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Greek Sanctuaries and Temple Architecture
Assuming no prior knowledge, this book introduces the reader to a selection of sites and temples, exploring them in detail and explaining all technical terms along the way. …
Germanicus
GERMANICUS (a.k.a. Germanicus Iulius Caesar) was regarded by many Romans as a hero in the mould of Alexander the Great. His untimely death, in suspicious circumstances, ended the …
Marcus Agrippa
Marcus Agrippa personified the term 'right-hand man'. As Emperor Augustus' deputy, he waged wars, pacified provinces, beautified Rome, and played a crucial role in laying the …
The Ruins of Rome
The beguiling ruins of Rome have a long history of allure. They first engaged the attention of later mediaeval tourists, just as they do today. The interest of travellers was …
Green Wood Carving
More than just a ‘how-to’ book, the author’s passion for wood carving as a sustainable craft and his connection to wood and nature shines through on every page. Green Wood Carving …
The Vampyre and Carmilla
The first vampire short story in English, The Vampyre by John Polidori, and the first vampire novella, Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, are published together in one hardback …
Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery
An exciting study of ancient slavery in Greece and Rome This book provides an introduction to pivotal issues in the study of classical (Greek and Roman) slavery. The span of topics …
Squid Cake Marseille Tarot
Tarot doesn't always have to be so serious, it can be lighthearted while at the same time dishing out the cold hard truth with a side of humour. Filled with snails, cakes, …
Art in the Hellenistic World
What was Hellenistic art, and what were its contexts, aims, achievements, and impact? This textbook introduces students to these questions and offers a series of answers to them. …
Mortal Republic
In Mortal Republic, prize-winning historian Edward J. Watts offers a new history of the fall of the Roman Republic that explains why Rome exchanged freedom for autocracy. For …
