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Doherty, Paul
The Song of the Gladiator
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Roberts,Cecil
And So To Rome
284p. plates index. illus. on endpapers (dj price clipped, repaired with sticky tape by a previous owner. Now in plastic sleeve.) Book
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Petronius Arbiter
Satyricon
Translated by William Arrowsmith. 192p.) Book
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Staccioli, R. A.
Rome Past and Present - A Guide to the Monumental Centre of Ancient Rome, with Reconstructions of the Monuments.
"Monuments Past & Present series" IIlustrated handbook to the famous sites in Rome. Postcard sized illustrations of the monuments today are overlaid with transparent sheets showing how they would have looked originally. Also includes illustrations of the catacombs and St.Peter's Basilica. 72p. illus (col) Book
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Staccioli, R. A.
Rome Past and Present - A Guide to the Monumental Centre of Ancient Rome, with Reconstructions of the Monuments.
"Monuments Past & Present series" IIlustrated handbook to the famous sites in Rome. Postcard sized illustrations of the monuments today are overlaid with transparent sheets showing how they would have looked originally. Also includes illustrations of the catacombs and St.Peter's Basilica. 72p. illus (col) Book
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Boyle, Leonard
A short guide to St. Clement's, Rome
Pocket sized illustrated guide to the church of San Clemente It features the Roman Mithraic and early Christian structures underneath the present Basilica with transparent diagrams to illustrate the layers below ground. 80p. + plans illus. Label of previous owner on title page, else fine Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Course of Honour
The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who bought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Antonis Caenis, this book recreates Ancient Rome's most turbulent period - the reigns of Tiberius Caligula, Claudius and Nero, and of Vespasian's rise to power.296p. Papqr slightly age toned.else as new. Book
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Tagliamonte, Gianluca
The National Roman Museum : Baths of Diocletian with the Sculptures of the Octagonal Hall
Part of the collections of the National Museum of Rome are housed in part of the restored remains of the Baths of Diocletian. This guide describes the archaeology and history of the buildings and also illustrates the current use of the restored Octagonal Hall as a sculpture gallery. 64p. illus maps bibliography Book
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Lefkowitz, Mary F & Fant, Maureen
Women's Life in Greece and Rome: A Source Book in Translation
" . this highly acclaimed sourcebook examines the public and private lives and legal status of Greek and Roman women. The texts represent women of all social classes, from public figures remembered for their deeds (or misdeeds), to priestesses, poets, and intellectuals, to working women, such as musicians, wet nurses, and prostitutes, to homemakers. The editors have selected texts from hard-to-find sources, such as inscriptions, papyri, and medical treatises, many of which have not previously been translated into English. The res ulting compilation is both an invaluable aid to research and a clear guide through this complex subject.The third edition adds new texts to sections throughout the book,420p. illus bibliography. index Book
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Unstead, R.J.
Looking at Ancient History
Vintaga copy. This book tells in words and pictures the story of the ancient world : Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. It tells how the people of those countries lived and worked - how they dressed, built their homes, travelled, played and fought. Since it is mainly a social history it deals only briefly with political events, but great rulers and men outstanding in their time are introduced and a special chapter is devoted to Alexander the Great and his conquests. There are over 200 illustrations, photographs ,imaginative reconstructions and scenes from ancient history drawn by J. G. B. Knight. The cover design is by Alan Sorrell.112p. index, DJ spine sun faded, else fine. Book
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Arnold, Edwin Lester
Lepidus the Centurion : A Roman of Today
A Roman centurion revives to encounter life in Edwardian England. Clean, neat text, but cloth binding is scuffed Book
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Butler, Alfred Joshua
Sport in Classic Times
Not the athletic sports of the Olympics, but field sports - a survey of hunting and fishing in ancient Greece and Rome."As might be expected, hunting and fishing are the two main themes of the book, though some space is devoted to fowling and other sports. It will certainly surprise many readers to learn how highly developed were the care of horses and hounds, the choice of breed, and the rules of the hunt, and how remarkably near the ancients were to modern ways in much of their practise." Originally published by Ernest Benn.1930. 213p. illus. maps on endpapers. Usual library marks, and ffep missing, but otherwise text is clean and neat. Spine of dj sun faded. Ex-Library
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Gibbon, Edward
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Volume II of Five}
With notes by the Rev. H.H.Milman [In 5 volumes] .This version is described as " A new edition to which is added a complete index of the whole work" BUT this item is Volume II ONLY [Chapters XXL- XXXVIII] of Gibbon's magisterial history. 631p. A vintage copy with clean, tight unmarked text in quarter leather with marbled boards.Pencil marking inside front cover, some shelf wear and slight scuffing to spine. Book
