Ancient history is a time period from the beginning of writing and recorded human history to as far as late antiquity. The span of recorded history is roughly 5,000 years, beginning with the Sumerian cuneiform script. Ancient history covers all continents inhabited by humans in the period 3000 BC – AD 500.
Greece. Soft cover. 26 b/w photographs of the region around the Temple of Delphi, Greece. No date, c1900 - 1920 minimal text and no publishing information but Greek on rear of wraps. String tied wraps. 6.75 by 10 inches. Wraps worn, toned and chipped. The photos are all in good.....
![Item #19554 History of Julius Caesar [Roman Empire]. Jacob Abbott](https://blindhorsebooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/19554.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1730742777)
Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Company, 1900. Jacob Abbott’s History of Julius Caesar is widely regarded as an accessible, engaging introduction to the life and times of Caesar, offering an in-depth view of his rise, military achievements, and political maneuvers. Abbott’s style is both informative and straightforward, aiming to make the complex.....
UK: Cambridge University Press, 2002. Susan E. Alcock offers a compelling exploration into the rich tapestry of Greek archaeology, focusing on landscapes, monuments, and their enduring cultural memories. The book's strength lies in its interdisciplinary approach, blending archaeology, history, and cultural studies to present a nuanced understanding of Greek civilization.....
New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2003. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Juan Luis Arsuaga's The Neanderthal's Necklace offers a captivating exploration of Neanderthal life, shedding light on their intelligence and social complexity. Arsuaga, a renowned paleoanthropologist, challenges traditional views by highlighting the cultural and symbolic aspects.....
New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2020. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Barrett, drawing from extensive historical sources, navigates the complexities of Nero's reign amidst the devastating fire of AD 64. Through a scholarly lens, he illuminates the political intrigues, cultural dynamics, and socio-economic impacts of the fire.....
California: Getty Museum Pubns, 1987. First Edition, First Printing. The book features contributions from esteemed scholars such as Dietrich von Bothmer, Martin Robertson, and John Boardman. These essays explore various facets of the Amasis Painter's work, including his stylistic evolution, thematic choices, and cultural context. For instance, Robertson examines the.....
London: Thames & Hudson, 2001. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. A comprehensive and richly illustrated exploration of ancient Greek pottery, offering insights into its artistic, cultural, and historical significance. Boardman, a renowned expert in Greek art, delves into the evolution of vase painting from the Geometric period.....
UK: Sutton Publishing, 2003. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Brown-Lowe challenges conventional narratives by proposing that the civilization's roots may trace back to African Jewish communities, potentially linked to the legendary figures of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. He draws upon recent DNA evidence to.....
New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. Written for the travellor, the author describes the archaeological remains of the Romans in the various regions of England and depicts the way of life of the Romans in England.
New York: Gulliver Books, [Harcourt, Brace and Company], 1994. A richly illustrated, concise survey of the major facets of ancient Greek civilization aimed especially at younger readers. In about 64 pages, it paints scenes of Spartan youth, religious festivals, early medicine, women’s roles, the Olympic Games, Athens’ democracy, Greek theatre.....
South Yorkshire: Pen & Sword Military, 2022. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —This volume represents a modern interdisciplinary approach to Roman military studies, combining archaeological evidence with digital mapping techniques. It addresses one of the most enduring questions in Roman historiography: whether Roman expansion reflected an overarching strategic vision or a series of.....
![Item #15409 Rome: Reconstructed [with DVD]. Giuliana Coletta](https://blindhorsebooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/15409.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1649886752)
Italy: Archeolibri, 2007. Spiral bound. Ancient Rome reconstructed to its original magnificence; An archeological guide to Imperial era monuments as they were and as they are today.
New York and London: Oxford University Press, 1998. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. In this impressive volume, leading scholars offer compelling glimpses into the biblical world, the world in which prophets, poets, sages, and historians created one of our most important texts …. the Bible.For more than a century, archaeologists have.....
New York: 1950: Prentice Hall. 1950. A Very Good Hardcover.
London: Penguin Books Ltd, 2002. The author reconstructs the life and travels of Pytheas, a Greek explorer from Massalia, who journeyed into northern Europe around 330 BCE. While Pytheas's original account has been lost, Cunliffe carefully analyzes references by ancient writers such as Strabo and Pliny the Elder to uncover.....
New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Published by Oxford University Press during a period of major archaeological reassessment, this work reflects the increasingly international approach to prehistoric studies that emerged in the late twentieth century. Under Barry Cunliffe's direction, it became one of the most comprehensive single-volume introductions.....
New York: Behrman House / Random House, 1968. Eban's narrative prowess shines as he delves into the complexities of Jewish identity, examining the intersection of faith, tradition, and survival. He navigates through epochs marked by triumphs and tribulations, from the Golden Age of Spain to the horrors of the Holocaust.....
Cairo: S. O. P. Press, 1945. A detailed history with b/w photographs.
![Item #22073 The Ark Before Noah: Decoding the Story of the Flood [Pre-Genesis - Babylonian]....](https://blindhorsebooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/22073.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1781292735)
New York: Doubleday, 2014. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Irving Finkel serves as Assistant Keeper of the Department of the Middle East at the British Museum and is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on ancient Mesopotamian texts. This volume brought international attention.....
![Item #20581 The Discovery of the Greek Bronze Age [plus Minoan & Mycenaean Civilization]. J....](https://blindhorsebooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/20581.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1748889806)
Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1996. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. This insightful exploration into the archaeology and cultural history of ancient Greece during the Bronze Age. Fitton meticulously chronicles the excavations, artifacts, and archaeological sites that uncovered the richness of the Greek Bronze Age. From the iconic.....
New York: Thomas Dunne Books, 2007. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. 476 A. D.: The Roman Empire, riddled with corruption and staggered by centuries of barbarian onslaughts, now faces its greatest challenge not only to its wealth and prestige, but to its very existence.....
![Item #20379 The Celtic World [Archaeology] [Anthropology]. Miranda J. Green](https://blindhorsebooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/20379.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1745958168)
London and New York: Routledge, 1996. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. This extensive work delves into the multifaceted aspects of Celtic life, including archaeology, language, literature, urban development, warfare, rural existence, art, religion, mythology, trade, industry, political structures, society, and technology from its earliest archaeological traces to the early post-Roman period.....
New York, New York, U.S.A. Heritage Press, 1989. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. Surveys the man-made and natural wonders of the world and details the myth, art, archeology, and history of each site.
Albany: State University of New York Press, 2001. Robert Hahn's Anaximander and the Architects presents a groundbreaking interdisciplinary analysis, proposing that the origins of Greek philosophy were significantly influenced by architectural practices in ancient Egypt and Greece. Hahn argues that monumental building projects, particularly those involving the construction of columns.....
Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. Halley’s Bible Handbook: With the New International Version, Revised and Expanded Edition (2000), continues the legacy of Henry H. Halley’s accessible and authoritative reference work on Scripture. This edition provides updated scholarship, maps, charts, and summaries, integrating the New International Version (NIV) translation for modern readers. Halley’s.....