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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the ……続きを見る

Canaanite Scribal Creativity and the Making of Cuneiform Culture in the Amarna Age offer a nuanced exploration of the scribal practices behind the Canaanite Amarna Letters and wider scribal culture ……続きを見る

The ancient world was full of many fantastic cities and places, and like today’s major cities, the great ancient cities were hubs of trade, religion, and science. Writing was first invented in ancie……続きを見る

GKP Lost Treasure Series 1 - Illustrated Edition Volume 1 Step into the shadows of history with Volume 1 of the GKP Lost Treasure Illustrated Edition. This collection unveils four legendary mysterie……続きを見る

A bold reassessment of what caused the Late Bronze Age collapse In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh's army and navy managed to defeat them, but ……続きを見る

'Magisterial - an outstanding book that shines a bright light one of the most important, interesting and under-studied cities in European history. A masterpiece.' Peter Frankopan 'A wonderful new hi……続きを見る

This book argues that pre-modern societies were characterized by a common quest for human flourishing or excellence, i.e. virtue. The history of virtue is a particularly fruitful approach when study……続きを見る

This volume explores the final phase of the West Roman Empire, particularly the changing interactions between the imperial authority and external 'barbarian' groups in the northwest frontiers of the……続きを見る

Synthesizing some 30 years of archaeological research in south-east Italy, this book discusses a millennium that witnessed breathtaking changes: the first millennium BC. In nine to ten centuries the……続きを見る

The Assyrian Empire was the largest, most powerful, and longest-lasting in the ancient world. It included lands that comprise modern Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait, Jordan, B……続きを見る

In this interdisciplinary volume, a team of classicists, historians, and archaeologists examines how the memory of the infamous emperor Nero was negotiated in different contexts and by different peo……続きを見る

Across four centuries, the Parthian Empire expanded its dominion over vast territories, boasting some of the most effective military units of the ancient world. Still, this is one of the forgotten e……続きを見る

In the late 1800s, British engineers building some of the first railways in the Dominion of India discovered large numbers of bricks buried in the dusty plains of the Punjab. This was odd because hi……続きを見る

If the history of the Eastern Han dynasty were limited to the accomplishments of its scholars, scientists, and inventors, it would be a glorious saga of the innovation and creativity of the human mi……続きを見る

Un peuple en voie de disparition. Un héros légendaire. Un combat pour l'honneur au milieu du chaos de la guerre. Dans Le Dernier des Mohicans, James Fenimore Cooper plonge le lecteur dans l'Amérique……続きを見る

Explore Evidence of a Lost Civilization on the Antarctic Continent. For decades the archaeological community labored under the theory that human civilization began only following the last Ice Age. C……続きを見る

The Zapotecs formed one of the most important of the pre-Columbian civilizations. For one thousand years, their main city of Monte Albán was one of the largest and most sophisticated in Mesoamerica.……続きを見る

There are notorious figures in history who have withstood the test of time, and then there is Hannibal Barca. This man stands in a unique category of his own because the name of Hannibal Barca not o……続きを見る

Alexander the Great became king of Macedon in 336 BC, when he was only 20 years old, and died at the age of 32, twelve years later. During his reign he conquered the Achaemenid Persian Empire, the l……続きを見る

This short book follows the history of city design and development from the late Neolithic through to the early Iron Age. It is the first book in a series that charts the history of how our ancestor……続きを見る

Explore the Captivating History of Babylon The Babylonian influence upon its successors and even modern society knows no bounds. One of the leading civilizations of Mesopotamia, the Babylonians prov……続きを見る

This volume brings together specialists from a broad demographic and professional range – academics, museum curators, students, and content creators – to discuss case studies, challenges, and potent……続きを見る

AN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A compelling and timely study of what drove history's most influential civilisations... the book comes with impeccable timing... An entertaining and informative read f……続きを見る

In "The Story of Atlantis and the Lost Lemuria," W. Scott-Elliot embarks on an illuminating exploration of two legendary civilizations that have captivated human imagination for centuries. This work……続きを見る

In "On the Ruin of Britain," Gildas presents a poignant and somber reflection on the state of post-Roman Britain, revealing the moral decay and societal fractures that plagued the island during the ……続きを見る

In "The Testimony of Tradition," David MacRitchie offers a profound exploration of folklore and cultural heritage, positioning oral traditions as critical artifacts that inform our understanding of ……続きを見る

In "The Imperial Peace," W. M. Ramsay systematically explores the effects of the Roman Empire on the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the regions it encompassed. Employing a blend of hist……続きを見る

In "The Round Towers of Ireland; or, The History of the Tuath-De-Danaans," Henry O'Brien delves into the rich tapestry of Irish mythology and history, exploring the enigmatic round towers scattered ……続きを見る

In "The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic," W. Warde Fowler meticulously explores the rich tapestry of religious festivities that characterized ancient Rome prior to the rise of the Empi……続きを見る

The "Prose Edda," composed by Snorri Sturluson in the early 13th century, serves as a fundamental text for understanding Norse mythology and poetics. This comprehensive work is not merely a collecti……続きを見る