006 Paperback
Spanning the period 14-68 CE, Tacitus' Annals is a major source for the restless reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. Called by Thomas JefSpanning the period 14-68 CE, Tacitus' Annals is a major source for the restless reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. Called by Thomas Jefferson 'a compound of history and morality of which we have no other example', the work is remarkable for Tacitus' cynical and mordant psychological portraits of the major figures from each reign. This volume reprints the time-honoured Victorian translation of Church and Brodribb. ...more
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Life in Ancient Rome
Joan P Alcock History Press 2010 Paperback Illustrated
Amply illustrated with maps and photographs of Roman sites, this introductory survey draws on the literary and archaeological evidence for life in theAmply illustrated with maps and photographs of Roman sites, this introductory survey draws on the literary and archaeological evidence for life in the city of Rome during late Republican and Imperial times. The book covers such diverse topics as coinage, food, religion and architecture; the city's connections with the wider world through trade and the government; and the administration of the diverse provinces of the Empire. ...more
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The Boy Behind the Mask Meeting the Real Tutankhamun Charlotte Booth Oneworld 2007 Hardback Illustrated
Charlotte Booth takes a fresh approach to Tutankhamun, focusing less on the treasures found in his tomb than on the reconstruction of his life. She exCharlotte Booth takes a fresh approach to Tutankhamun, focusing less on the treasures found in his tomb than on the reconstruction of his life. She examines what the tomb's more mundane artefacts tell us and reveals newly-discovered answers to some of the most challenging questions about the pharoah himself: how did he unite a divided empire, what was his relationship with his wife and her allies, and why did he die so suddenly? ...more
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Life in Year One What the World Was Like in First-Century Palestine Scott Korb Riverhead 2010 Paperback
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The Ruin of the Roman Empire
James J O'Donnell HarperCollins 2008 Hardback
James J O'Donnell follows up his masterful biography of Augustine with this account of the endgame of the Roman Empire in the 6th century. Beginning aJames J O'Donnell follows up his masterful biography of Augustine with this account of the endgame of the Roman Empire in the 6th century. Beginning at a moment of apparent Roman revival, he shows how Emperor Justinian sealed the Empire's fate by attempting to restore Rome's past glories from his palace in Constantinople. With its religious wars, illegal migrations and global pandemics the story foreshadows some of our own crises and hints at how we should deal with them. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. American-cut pages....more
How to Mellify a Corpse and other Human Stories of Ancient Science and Superstition Vicki Leon Walker 2010 Paperback Illustrated
The story of how Alexander the Great was mellified (embalmed in honey) and looked great for 538 years is just one of 88 tales of Greek and Roman scienThe story of how Alexander the Great was mellified (embalmed in honey) and looked great for 538 years is just one of 88 tales of Greek and Roman science and its close companion, superstition. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. ...more
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The Great Fire of Rome The Fall of the Emperor Nero and his City Stephen Dando-Collins Da Capo 2010 Hardback
Did Nero set Rome alight on 19th July 64 CE? Did he fiddle while the city burned? Did he blame Christians for the destruction? Dando-Collins assesses Did Nero set Rome alight on 19th July 64 CE? Did he fiddle while the city burned? Did he blame Christians for the destruction? Dando-Collins assesses the unreliable ancient sources which gave birth to some of the myths about the Great Fire and investigates the cause and spread of the flames, Rome's fire-fighting capabilities and the subsequent political fire which would engulf Nero and bring down the Julio-Claudian dynasty within a few years. ...more
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