History - Civilization

Author: Victor Davis HansonISBN-10: 1541673514ISBN-13: 9781541673519Publisher: Basic BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/2025Pages: 352Format: PaperbackSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.88d

The adage that an army "marches on its stomach" finds renewed emphasis in this collection of essays. Focusing on military diet and supply from Homer through the Roman Empire, Diet and Logistics in Greek and Roman Warfare explains regional dietary options and reassesses traditional...

In modern life, an identity document bearing a photograph is an indispensable feature. Yet this connection between physical appearance and legal identity is not as modern as it may seem. In Graeco-Roman Egypt, Greek texts also bore "lexical photographs" standardised, detailed physical descriptions (eikones)...

The Augustan period in Rome was a golden age for poetry, and also the age in which the cult of the author began in the west. By examining some early poetic understandings of what it might have meant to be Vergil, Ovid, and Tibullus,...

NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The King s Mirror (Speculum Regale Konungs Skuggsja): Translated From The Old Norse With Introduction And Notes By Laurence Marcellus Larson Edited By Erik J. Friis This book is a result...

This Pauly Supplement volume does not treat military history purely as the history of war, but understands it in the context of all societal, political, economic, technological, cultural and religious phenomena related to the army and warfare in the Greco-Roman world. It also pays...

A groundbreaking account of how the Roman Empire shaped the life and death of Jesus, overturning centuries of historical beliefs around the world--from the New York Times bestselling author of The First Clash. In late 31 AD, after the Roman senators murdered Lucius Sejanus,...

Plundering and taking home precious objects from a defeated enemy was a widespread activity in the Greek and Hellenistic-Roman world. In this volume literary critics, historians and archaeologists join forces in investigating this phenomenon in terms of appropriation and cultural change. In-depth interpretations of...

An orator turns to an actor for advice, citizens expect assemblies to unfold like dramas, and a theater-goer cries at a play thinking of his fallen enemy: no Life escapes the mention of theatrical imagery in Plutarch's paralleled biographies. And yet this is the...

Who or what makes innovation spread? Ten case-studies from Greco-Roman Antiquity and the early modern period address human and non-human agency in innovation. Was Erasmus the 'superspreader' of the use of New Ancient Greek? How did a special type of clamp contribute to architectural...

Unavailable for too long, this new edition reprints the original text of Renfrew's groundbreaking study, supplemented with a new introduction by the author and a foreword by John Cherry, in order to make this landmark publication available once again.Author: Colin Renfrew, John CherryISBN-10: 0977409465ISBN-13:...

It was half a million years ago that Britain first parted from Europe. As ice melted, water smashed through the chalky land bridge that separated Britain from the continent of Europe, forming what we now know as the English Channel, and the French call...

Collectors are often praised for their taste in art or contributions to science, but there can be a darker side: their passion is sometimes driven by dangerous obsession. Roman emperors who lusted after statues; Chinese scholars obsessed with rocks and flowers; fin de si?cle...

The essential role of ethnographic thought in the Roman empire and how it evolved in Late Antiquity Ethnography is indispensable for every empire, as important as armies, tax collectors, or ambassadors. It helps rulers articulate cultural differences, and it lets the inhabitants of the...

Author: Jack R. BialikISBN-13: 9798868502293Publisher: Mill City Press, IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2025Pages: 266Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d

Author: Jack R. BialikISBN-13: 9798868502309Publisher: Mill City Press, IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2025Pages: 266Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d

How the global mind drives the evolution of both consciousness and civilization - Explains how our brains receive consciousness from the global mind, which upgrades human consciousness according to a pre-set divine time frame - Reveals how the Mayan Calendar provides a blueprint for...

Author: Lizzie WadeISBN-10: 0063097303ISBN-13: 9780063097308Publisher: HarperLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/06/2025Pages: 320Format: Hardcover

This volume draws the outlines of a new field of scholarship at the crossroads of the social histories of punishment and labour. It poses key questions: What is "punishment" and how is it legitimized? In particular, how do punitive practices contribute to shape the...

Warfare and the Dynamics of Political Control draws on a wealth of interdisciplinary perspectives to explore how conflict shapes the establishment and maintenance of political institutions, from small-scale societies to expansive empires. The book examines the material and ideological factors that drive warfare, the...

Discover the Fascinating Journey of European History with 1000 Interesting Facts!Explore the rich story of Europe's past, from ancient times to the modern era. This book offers a wide view of Europe's most important periods, from prehistoric civilizations to the European Union. Each chapter...

This classic work traces the origins and evolution of cynicism, from ancient Greece to the present day. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of philosophy, Dudley explores the many forms and manifestations of cynicism, and the ways in which it...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Edwyn Bevan (1870-1943) remarks in his preface to this two-volume work of 1902 that there is 'much to discourage an attempt to write a history of the Seleucid dynasty', notably 'how often the narrative must halt for deficiency of materials'. However, Bevan, a scholar...

This book is a book of books with opening and closing chapters based on a young man's role as a historian here in America to preserve a union under attack and restore communities in need to the rightful luster and beauty of precious humanity...

In A Child's History of England, Charles Dickens brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of England's past, from ancient times through the reign of William and Mary. With vivid storytelling, this accessible history offers readers a captivating glimpse into the nation's key events,...

