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Women and the Law in the Roman Empire: A Sourcebook on Marriage, Divorce and Widowhood
ISBN: 9780415152419 / Angielski / Miękka / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) It is widely recognized that Roman law is an important source of information about women in the Roman world, and can present a more rounded and accurate picture than literary sources. This sourcebook fully exploits the rich legal material of the imperial period - from Augustus (31 BCE - 14 CE) to the end of the western Roman Empire (476 CE), incorporating both pagan and Christian eras, and explaining the rights women held under Roman law, the restrictions to which they were subject, and legal regulations on marriage, divorce and widowhood. The main focus is on the major legal texts (the...
It is widely recognized that Roman law is an important source of information about women in the Roman world, and can present a more rounded and accura...
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239,46 zł |
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The Rome that Did Not Fall: The Survival of the East in the Fifth Century
ISBN: 9780415154031 / Angielski / Twarda / 286 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) The Rome that Did Not Fall provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive narrative and analysis of the Roman empire in the east, charting its remarkable growth and development which resulted in the distinct and enduring civilization of Byzantium. It considers:
* the fourth century background * the invasions of Attila * the resources of the east * the struggle for stability * the achievements of Anastasius. The Rome that Did Not Fall provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive narrative and analysis of the Roman empire in the east, charting its re...
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702,94 zł |
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Roman Villas: A Study in Social Structure
ISBN: 9780415167192 / Angielski / Twarda / 416 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Roman Villas explores the social structures of the Roman world by analysing the plans of buildings of all sizes from slightly Romanized farms to palaces. The ways in which the rooms are grouped together; how they intercommunicate; and the ways in which individual rooms and the house are approached, reveal various social patterns, which question traditional ideas about the Roman family and household. J. T. Smith argues that virtually all houses were occupied by groups of varying composition, challenging the received wisdom that they were single family houses whose size reflected only...
Roman Villas explores the social structures of the Roman world by analysing the plans of buildings of all sizes from slightly Romanized farms...
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702,94 zł |
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The Roman Cavalry
ISBN: 9780415170390 / Angielski / Miękka / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. This text describes the origins of the mounted units of the Roman army and trace their development from temporary allied troops to the regular alae and cohorts. It draws together evidence from a wide variety of sources: archaeological, epigraphic and literary, as well as comparing ancient testimony with more recent experience of the use of cavalry. The book covers the subject from the perspective of both the men and the horses. How were the horses selected and...
The cavalry was a vital part of the army of Rome and it played a significant role in the expansion and success of the Roman Empire. This text describe...
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229,06 zł |
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Human Rights in Ancient Rome
ISBN: 9780415173209 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Human rights is at the forefront of contemporary thinking, but the extensive literature on the subject focuses on human rights in today's world and pays little or no attention to the contributions of classical antiquity. This book provides the modern concept of human rights with a pedigree and uncovers its roots. After an introductory chapter on human rights in ancient Greece, Richard A. Bauman provides a detailed exposition of the Roman position of the Republic and the Principate. The first Roman experiments centre largely on the turn of the 3rd century BC. In the 2nd century this leads into...
Human rights is at the forefront of contemporary thinking, but the extensive literature on the subject focuses on human rights in today's world and pa...
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676,90 zł |
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Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire
ISBN: 9780415173230 / Angielski / Twarda / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire presents a study of third century Rome, which is lavishly illustrated and a lucid read, typical of Michael Grant's inimitable style. Michael Grant examines... Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire presents a study of third century Rome, which is lavishly illustrated and a lucid read, typical ... |
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676,90 zł |
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Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt: A Social History
ISBN: 9780415186063 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) The province of Egypt provides unique archaeological and documentary evidence for the study of the Roman army. In this fascinating social history Richard Alston examines the economic, cultural, social and legal aspects of a military career, illuminating the life and role of the individual soldier in the army.
Soldier and Society in Roman Eygpt provides a complete reassessment of the impact of the Roman army on local societies, and convincingly challenges the orthodox picture. The soldiers are seen not as an isolated elite living in fear of the local populations, but as relatively... The province of Egypt provides unique archaeological and documentary evidence for the study of the Roman army. In this fascinating social history Rich...
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197,81 zł |
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Empire of Pleasures
ISBN: 9780415186247 / Angielski / Twarda / 346 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Empire of Pleasures presents an evocative survey of the sensory culture of the Roman Empire, showing how the Romans themselves depicted their food, wine and entertainments in literature and in art.
This fascinating journey envelops the reader in a world devoted to the titillation and fulfilment of the senses, allowing them to recapture the Empire as it was sensed and imagined by those who lived in it. It will fascinate and entrance anyone with a love of the classical world Empire of Pleasures presents an evocative survey of the sensory culture of the Roman Empire, showing how the Romans themselves depicted their food, wi...
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702,94 zł |
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Roman Edessa : Politics and Culture on the Eastern Fringes of the Roman Empire, 114 - 242 C.E.
ISBN: 9780415187879 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) The ancient city of Edessa (modern-day Urfa, Turkey), well-watered and located on a trade route, underwent major urban development in the Seleucid period and came under Parthian influence at the end of the second century. Its rulers - the Abgarid dynasty with Arab/Nabatean connections - pursued a semi-independent policy until Edessa came permanently within the Roman orbit under Septimius Severus.
The ancient city of Edessa (modern-day Urfa, Turkey), well-watered and located on a trade route, underwent major urban development in the Seleucid per...
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702,94 zł |
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Constructing Identities in Late Antiquity
ISBN: 9780415194068 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This text examines the theme of identity, whether it be geographic, ethnic, religious, status or sex-based. Through discussions of particular Roman texts and images, the contributors show not only how these texts were used to create and organise particular visions of late antique society and culture, but also how constructions of identity and culture contributed to the fashioning of late antiquity into a discrete historical period.
