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The Histories
Written in the 2nd century by the Greek historian Polybius, "The Histories" is a multi-volume work detailing many of the events, people, and ideas of the Hellenistic Period. While …
On a Knife Edge
Was the outcome of the First World War on a knife edge? In this major new account of German wartime politics and strategy Holger Afflerbach argues that the outcome of the war was …
A Cultural History of Memory in the Early Modern Age
A Cultural History of Memory presents an authoritative survey from ancient times to the present. The set of six volumes covers over 2500 years of history, charting the evolving …
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient …
African Leaders of the Twentieth Century, Volume 2
This omnibus edition brings together concise and up-to-date biographies of Amílcar Cabral, Samora Machel, Robert Mugabe, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. African Leaders of the Twentieth …
Immanuel Kant
‘Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration. . . the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.’ Immanuel Kant (1724– 1804) remains a major …
Woven Histories
Richly illustrated volume exploring the inseparable histories of modernist abstraction and twentieth-century textiles. Published on the occasion of an exhibition curated by Lynne …
Brief Guide To Agatha Christie
A compelling guide to the bestselling author of all time, the aptly named Queen of Crime
Catiline's War, The Jugurthine War, Histories
Sallust (86–c. 35 bc) is the earliest Roman historian of whom complete works survive, a senator of the Roman Republic and younger contemporary of Cicero, Pompey and Julius Caesar. …