M.B - Ancient History 2

First published in 2005. This work, while aimed at a general audience, is by no means a dreary introductory textbook. Blackman perceptively answers the reader's most pressing questions about life in……続きを見る

Divine Heiress explores the vital role of the Virgin Mary in the cultural and religious life of Constantinople in late antiquity. It shows how she was transformed from a humble Jewish maiden into a ……続きを見る

First published in 2005. This concise, erudite text will be of interest to any enthusiast of ancient Egypt or the mechanical arts. Among the topics included are the Egyptian knowledge of mechanics, ……続きを見る

Seneca's Characters addresses one of the most enduring and least theorised elements of literature: fictional character and its relationship to actual, human selfhood. Where does the boundary between……続きを見る

In this highly original book, Obert Bernard Mlambo offers a comparative and critical examination of the relationship between military veterans and land expropriation in the client-army of the first-……続きを見る

Il Palatino cela il mistero delle origini di Roma. Al tempo dell’unità d’Italia il garibaldino Pietro Rosa dava inizio a una stagione di scavi tuttora in corso. Dopo di lui archeologi appassionati e……続きを見る

In AD376 large groups of Goths, seeking refuge from the Huns, sought admittance to the Eastern Roman Empire. Emperor Valens took the strategic decision to grant them entry, hoping to utilize them as……続きを見る

Mysticism in the Theater introduces theater makers to the power and possibility of using historical mystical ideas to influence all aspects of a production. Historical mysticism represents ideas dev……続きを見る

Most of our information about Herod the Great derives from the accounts found in Josephus' Jewish War and Jewish Antiquities. Together they constitute a unique resource on one of the most famous per……続きを見る

Infiltration, ambush, assassination, and espionage are the trademarks of the ninja. Their techniques are precise, timed, and their skills are that of legends. The mystery and mystique that surround ……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2005 im Fachbereich Geschichte - Weltgeschichte - Frühgeschichte, Antike, Note: 1,0, Universität Rostock (Historisches Institut), Veranstaltung: Proseminar Alte Geschichte……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘This was the slaying of the Minotaur, which put an end forever to the shameful tribute of seven youths and ……続きを見る

This is the first volume to attempt a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the 'Arian' churches in the Roman world of Late Antiquity and their political importance in the late Roman kingdoms o……続きを見る

This unique book presents a broad multi-disciplinary examination of early temple architecture in Asia, written by two experts in digital reconstruction and the history and theory of Asian architectu……続きを見る

Poseidon's Warriors is a set of wargaming rules for large-scale naval actions between fleets of Classical galleys from the Greek and Persian clash at the battle of Salamis to the battle of Actium th……続きを見る

Tested against archaeological evidence, this pathbreaking and provocative book shows we still inhabit social worlds that originated deep in our evolutionary past. Our virtual contact lists, whether ……続きを見る

This book offers an examination of Cicero's speech, the Pro Balbo, which was delivered during a momentous period of Roman history, in defence of a highly influential political advisor of Caesar who ……続きを見る

The First Jewish Revolt against Rome is arguably the most decisive event in the history of Judaism and Christianity. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE by the Roman General Titus fo……続きを見る

Referat / Aufsatz (Schule) aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich Geschichte - Weltgeschichte - Altertum, Note: 1, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In seiner Abschrift einer verlorengegangenen Rede der Salad……続きを見る

This book examines the appetite for Egyptian and Egyptian-looking artwork in Italy during the century following Rome's annexation of Aegyptus as a province. In the early imperial period, Roman inter……続きを見る

This book demonstrates and analyzes patterns in the response of the Imperial Roman state to local resistance, focusing on decisions made within military and administrative organizations during the P……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich Geschichte - Weltgeschichte - Altertum, Note: 1,00, Philipps-Universität Marburg (Seminar für Alte Geschichte), Veranstaltung: Das Reich der Achaimenid……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2010 im Fachbereich Geschichte - Weltgeschichte - Frühgeschichte, Antike, Note: 2+, Philipps-Universität Marburg (Seminar für Alte Geschichte), Veranstaltung: Hauptseminar……続きを見る

This collection of essays, offered in honor of the distinguished career of prominent political philosophy professor Clifford Orwin, provides a wide context in which to consider the rise of “humanity……続きを見る

O terceiro volume da melhor obra sobre a Idade Média. De 1200 a 1400: no período que é definido por Baixa Idade Média, um novo impulso expansivo, juntamente com a ideologia das cruzadas, conduz o Oc……続きを見る

**A profound and moving journey into the heart of Christianity that explores the mysterious and often paradoxical lives and legacies of the Twelve Apostlesーa book both for those of the faith and fo……続きを見る

♦ Cet ebook bénéficie d’une mise en page esthétique optimisée pour la lecture numérique. ♦ Cet texte est une référence pour tous ceux qui s'intéressent à la Mythologie grecque et romaine et aux text……続きを見る

The great Norse Myths are among the most dramatic and unforgettable stories in all human history. These fascinating, fantastical tales have inspired centuries of art, culture and literature, includi……続きを見る

The New Politics of Olympos explores the dynamics of praise, power, and persuasion in Kallimachos' hymns, detailing how they simultaneously substantiate and interrogate the radically new phenomenon ……続きを見る

Have you ever wondered how the world got to where it is today? Get ready to discover the rich history of our planet. You will be astonished to learn about some of the events that have occurred! 続きを見る