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Gibbon, Edward
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Volume III of Five}
With notes by the Rev. H.H.Milman [In 5 volumes] .This version is described as " A new edition to which is added a complete index of the whole work" BUT this item is Volume III ONLY [Chapters XXX1X-L1]of Gibbon's magisterial history. 622p. A vintage copy with clean, tight unmarked text in quarter leather with marbled boards.Some minor shelf wear and slight scuffing to spine. Book
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Gibbon, Edward
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Volume IV of Five}
With notes by the Rev. H.H.Milman [In 5 volumes] .This version is described as " A new edition to which is added a complete index of the whole work" BUT this item is Volume IV ONLY [Chapters LII - LXXL] of Gibbon's magisterial history. 589p. A vintage copy with clean, tight unmarked text in quarter leather with marbled boards.Some minor shelf wear and slight scuffing to spine. Book
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Gangi, Giuseppe
Rom Vchera Segodnya = Rome Then and Now in Overlay
Guide to 24 famous historic buildings in Rome with current photographs are displayed with transparent overlay sheets reconstructing their original appearance. Unpaginated illus [co] [NO copies of this translation found in WorldCat] Book
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Marshall, Amy
Mirabilia urbis Romae. Five centuries of Guidebooks and Views
Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto, 28 January - 26 April 2002. 103p. illus. bibliography. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Silver Pigs
The first novel introducing Marcus Didius Falco - "a private detective operating in the Emperor Vespasian's Rome". Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Silver Pigs
The first novel introducing Marcus Didius Falco - "a private detective operating in the Emperor Vespasian's Rome". Book
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Middleton, John Izard [Charles R Mack; Lynn Robertson; Charles Eliot Norton Eds}
The Roman Remains : John Izard Middleton's Visual Souvenirs of 1820 1823 with Additional Views in Italy France and Switzerland
Edited with essays and catalog commentary by Charles R. Mack and Lynn Robertson, and including an appreciation of the artist first published in 1885 by Charles Eliot Norton.This volume presents 49 19th-century drawings by John Izard Middleton - an American expatriate and South Carolina native who dedicated his life to the study of antiquity and classical ruins. Primarily known for his drawings of Grecian architectural remains, this text focuses on his views of Rome. It is enhanced by contemporary descriptions by other visitors and in some case by recent photographs of the same locations. 203p. illus. bibliography. index. Small remainder mark, else as new. NOTE: Heavy [1.2kg] large format [31x 23x25cm] Book
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Graves,Robert
I, Claudius
I , Claudius from the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius Emperor of the Romans Born 10 B.C Murdered and Defiled A.D 54. This novel - a magnificently reconstructed memoir of the Emperor, together with the sequel "Claudius the God" became a compelling TV series produced by BBC in 1976.Text neat and complete. paper covers a little scuffed Book
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Ecce Romani III: A Latin Reading Program : From Republic to Empire
Level three text for students of Latin. 25p. illus glossary bibliography. School/Library editon inprinted inside front cover..Name of previous owner on ffep, else as new. Book
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Duggan,Alfred
Family Favourites
This is the story of Elagabalus, named after the Syrian Sun god and sky-stone. At thirteen years he led his army victoriously against the might of the Emperor of Rome. He was a god-like young man: strong, beautiful, charming, and beloved of his soldiers. Once established as Emperor though, his family sought to influence him, but he rejected them, and they, like the Senate, became his deadly enemies. Through the story of this unusual and outrageous man we see the background of third century AD Roman Empire - the power of family and dynastic ties, and the struggle between autocratic ruler and his advisers. Book
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MacKinnon, Albert Glenthorn
Alma Roma : a travellers' companion to Rome
Original vintage travel guide to Rome c.1920. "This book is partly based upon Roba di Roma, a work written by William Wetmore Story (1819-1895), the American sculptor and poet, and originally published in the year 1863. Roba di Roma has for long been out of print and unprocurable, although it was an admirable book, written by a man of rare culture and charm, who spent forty-six years of his life at Rome. More than a quarter of Story's book has been utilized, but its information has been carefully revised 291p.plates index. appendix. Maps on end papers. Crisp tight unmarked copy. Book
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Cumont, Franz
Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans
"The material in this book was originally a series of lectures given in 1912 under the auspices of the American Committe for Lectures on the History of Religions . leter expanded .for publication. .they form a readable, direct and throroughly nontechnical explanation of the sorce and developmen tof a belief that had enormous effect on Western civilization." 115p. index (some underlinings) Book
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Cantarella, Eva; Fant, Maureen B. (translator)
Pandora's Daughters : The Role and Status of Women in Greek and Roman Antiquity (Ancient Society and History Ser.)
