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A comprehensive review of the development, geographic spread, and cultural influence of religion in Late Antiquity A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity offers an authoritative and comprehensive……続きを見る

These chapters aim to provide a comprehensive exploration of ancient Chinese maritime transportation, focusing on junks as the primary vessels of trade and travel, covering historical origins, marit……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

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

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

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

A COMPANION TO CITIES IN THE GRECO-ROMAN WORLD A Companion to Cities in the Greco-Roman World offers in-depth coverage of the most important topics in the study of Greek and Roman urbanism. Bringing……続きを見る

In the first volume, Hitler recounts his early life, his disillusionment with post-World War I Germany, and his development of anti-Semitic and nationalist beliefs. He critiques the Treaty of Versai……続きを見る

This paper embodies my keynote address to the seminar on 'Pañchāla and Other Local Coins and Seals: Revisiting and Updating the Numismatic Source of History', organized by the Pañchāla Museum of the……続きを見る

This book offers the first comprehensive analysis of the origin and development of the concept of physical continuity in ancient thought before Aristotle, combining a thorough study of Presocratic p……続きを見る

Plutarch's Lives, written at the beginning of the second century A.D., is a brilliant social history of the ancient world by one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time. In what is by ……続きを見る

The Ptolemaic period in Egypt (332-30 BC) is one of the most well-documented periods of the Hellenistic age: in addition to the papyrological record there are more than 600 surviving Greek and Greek……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

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

Discover the mysteries within ancient maps ー Where exploration and mythology meet This richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique m……続きを見る

Gathering together stunning artwork from Graham Sumner’s impressive, expansive portfolio, featuring never-before-seen illustrations from the artist and reminding us of his exceptional ability to bri……続きを見る

Sister-Queens in the High Hellenistic Period is a cutting-edge exploration of ancient queenship and the significance of family politics in the dysfunctional dynasties of the late Hellenistic world. ……続きを見る

Discover a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary handbook exploring several sub-regions and key themes perfect for a new generation of students A Companion to the Hellenistic and Roman Near East deli……続きを見る

In "The Antiquities of the Jews," Flavius Josephus meticulously chronicles the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people from creation to the Jewish War (66-73 CE). Written in a lucid and ……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 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

In "Jerusalem Explored," Ermete Pierotti presents an intricate examination of the historical and cultural layers that compose the ancient city of Jerusalem. Utilizing a rich and descriptive literary……続きを見る

In "History of Phoenicia," George Rawlinson delivers a meticulously researched and engaging narrative that explores the rich and complex civilization of the Phoenicians. Drawing from an array of anc……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 "History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne," William Edward Hartpole Lecky delivers a thorough exploration of the evolution of moral thought across Europe, spanning from the Roman E……続きを見る

In "The Story of Atlantis," William Scott-Elliot weaves a compelling narrative that seeks to blend myth with scholarly inquiry, offering readers a detailed account of the legendary lost civilization……続きを見る

How did ancient Greeks and Romans perceive their environments: did they see order or chaos, chance or control? And how do their views compare to modern perceptions?Conversing with Chaos in Graeco-Ro……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

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