Ancient history

Procopius of Caesarea was born in approximately 500.

An unprecedented analysis of the origin story of New Mexico's modern water management system.

Indigeneity has become a prominent yet contested concept in national and international politics, as well as within the social sciences.

Drawing on ethnographic inquiry and the anthropological literature on doubt and atheism, this volume explores people's reluctance to pursue religion.

In Brazil, where forest meets savanna, new towns, agribusiness and hydroelectric plants form a patchwork with the indigenous territories.

This book presents current research in the political ecology of indigenous revival and its role in nature conservation in critical areas in the Americas.

Some indigenous people, while remaining attached to their traditional homelands, leave them to make a new life for themselves in white towns and cities, thus constituting an indigenous diaspora .

Nowhere have recent environmental and social changes been more pronounced than in post-Soviet Siberia.

What did it mean to be a professional teacher in the prestigious "e;liberal schools"e;-the schools of grammar and rhetoric-in late antiquity?

A beautifully illustrated account of the history and archaeology of an iconic feature of the English landscape, as part of the stunning Landmark Library series.

'A thrilling read' Tom Holland'History-writing at its best' Barry StraussBy the end of his short life, Alexander the Great had redrawn the map of the ancient world to create an empire that stretched from the Adriatic Sea to the Indian subcontinent.

The Pyramid Texts were carved onto the walls of burial chambers in royal pyramids 4,000 years ago.

The Athens of Socrates's time has gone down in history as the very place where democracy and freedom of speech were born.

In the 50s BC, Julius Caesar conducted a brutal war against the tribes of ancient Gaul.

Culinary Technology of the Ancient Near East discusses the technical aspects of meal preparation, cooking, and baking in the ancient Near East, exploring a wide range of topics including kitchens, cooking equipment, cooking and baking vessels, and serving and eating utensils.

This multidisciplinary volume examines the ongoing effects of James G.

This book offers a historical-materialist reading of the opening chapters of the book of Genesis in an attempt to revive their potential to engage people in truthful discussions about power and pleasure.

A biography of the man who ascended the ranks of the military and government to become Roman Emperor.

A unique compilation of more than one thousand concise biographies of those involved in the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the struggle for power after his death.

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 bring Ancient Rome to life through painting, this colorful, comprehensive anthology is a must-have for any enthusiast of the period, and of military history in general.

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 bring Ancient Rome to life through painting, this colorful, comprehensive anthology is a must-have for any enthusiast of the period, and of military history in general.

Until the publication of this captivating biography, no such volume on Trajan’s life has been tailored to the general reader.

Until the publication of this captivating biography, no such volume on Trajan’s life has been tailored to the general reader.

A unique compilation of more than one thousand concise biographies of those involved in the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the struggle for power after his death.

Since 1975 much new archaeological evidence has come to light to illuminate the immense undertaking of Septimius Severus campaigns in Scotland, allowing for the first time the true story of this savage invasion to be told.

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Incorporating the latest research, The Victor's Crown offers an analysis of how competitive sport emerged in Greece during the eighth century BC, and then how the great festival cycle of Classical Greece came into being during the sixth century BC.

Designed as an undergraduate textbook, and shaped by needs of both Muslim and Christian students across Africa, this resource provides a thorough introduction to the history, theology and teaching of early Christianity.

Designed as an undergraduate textbook, and shaped by needs of both Muslim and Christian students across Africa, this resource provides a thorough introduction to the history, theology and teaching of early Christianity.

This volume focuses on the past, current and future success of Maori and Pasifika peoples in tertiary education within Aotearoa New Zealand.

For two years in the mid-thirteenth century England was torn by a bloody civil war between the king and his nobles.

The fascinating biography of the ancient Roman military commander and politician who led the Siege of Syracuse during the Second Punic War.

"e;[A] splendid and scholarly work .

The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC is one of the most famous battles in history.

This historical guide retells, in graphic detail, the story of nine of the most important battles to be fought in Scotland south of the Highland Line, stretching from Aberdeen to the Firth of Clyde.

For two years in the mid-thirteenth century England was torn by a bloody civil war between the king and his nobles.

This historical guide retells, in graphic detail, the story of nine of the most important battles to be fought in Scotland south of the Highland Line, stretching from Aberdeen to the Firth of Clyde.

The fascinating biography of the ancient Roman military commander and politician who led the Siege of Syracuse during the Second Punic War.

A new translation of the 2nd-century Greek manual on warfare.

This Ancient Roman military history examines the famous Gallic Wars, in which Julius Caesar extended Roman rule across much of Europe.

In Florence cathedral hangs a remarkable portrait by Uccello of Sir John Hawkwood, the English soldier of fortune who commanded the Florentine army at the age of 70 and earned a formidable reputation as one of the foremost mercenaries of the late middle ages.

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous men in history, and many believe he was the greatest military genius of all time (Julius Caesar wept at the feet of his statue in envy of his achievements).

This military biography chronicles the dramatic life of the Ancient Greek ruler whose name became synonymous with self-defeating victory.

Navigating a diversity of religious myths and worldviews in both conventional and nuanced secular ways, this edited volume explores transdisciplinary common knowledge and global citizenship ideology through the lens of spirituality, depth hermeneutics, and multimodality.

This book explores the origins of complex political organisation in Inner Asia, which enabled mighty empires, proto-state entities and confederacies such as the Cimmerians, Scythians and the Xiongnu Huns to emerge and dominate large swathes of the Eurasian continent during antiquity.

An ancient historian vividly reconstructs-and persuasively reassesses-the Roman Empire's most significant victory of the Gallic Wars.

A historian of military intelligence presents a revelatory account of ancient Greek battle tactics, including the use of espionage and irregular warfare.

This thrillingly vivid history recounts a pivotal battle of the Peloponnesian War, bringing the drama and personalities of the Sicilian Expedition to life.

"e;A very valuable piece of work, providing a splendid overview"e; of the weapons, armor, shields and chariots used in warfare from 3000 BC to 1200 BC (HistoryOfWar.