First published in Italian as "L'ambiguo malanno" by Editori Riuniti.. Translated by Maureen Fant . Foreword By M.R. Lefkowitz.1981. 228p. index. Crisp tight copy. spine sun faded, else near fine. Book
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Grant, Michael
Nero, Emperor in Revolt
This biography of Nero penetrates the mists of ancient myth and fantasy, and paints a balanced picture of Nero, man and emperor. Ruler of the gigantic Roman Empire at a time of great material and cultural splendour, he refused to fit into the traditional mould. Preferring Greek custom to Roman, he was an enlightened patron of the visual arts and passionately fond of athletics, music and the theatre. It was unprecedented for a ruler to attach more importance to his role as artist than to affairs of state. And this, inevitably, contributed to Nero's downfall -- but not for fourteen years. Meanwhile, whenever he was frightened for his own safety, he murdered. But the vast majority of the peoples of the Empire remained unaffected by his acts of violence, and in some areas he was acclaimed for the good sense of his government. 271p. illus. decorated end papers Book
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Davis, Lindsey
A Body in the Bath House
The thirteenth adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) In in Britain King Togidubnus of the Atrebates is running up huge bills for his fine new residence (known to us as Fishbourne Palace). Suspecting corruption, the frugal Emperor Vespasian demands an investigation and Falco-with his own pressing reasons to leave Rome-accepts the task.304p. Remainder mark, else as new. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
One Virgin Too Many
Set in Vespasian's Rome. yet another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) "A frightened child approaches Roman informer Marcus Didius Falco, pleading for help. Nobody believes Gaia"s story that a relation wants to kill her - and neither does he. Beset by his own family troubles, by his new responsibilities as Procurator of the Sacred Poultry, and by the continuing search for a new partner, he turns her away. Immediately he regrets it. Gaia has been selected as the new Vestal Virgin, and when she disappears Falco is officially asked to investigate - closely watched by Titus Caesar, whose new ladylove Berenice is under suspicion from scandalmongers, and by his two ex-partners Petronius and Anacrites, who both have personal reasons to hope he will slip up. Aelianus, the resentful brother of Falco"s girlfriend Helena, is also aiming to join the establishment. In the Sacred Grove of the Arval Brothers, Aelianus stumbles on a gruesome corpse, which then disappears. He too asks Falco for advice, and as their delicate enquiries proceed among Rome"s most ancient and influential cults, it becomes clear that the murder, its obvious cover-up, and the fate of the missing child may all be mysteriously linked. Finding Gaia is then a race against time, ending in Falco"s most terrifying exploit yet.... " 292p. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
Ode to a Banker
Set in Vespasian's Rome - yet another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) this murder occurs in the library of a vanity publisher.305p. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Accusers
Set in Vespasian's Rome. yet another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) 283p. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
A Dying Light in Corduba
Another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and a pregnant Helena) when they go on a visit to Spain.425 p. Neat tight copy, but for yellow shadows of tape on end papers Book
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Borchardt, Alice
The Silver Wolf
Decadent Rome in the Dark Ages is mired in a crumbling grandeur. Into the Eternal City comes Regeane, a beautiful young woman distantly related through her dead mother to Charlemagne. Regeane's regal blood renders her an unwilling pawn in the struggle for political power. But unknown to those plotting her destiny, the blood she has inherited from her murdered father gives her preternatural agility and strength, primal memories extending back thousands of years and senses so keen they can pierce the veil of death itself. Regeane is a shapeshifter, woman and wolf, hunter and hunted.451p. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Course of Honour
"The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who bought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Antonis Caenis, this book covers Ancient Rome's most turbulent period - the reigns of Tiberius Caligula, Claudius and Nero, and Vespasian's rise to power." 327p. As new except for remainder mark. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Course of Honour
