Ｙ．Ａ - Ancient History 1

The Romans ruled Britannia for more than 350 years, leaving an indelible mark on our landscape. Town and countryside were transformed by innovations in comfort and culture ‒ albeit shot through with……続きを見る

The image of ancient Egypt most familiar to modern audiences centers on monuments, gods, and dynastic splendor. Less examined is the administrative and coercive infrastructure that made those achiev……続きを見る

In 399 BCE, Athens put one of its own citizens to deathーnot for treason or violence, but for asking too many questions. Socrates, the man who believed that "the unexamined life is not worth living,……続きを見る

For much of human history, dreams were not dismissed as imagination or psychological noise. They were treated as messages from the gods, warnings from fate, and sources of practical knowledge powerf……続きを見る

Before Islam transformed the Arabian Peninsula, three goddesses ruled the spiritual landscape. Al-Lāt, the mother of nourishment and stability. Al-ʿUzzā, the fierce protector of warriors and tribes.……続きを見る

A rollicking, enlightening examination of humanity’s changing relationship to creativity, written from the perspectives of the Greek Muses. The thing that sets humans apart from other animals is our……続きを見る

L'empire de Ségou étendit son hégémonie pendant un siècle et demi (1710-1862) sur le Soudan occidental, retrouvant à peu près la dimension des anciens empires du Mali et du Songhay, de Tombouctou1 à……続きを見る

This book presents the first English edition of YANG Bojun’s authoritative annotated commentary on the Mengzi, a Confucian canon by Mencius. It masterfully integrates classical Chinese exegetical tr……続きを見る

In Han China (202 BCE–220 CE), few luxury objects were as widely coveted as bronze mirrors. Typically circular and ranging from seven to thirty centimeters in diameter, these mirrors were crafted fr……続きを見る

Milhares de livros foram escritos sobre Atlântida, Hiperbórea e Thule, mas raramente foi encontrado um texto que tenta resolver, através da racionalidade e da lógica, o grande mistério dessas terras……続きを見る

Tusentals böcker har skrivits om Atlantis, Hyperborea och Thule, men sällan har man hittat en text som genom rationalitet och logik försöker lösa det stora mysteriet med dessa uråldriga länder som t……続きを見る

Once upon a time, in a land nestled between lush forests and shimmering lakes, there lived a mighty people called the Abasinga. Their story begins in the ancient days, long before the name Rwanda wa……続きを見る

Can Christians today read the great classics of Greco-Roman pagan literature for spiritual formation and growth in the virtues? Classical scholar Nadya Williams responds with an unequivocal "Yes!" E……続きを見る

Was, wenn das Geheimnis des ewigen Lebens nicht in fernen Sternen, sondern im uralten Zyklus von Saat und Ernte verborgen liegt? In diesem faszinierenden Werk führt Yasmine El-Sharif die Leserinnen ……続きを見る

Egypt, Greece and Italy were the fountain heads of our civilization and the source of our knowledge; to them we can trace, link by link, the origin of all that is ornamental, graceful and beautiful.……続きを見る

Alexander the Great in Jerusalem: Myth and History discusses four different stories told in antiquity about the meeting between Alexander the Great and the Judeans of Jerusalem. In history, this mee……続きを見る

Tief im Hochland Armeniens liegt ein uraltes Geheimnis aus Stein und Sternen: Karahunj, das "armenische Stonehenge". Diese megalithische Stätte birgt Hinweise auf eine vergessene Zivilisation, die d……続きを見る

Travels in Arabia by Bayard Taylor is an evocative account of the author’s exploration of the Arabian Peninsula during the mid-19th century. As a celebrated American travel writer and diplomat, Tayl……続きを見る

In The Wake of the Buccaneers by A. Hyatt Verrill is a thrilling historical adventure that dives into the world of piracy and buccaneering in the Caribbean. Set in the 17th and 18th centuries, the b……続きを見る

The Lands of the Saracen by Bayard Taylor is a travel narrative that explores the author's adventures through the culturally and historically rich regions of Palestine, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey……続きを見る

Northern Travel: Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark, and Lapland by Bayard Taylor is a vibrant travel narrative that chronicles the author's journeys through Scandinavia during both the s……続きを見る

The Romance of the Red Triangle by Arthur K. Yapp is a non-fiction account that explores the humanitarian work of the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) during World War I. The "Red Triangle" ……続きを見る

Views A-foot; Or, Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff is Bayard Taylor’s account of his ambitious and budget-conscious journey across Europe, undertaken in the 1840s. As a young American seeking to ……続きを見る

'The Life in Ancient Times,' expertly curated by L. W. Yaggy and T. L. Haines, offers an illustrious exploration into the diverse practices, beliefs, and societal structures of ancient civilizations……続きを見る

A study of why the ancient Mediterranean and Indian Ocean took different paths to peace and stability and its lessons for international order today In this book Amitav Acharya and Manjeet S. Pardesi……続きを見る

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the reign of Justinian I, the Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 527 to 565, and explores his profound and multifaceted impact on the Byzantine Empire, Wes……続きを見る

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Byzantine Empire, from its origins and rise as the Eastern Roman Empire to its eventual fall in 1453. Through a detailed examination of the empire……続きを見る

Now endorsed by OCR and under review by Eduqas, this popular Latin course for students aged 11–16 is breathing new life into Latin teaching and learning. de Romanis is a vibrant and accessible intro……続きを見る

Now endorsed by OCR and Eduqas, this popular Latin course for students aged 11–16 is breathing new life into Latin teaching and learning. de Romanis is a vibrant and accessible introduction to both ……続きを見る

In the chaotic decades after the death of Alexander the Great, the world of the Greek city-state became deeply embroiled in the political struggles and unremitting violence of his successors’ contes……続きを見る