The Roman World

By their social and material context as markers of graves, dedications and public signs of honour, inscriptions offer a distinct perspective on the...

Examines the often graphic depictions of violence which are characteristic of many genres of Latin literature, from Plautine comedy to the Christia...

Trade, Commerce, and the State in the Roman World - Andrew Wilson, Alan Bowman

The proceedings of the Sixth International Congress on Black Sea Antiquities (Constanta, 2017) is dedicated to the 90th birthday of Prof. Sir John ...

This book provides a new account of the urbanism of the Roman world between 100 BC and AD 300. To do so, it draws on a combination of textual sourc...

Cannabis in the Ancient Greek and Roman World explores the use of cannabis and hemp in medicine, religion, and recreation in the classical period. ...

The study of Roman society and social relations blossomed in the 1970s. By now, we possess a very large literature on the individuals and groups th...

A new history of Roman art and archaeology, from its very beginnings in Etruscan art to the adoption of Christianity.

Reducere. How did the ancient Greeks and Romans envision the end of the world? What is the long-term future of the human race? Will the world always remain a...

Reducere. Associations in the Greco-Roman World provides students and scholars with a clear and readable resource for greater understanding of the social, cu...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Martin (University of Oxford, UK) GoodmanIllustration(s): 22 Line drawings, black and white; 45 Halftones...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Greg (University of California Santa Barbara, USA (greg.d.fisher@gmail.com)) FisherIllustration(s): 20 Ha...

Offering a wide and expansive new treatment of the role water played in the lives of people across the Roman world, papers consider ports and their...

Between 1935 and 1938 the celebrated photographer Roman Vishniac explored the cities and villages of Eastern Europe, capturing life in the Jewish s...

Help every pupil to know more, look closer, think deeper and write better as they develop their historical knowledge and skills throughout Key Stag...

DescriptionAn unparalleled exploration of magic in the Greco-Roman worldWhat did magic mean to the people of ancient Greece and Rome? How did Greek...

DescriptionCapitalizing on the rich historical record of late antiquity, and employing sophisticated methodologies from social and economic history...

DescriptionIn Bathing in the Roman World, Fikret Yegul examines the social and cultural aspects of one of the key Roman institutions. Guiding the r...

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for th...

One of the foremost experts on magic, religion, and the occult in the ancient world provides an unparalleled exploration of magic in the Greco-Roma...

Reducere. J.K. Rowling has drawn deeply from classical sources to inform and color her Harry Potter novels, with allusions ranging from the obvious to the ob...

Reducere. Combining historical, exegetical, and theological interests, Bruce Longenecker here dispels the widespread notion that Paul had little or no concer...

Publisher: Princeton University PressAuthor(s): J. E. LendonIllustration(s): 5 b/w illus.Number of pages: 328Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 168 ...

Bathing in the Roman World - Fikret Yegul

Almost fifteen per cent of the world's population today experiences some form of mental or physical disability and society tries to accommodate the...

Reducere. What was life like for first-century Christians? Imagine a modest-sized Roman home of a well-to-do Christian household wedged into a thickly settle...

Examines the Roman games focusing on the practicalities of entertainment and architectural venues. This book offers an introduction to the main for...

Reducere. DescriptionJoin Carole P. Roman when she visits the beautiful land of Germany in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied ...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Peoples of the Roman World - Mary T. Boatwright

Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): H. H. ScullardIllustration(s): 6 Line drawings, black and whiteNumber of pages: 498Collection: Routledge ...

Reducere. The Roman Empire lasted for more than a millennia. From a small city it grew to encompass almost 1.7 million miles. It's innovations in warfare, po...

Reducere. DescriptionRoman Catholicism may have been around for over 1, 600 years now, but it is one of the most deceptive ongoing religious cults on the pla...

This beautifully designed, full-color textbook introduces the Roman background of the New Testament by immersing students in the life and culture o...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of the Jews, then keep reading...The Jewish people are one of the oldest living people groups on th...

Sister of Caligula. Wife of Claudius. Mother of Nero. The story of Agrippina, at the center of imperial power for three generations, is the story o...

