Historical mystery writer Doherty visits his favourite hero in a nonfiction investigation: seeking the true nature of Alexander's death, portrays him as a man who wanted to be a god, a Greek who wanted to be Persian, and reconsiders standard histories.Carroll and Graf, 2004; 236 pp.; EN; index; hbVan/List Price € 28,70 Voor/Our Price € 9,50Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 67 %
The love affair between Antony and Cleopatra is one of the most famous stories from the ancient world. As one of the 3 men in control of the Roman Empire, Antony was perhaps the most powerful man of his day, while Cleopatra, who had already been Julius Caesar's lover, was the beautiful queen of Egypt, Rome's most important province. In this history, based on ancient sources and archeological evidence, Goldsworthy gives us the facts behind this famous couple.Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2010; 470 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 39,50 Voor/Our Price € 17,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 55 %
The art of the Celts was the earliest significant contribution of the north to the history of European art. Neighbours and contemporaries of the Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans, the Celts received inspiration from these advanced civilizations, which set their own creativity in motion. The catalogue contains 40 masterpieces, all outstanding examples illustrating the development of Celtic art.Mercatorfonds, 2009; 303 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 70,00 Voor/Our Price € 28,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 59 %
Africa does not give up its secrets easily. Buried there lie answers about the origins of humankind. After a century of investigation, scientists have transformed our understanding of the beginnings of human life. But vital clues still remain hidden. In Born in Africa, Meredith follows the trail of discoveries about human origins made by scientists over the last 100 years, recounting their intense rivalry, personal feuds, and fierce controversies as well as their feats of skill en endurance.Public Affairs, 2011; 230 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 26,99 Voor/Our Price € 10,80Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 60 %
In 1898, a British landowner excavated the large Buddhist Piprahwa stupa on his estate near India's border with Nepal. This caused a sensation, as it followed the discovery nearby of the birthplace of the Buddha and the legendary city of Kapilavastu. It became known that German archeologist Anton Fuhrer, already accused of faking results and making bogus claims, was associated with the dig. Allen tells the story on the validity of the Piprahwa dig and considers the results of recent carbon dating.Haus Books, 2008; 292 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 26,95 Voor/Our Price € 9,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 63 %
Byzantium gave its name to an ancient empire that lasted for over 1000 years, and is now seen as a link between the ancient world and the medieval period. Morgan provides a concise and enthralling history of Byzantium. Chartwell Books, 2009.; 158 pp.; EN; index; hbVan/List Price € 14,00 Voor/Our Price € 6,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 50 %
In 52 BC at Alesia in what is now Burgundy in France Julius Caesar pulled off one of the great feats of Roman arms. His heavily outnumbered army utterly defeated the combined forces of the Gallic tribes led by Vercingetorix and completed the Roman conquest of Gaul. Peter Inker reconstructs the Alesia battle in graphic detail.Pen and Sword, 2008; 166 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 39,95 Voor/Our Price € 17,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 55 %
This revised edition of a classic book looks in detail at the life of the poet Catullus in the Rome of Julius Caesar, providing the reader with a fascinating and coherent picture of the life and work of Catullus whilst illuminating the unrest, violence that surrounded ancient Rome. Includes a selection of poems.Amberley, 2010; 235 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; pbVan/List Price € 24,95 Voor/Our Price € 8,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 64 %
The chariot changed the face of ancient warfare. This unique book traces the rise and fall of the chariot right across the Old World, from Ireland, through Rome, Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China. Illustrated throughout.Overlook, 2005; 344 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 28,65 Voor/Our Price € 10,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 62 %
Ernle Bradford's special knowledge of the Mediterranean world and his exceptional powers of description and historical reconstruction bring to life this illustrated biography of the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, one of the world's most legendary women. She was an astute politician who devoted her life tryimg to save the Kingdom of Egypt from domination by the Romans.Penguin, 2001; 278 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w; pbVan/List Price € 18,00 Voor/Our Price € 7,90Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 56 %
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