This volume, the 38th year of published proceedings, contains four papers and commentaries presented to the Boston Area Colloquium in Ancient Philosophy during 2023. Topics: Theophrastus's interpretation of De Anima III 5 defended against the traditional readings; a new interpretation of Empedocles' cosmology, aiming...

This book introduces non-specialist readers to the history of how human societies have sought to control, use and exploit our oceans, seas and shorelines over time in different geographical and cultural contexts. Author: Erika Techera, Joy McCannISBN-10: 036743718XISBN-13: 9780367437183Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2024Pages: 324Format: HardcoverWeight:...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Uses case studies to examine the social context and cultural and political management of appropriating abandoned objects and assets.Forsaken Relics is the result of an interdisciplinary dialogue between history, archaeology, and ethnography on the topic of the appropriation of disputed goods and places. Scholars...

Of the books authored by Martin R. Delany (1812-1885), The Origin of Races and Color is perhaps the most obscure. Out-of-print until now, it has been available to the public only through select libraries. At the time of its publication in 1879, this valuable...

Who doesn't sense that society has turned a corner? And not for the better! Who isn't more nervous about the future now than they were years ago? Who doesn't long for the "good old days", but realizes those days are gone forever? Would you...

Discover Denmark's Fascinating Past with 500 Captivating Trivia Questions!Are you passionate about history, or simply curious about Denmark's rich heritage? Whether you're a seasoned history buff or just looking for a fun way to learn, this book is the perfect companion.Explore the intriguing world...

An original, authoritative, and lively cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day. Islam Issa's father had always told him about their city's magnificence, and as he looked at the new library in Alexandria it finally hit home....

Discover Denmark's Fascinating Past with 500 Captivating Trivia Questions!Are you passionate about history, or simply curious about Denmark's rich heritage? Whether you're a seasoned history buff or just looking for a fun way to learn, this book is the perfect companion.Explore the intriguing world...

A lively and engaging introduction to the progress of science over the ages "In Mr. Bynum's telling, a little history goes a long way."--Alan Hirshfeld, Wall Street Journal Science is key to understanding the infinite distances of space, the tiniest living organisms body and...

In this concise and informative guide, Bishop traces the origins and evolution of the great civilizations of East Asia. He explores the cultural and historical contexts that gave rise to Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and other major religious and philosophical traditions, as well as the...

In The Decline of Nations, Joseph F. Johnston delivers riveting lessons on the U.S. government viewed through the lens of excessive centralization and deterioration of the rule of law. The Decline of Nations takes an in-depth look at the condition of the contemporary United...

This is a Festschrift offered by friends and colleagues to papyrologist and ancient historian Peter van Minnen. The volume contains the edition or re-edition of 52 papyri and ostraca, dating from between the third century BCE and the eighth century CE. Their subjects vary...

Discover the Denisovans: A Lost Human Species Still in Our DNAIn 2008, scientists found evidence of a new ancient human species-the Denisovans. While they lived at the same time as the Neanderthals, the Denisovans were different in surprising ways. The most amazing part? They...

A riveting exploration of one of history's most enduring mysteries, How I Found the Lost Atlantis follows Paul Schliemann's quest to uncover the truth behind the legendary lost continent. Drawing upon a secret inheritance from his grandfather, Heinrich Schliemann-the celebrated archaeologist who uncovered Troy-Paul...

This work traverses an incredible history of mysteries, battles and achievements, providing a fascinating insight into this enigmatic civilization that left a unique legacy in the region of Central America, and whose traditions remain alive in various countries.Author: Felipe BoschettiISBN-10: 6560950476ISBN-13: 9786560950474Publisher: Camelot EditoraLanguage:...

The Outline of History, subtitled either "The Whole Story of Man" or "Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind", is a work by H. G. Wells that first appeared in an illustrated version of 24 fortnightly installments beginning on 22 November 1919 and...

Ten thousand years ago, our species made a radical shift in its way of life: We became farmers rather than hunter-gatherers. Although this decision propelled us into the modern world, renowned geneticist and anthropologist Spencer Wells demonstrates that such a dramatic change in lifestyle...

Author: Billy WellmanISBN-13: 9798887654775Publisher: Billy WellmanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/2024Pages: 478Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.77lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d

The History of Beer takes readers on a fascinating journey through the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of one of humanity's oldest and most beloved beverages. From the earliest evidence of brewing in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the modern-day craft beer revolution, this book...

Discover the weirdest moments in human history!This journey will expose you to a number of facts, including: Stunts of the Stone Age: Uncover the shocking and awe-inspiring stunts of our Stone Age ancestors that will leave you speechless.The Enigmatic World of Ancient Egypt: Explore...

In "Unwhitewashing American History," author Oswald D. B. embarks on a powerful and eye-opening journey, shattering the whitewashed versions of America's past that have long dominated the mainstream narrative. Through meticulous research and a captivating storytelling style, this book challenges readers to confront the...

The love story of Cupid and Psyche, the powerful god of love and a human girl, has fascinated readers for centuries, ever since it was written by the Roman author Apuleius in the second century AD. The enchanting story can be read as both...