Publisher: Helion & CompanyAuthor(s): Roman ToeppelIllustration(s): 32 b/w photos, 8 colour maps, 2 tablesNumber of pages: 230Collection: Modern Mi...

Reducere. DescriptionJoin Carole P. Roman when she visits the exciting land of Israel in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied cu...

Reducere. Join Carole P. Roman when she visits Poland in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied customs and cultures. Travel to Ea...

Reducere. Let's travel to India Land of bright colors and delicious spices, If You Were Me and Lived in...India, takes young readers on a road trip to learn ...

Reducere. DescriptionJoin Carole P. Roman as she visits the Republic of Italy. Learn what it is like to live in Rome, see the famous architecture, celebrate ...

Reducere. Exploring the world has never easier--or more fun --than with Carole P. Roman's award-winning If You Were Me and Lived In... children's series. Con...

Reducere. Welcome to Hungary Join Carole P. Roman and learn about this beautiful country in Central Europe. Packed with colorful illustrations, children will...

Reducere. Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the exciting island of Cuba in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied customs and c...

Reducere. Carole P. Roman is taking students to Northern Europe again and this time it's to visit Scotland. You'll learn about the fascinating architecture t...

Reducere. Carole P. Roman's award winning series has traveling again and this time it's to East Asia to visit the People's Republic of China. In this book, y...

Reducere. You'll never guess what crazy dish the ancient Incan kings ate. But you can read all about it, and more, in If You Were Me and Lived in...Peru, the...

Reducere. Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and diverse land of Brazil in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied c...

The first book to present an analysis of images of working people in Roman society and to interpret the meaning and significance of these images. W...

An alternative guide to the hidden everyday objects in a city, from the hugely successful podcast 99% Invisible

Reducere. Award winning and best selling author Carole P. Roman travels to beautiful Portugal. This pro active book invites children to think about Portugal'...

Reducere. "If You Were Me and Lived in ...Mexico-A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World" is the first entry in an exciting new children's series...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Number four in a series of world culture, If You Were Me and Lived in... Turkey, explores cultural differences through a child's understanding. A r...

In less than fifty-three years, Rome subjected most of the known world to its rule. This authoritative and compelling work tells the story of the r...

Presents a survey of the perception and reality of the use of cosmetics and perfumes under the Roman Empire. This work, a companion to "Roman Cloth...

Reducere. DescriptionWelcome to Hungary Join Carole P. Roman and learn about this beautiful country in Central Europe. Packed with colorful illustrations, ch...

Reducere. Sit Back & Enjoy Classic Myths of Imagination, Fun & Adventure For Kids! Imagine, for thousands of years people have been telling each other storie...

Narrates the dramatic events of Aurelians life and reign. Aurelian saved the Roman Empire from foreign invasion and collapse, earning him the title...

Reducere. What did Roman children do first when they arrived at school in the morning? What excuse for missing school could be counted on to stave off a whip...

Reducere. A fully illustrated, comprehensive guide to the Roman World - its history, government, army, religion and everyday life. The comprehensive factfind...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. Join Carole P. Roman when she visits Poland in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied customs and cultures. Travel to Ea...

Reducere. Exploring the world has never easier--or more fun --than with Carole P. Roman's award-winning If You Were Me and Lived In... children's series. Con...

Reducere. You'll never guess what crazy dish the ancient Incan kings ate. But you can read all about it, and more, in If You Were Me and Lived in...Peru, the...

Reducere. Join Carole P. Roman as she visits the Republic of Italy. Learn what it is like to live in Rome, see the famous architecture, celebrate a favorite ...

Reducere. Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and diverse land of Brazil in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied c...

Reducere. DescriptionJoin Carole P. Roman when she visits the exciting land of Israel in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied cu...

Reducere. "If You Were Me and Lived in...France-A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World" is the second book in Carole P. Roman's remarkable series...

Reducere. Welcome to Hungary Join Carole P. Roman and learn about this beautiful country in Central Europe. Packed with colorful illustrations, children will...