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A History Of The Roman World 753 To 146 Bc Description: This is the established, definitive work on the history of Rome from its founding to the fall of Carthage. By covering not just political and military events, but also economic, social, and cultural issues, Scullard creates a comprehensive portrait of both the city and the provinces. The Roman World is an accessible introduction to these centuries of change when Italy was unified, the Rome established an empire, and epic struggles like the Punic Wars decided the fate of the whole of the Mediterranean region.... Read More about the "A History Of The Roman World 753 To 146 Bc" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Alexander The Great Description: With his unprecedented conquests from Greece in the west to India in the East, Alexander the Great was the type of man that legends are made of; therein lies the problem for those studying him. Ought we to accept the image of a dashing king enjoying a string of spectacular successes, or adopt a more cynical evaluation, taking note of all the negative aspects of his reign? In the light of the evidence at our disposal, does he even deserve to be called Great? This exciting new volume is an indispensable guide for undergraduates to the study of Alexander the Great, showing the problems of the ancient source material, and making it clear that there is no single approach to be taken. The eleven thematic chapters contain a broad selection of the most significant published articles about Alexander, examining the main areas of debate and discussion: the sources; Alexander`s background; Alexander`s aims; Alexander and the Greeks; Alexander and Asia; Alexander, India and the Final Years; Alexander asGeneral; Alexander and The unity of Mankind; Alexander and Deification; Alexander and Conspiracies; Alexander: The `Great`? The Reader has the distinctive feature of translating a substantial number of the more inaccessible primary sources; each chapter is also prefaced with a succinct introduction to the topic under consideration.... Read More about the "Alexander The Great" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Ancient Cities Description: Ancient Cities surveys the cities of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, and the Greek and Roman worlds from an archaeological perspective, in their cultural and historical contexts. It aims to bring to life the physical world of ancient city dwellers by concentrating on evidence recovered by archaeological excavations from the Mediterranean basin and south-west Asia. Its focus is on the physical appearance of cities their urban form and the architecture and geography that created it. Attention is also paid to non-urban features such as religious sanctuaries and burial grounds, places and institutions that were a familiar part of the city-dweller`s experience. Objects or artefacts, which represented the essential furnishings for everyday life, are also discussed and include pottery, sculpture, wall paintings, mosaics and coins. Ancient Cities presents a range of Old World cultures in comprehensive detail, giving equal weight to the Preclassical and Classical periods and linking these ancient cultures together in a long chain of interconnections. User-friendly features include: use of clear and accessible language, assuming no previous background knowledge; lavishly illustrated with nearly 300 line drawings, maps and photographs; and historical summaries. Ancient Cities should be useful reading for university students in archaelogy, ancient history and classical studies and will also appeal to students of ancient civilization at high school level.... Read More about the "Ancient Cities" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Arabia And The Arabs Description: Long before Muhammed preached the religion of Islam, the inhabitants of his native Arabia had played an important role in world history as both merchants and warriors Arabia and the Arabs provides the only up-to-date, one-volume survey of the region and its peoples, from prehistory to the coming of... Read More about the "Arabia And The Arabs" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Aspects Of Roman History Ad 14-117 Description: This work is designed specifically for students with little previous experience of studying Roman history. It provides an introduction to Roman Imperial history, which allows students to gain an overview of the period and will be an aid to note-taking, essay preparation and examination revision.;It charts the history of the Roman Imperial period, from the establishment of the Augustan principate to the reign of Trajan, providing a basic chronological framework of the main events and introductory outlines of the major issues of the period. The first half of the book outlines the linear development of the Roman Empire, emperor by emperor, accenting the military and political events. The second half of the book concentrates on important themes which apply to the period as a whole, such as the religious, economic and social functioning of the Roman Empire. Subjects covered includes: a discussion of the primary sources of Roman Imperial history; clearly laid out chapters on different themes of the Roman Empire such as patronage, religion, the role of the senate, the army and the position of women and slaves; cross-referencing with the chronological outline of events; and a guide to further reading.... Read More about the "Aspects Of Roman History Ad 14-117" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Athenian Politics C800-500 Bc Description: This study is designed to sharpen historical skills by utilizing a critical approach to the sources of information on ancient Athenian politics. It presents contemporary sources, later historical and biographical writings, archaeological evidence, inscriptions on stone and papyri from Egypt. The reader has available in translation virtually all the documents in which scholars of this period base their conclusions.;The period covered embraces the reforms of Solon, the tyranny of Peisistratos and his sons, and the constitutional changes of Kleisthenes. When Athenian politics first become visible, the noble families are firmly in control. At the end of the period democracy is just beginning to emerge. Central to an understanding of the politics of the time is the conflict between aristocratic clans and vertical ties between noble patrons and their supporters and dependents in the lower social strata. Paradoxically, democracy emerged from the actions of noble leaders who were certainly not of democratic disposition.... Read More about the "Athenian Politics C800-500 Bc" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Atlas Of Classical History Description: Over 135 maps of the Greek and Roman world show clearly the political affiliations of cities and states, trade routes, artistic, cultural and industrial centres, and colonization, as well as the sites of major military events.... Read More about the "Atlas Of Classical History" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Cannae Description: Gregory Daly`s enthralling study considers the reasons that led the two armies to the field of battle, and why each followed the course that they did when they got there. It explores in detail the composition of the armies, and the tactics and leadership methods of the opposing generals. Finally, by focusing on the experiences of those who fought, Daly gives an unparalleled portrait of the true horror and chaos of ancient warfare.... Read More about the "Cannae" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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City Of Sokrates Description: In this revised and updated edition, J.W. Roberts examines the cultural legacy of fifth century BC Athens which includes democracy, tragedy, comedy, political history, moral philosophy, mathematical astronomy and the Parthenon. The book includes an investigation of the trial of Sokrates, the city`s most radical critic. City of Sokrates presents a comprehensive, yet concise and accessible account of the historical and cultural significance of Athens should be of interest to all students of the ancient Greek world.... Read More about the "City Of Sokrates" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Fifty Key Classical Authors Description: A chronological guide to influential Greek and Roman writers, this book acts as a comprehensive introduction to the literature, philosophy and history of the ancient world. Including essays on Sappho, Polybius and Lucan, as well as on major figures such as Homer, Plato, Catullus and Cicero, this book is designed for all students of classical civilization.... Read More about the "Fifty Key Classical Authors" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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From The Gracchi To Nero Description: The standard textbook for the central period of Roman history. Covers the decline and fall of the Republic and the establishment of the Pax Romana under the early Principate.... Read More about the "From The Gracchi To Nero" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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Greece In The Making 1200-479 BC. Description: The archaic Greek world was the world in which Homer`s Iliad and Odyssey were composed, in which the Doric and Ionic orders of architecture were invented, in which athletic competition first became a cultural event and in which democracy was invented. Archaic Greece is also a period of prehistory. No Greek writer ever attempted to describe or analyze the events of his own lifetime or of the immediate past until Herodotos and Thucydides. Our knowledge of Greece before 479 BC is dependent on the stories which the later Greeks told about their past and the indirect testimony of the material and poetic monuments of the archaic age. This book shows how we can write the history of this period, and the insights which can be gained by doing so for our understanding of later periods of history. It goes beyond tradition and exploits the literature, art, and archaeology of the period. With illustrations, this book aims to make information readily accessible and to put the reader in touch with the latest scholarship on the subject.... Read More about the "Greece In The Making 1200-479 BC." on the The Nile Book Store Website

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