This text examines the theme of identity, whether it be geographic, ethnic, religious, status or sex-based. Through discussions of particular Roman te...
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702,94 zł |
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Growing Up and Growing Old in Ancient Rome : A Life Course Approach
ISBN: 9780415202008 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Throughout history, every culture has had its own ideas on what growing up and growing old means, with variations between chronological, biological and social ageing, and with different emphases on the critical stages and transitions from birth to death. This volume highlights the role of age in determining behaviour, and expectations of behaviour, across the life span of an inhabitant of Ancient Rome. Drawing on developments in the social sciences, as well as ancient evidence, the authors focus on the period c.200BC - 200AD, looking at childhood, the transition to adulthood, maturity, and...
Throughout history, every culture has had its own ideas on what growing up and growing old means, with variations between chronological, biological an...
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702,94 zł |
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A History of Rome under the Emperors
ISBN: 9780415206471 / Angielski / Miękka / 656 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) A History of Rome Under the Emperors provides an authoritative survey of four centuries of Roman history, and a unique window on German thought in the last century. It caused a sensation when it was published in Germany in 1992, and was front page news in many newspapers. Now in an English paperback edition, this book represents the great lost work of Theodor Mommsen (d. 1903) -- one of the greatest Roman historians of the nineteenth century, and the only one ever to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A History of Rome Under the Emperors is the work that would... A History of Rome Under the Emperors provides an authoritative survey of four centuries of Roman history, and a unique window on German thoug...
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218,64 zł |
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Experiencing Rome : Culture, Identity and Power in the Roman Empire
ISBN: 9780415212854 / Angielski / Twarda / 576 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) The 12 essays in this book provide a fresh look at some central aspects of Roman culture and society.
The 12 essays in this book provide a fresh look at some central aspects of Roman culture and society.
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781,04 zł |
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The Roman Invasion of Britain
ISBN: 9780415218283 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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239,46 zł |
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Imperial Roman Army
ISBN: 9780415222952 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Now available in paperback, The Imperial Roman Army looks at the structure and development of the army between the Republic and the Late Empire, examining why the army has always been accorded such a prominent position in the history of the Roman Empire, and whether that view is justified.
The book is divided into three sections. The author first examines the major divisions of army organization, the legions, the auxiliary units, the fleet and how the men were recruited. Secondly he looks at what the army did, their training, tactics and strategy. Finally he considers the... Now available in paperback, The Imperial Roman Army looks at the structure and development of the army between the Republic and the Late Empi...
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208,23 zł |
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Who's Who in the Roman World
ISBN: 9780415224109 / Angielski / Twarda / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Who's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 364, this is an authoritative and hugely enjoyable guide to an era which continues to fascinate today. The figures included come from all walks of Roman life and include some of history's most famous - not to mention infamous - figures as well as hitherto little-known, but no less fascinating, characters. These include:
* the notorious emperors - Caligula; Nero; Elagabalus; Commodus * the great poets, philosophers... Who's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from th...
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505,02 zł |
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Travel and Geography in the Roman Empire
ISBN: 9780415230346 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) The remains of Roman roads are a powerful reminder of the travel and communications system that was needed to rule a vast and diverse empire. Yet few people have questioned just how the Romans - both military and civilians - travelled, or examined their geographical understanding in an era which offered a greatly increased potential for moving around, and a much bigger choice of destinations.
This volume provides new perspectives on these issues, and some controversial arguments; for instance, that travel was not limited to the elite, and that maps as we know them did not exist in the... The remains of Roman roads are a powerful reminder of the travel and communications system that was needed to rule a vast and diverse empire. Yet few ...
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702,94 zł |
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Year of the Four Emperors
ISBN: 9780415232289 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) After Nero's notorious reign, the Romans surely deserved a period of peace and tranquility. Instead, during AD69, three emperors were murdered: Galba, just days into the post, Otho and Vitellius. The same year also saw civil war in Italy, two desperate battles at Cremona and the capture of Rome for Vespasian, which action saw the fourth emperor of the year, but also brought peace.
This classic work, now updated and reissued under a new title, is a gripping account of this tumultuous year. Wellesley also focuses on the year's historical importance, which also marked the watershed between... After Nero's notorious reign, the Romans surely deserved a period of peace and tranquility. Instead, during AD69, three emperors were murdered: Galba,...
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702,94 zł |
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Galen on Food and Diet
ISBN: 9780415232326 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) Galen, the personal physician of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, wrote what was long regarded as the definitive guide to a healthy diet, and profoundly influenced medical thought for centuries. Based on his theory of the four humours, these works describe the effects on health of a vast range of foods including lettuce, lard, peaches and hyacinths.
This book makes all his texts on food available in English for the first time, and provides many captivating insights into the ancient understanding of food and health. Galen, the personal physician of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, wrote what was long regarded as the definitive guide to a healthy diet, and profoundly i...
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702,94 zł |
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The Government of the Roman Empire: A Sourcebook
ISBN: 9780415232364 / Angielski / Twarda / 308 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych (dostawa przed świętami) This book reveals how an empire that stretched from Glasgow to Aswan in Egypt could be ruled from a single city and still survive more than a thousand years. The Government of the Roman Empire is the only sourcebook to concentrate on the administration of the empire, using the evidence of contemporary writers and historians.
Specifically designed for students, with extensive cross-referencing, bibliographies and introductions and explanations for each item, this new edition brings the book right up-to-date, and makes it the ideal resource for students of the subject. This book reveals how an empire that stretched from Glasgow to Aswan in Egypt could be ruled from a single city and still survive more than a thousand...
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624,83 zł |
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