The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who bought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Antonis Caenis, this book recreates Ancient Rome's most turbulent perios - the reigns of Tiberius Caligula, Claudius and Nero, and Vespasian's rise to power. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
Time to Depart
Set in Vespasian's Rome. yet another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) "Roman law allows every citizen condemned to death "time to depart"--in other words, time to skip town. No matter how hard Marcus Didius Falco worked to convict Balbinus Pius, the dirtiest underworld organizer in the empire, the man has gotten away scot-free. Now as every crook in Rome is scrambling to take over Balbinus's scams, Falco has to deal with heists in the Emporium, murders in the vias, shady deals at the Bower of Venus--not to mention his own forbidden romance with a senator's daughter. Meanwhile, Balbinus is said to be on his way home. And if he is, Falco's life won't be worth a red centum. " Book
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Davis, Lindsey
One Virgin Too Many
Set in Vespasian's Rome. yet another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) "A frightened child approaches Roman informer Marcus Didius Falco, pleading for help. Nobody believes Gaia"s story that a relation wants to kill her - and neither does he. Beset by his own family troubles, by his new responsibilities as Procurator of the Sacred Poultry, and by the continuing search for a new partner, he turns her away. Immediately he regrets it. Gaia has been selected as the new Vestal Virgin, and when she disappears Falco is officially asked to investigate - closely watched by Titus Caesar, whose new ladylove Berenice is under suspicion from scandalmongers, and by his two ex-partners Petronius and Anacrites, who both have personal reasons to hope he will slip up. Aelianus, the resentful brother of Falco"s girlfriend Helena, is also aiming to join the establishment. In the Sacred Grove of the Arval Brothers, Aelianus stumbles on a gruesome corpse, which then disappears. He too asks Falco for advice, and as their delicate enquiries proceed among Rome"s most ancient and influential cults, it becomes clear that the murder, its obvious cover-up, and the fate of the missing child may all be mysteriously linked. Finding Gaia is then a race against time, ending in Falco"s most terrifying exploit yet.... " Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Silver Pigs
The first novel introducing Marcus Didius Falco - "a private detective operating in the Emperor Vespasian's Rome". Book
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Graves,Robert
Claudius The God
"The Troublesome Reign of Tiberius Claudius Caesar, Emperor of the Romans (born B.C. 10, died A.D. 54), as Described by Himself; Also His Murder at the Hands of the Notorious Agrippina (Mother of the Emperor Nero) and His Subsequent Deification , as described by others."This novel - a magnificently reconstructed memoir of the Emperor- together with the previous volume "I sequel "Claudius the God" became a compelling TV series produced by BBC in 1976. Book
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De Camp. l Sprague
Lest Darkness Fall
Classic "alternate history/ time travel" novel where a modern American is transported back to Rome on the eve of Belisarius campaign to restore the Empire under Justinian - and changes the course of history by introducing modern technology. Book
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Doherty, Paul
Murder Imperial
Mystery story set at the court of Constantine the Great, Book
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Davis, Lindsey
Shadows in Bronze
Set in Vespasian's Rome. yet another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Jupiter Myth
Another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) "For Falco, an attempt at relaxing while visiting his wife Helena's relatives in Britain turns serious when a murder is discovered.The renegade henchman of King Togidubnus (Rome's vital ally) has been stuffed head-first down a barroom well-leading to a tricky diplomatic situation which Falco must defuse. Making matters worse, the town has become a magnet for criminals from Rome.and one murder leads to others. With the army turning a blind eye, Falco and his partner Petronius must lead the hunt for gangsters intent on taking over the city. From the wharves beside the River Thamesis to the old haunts of organized crime back home in Italy, Falco and Petronius face danger and death in every corner. " Book
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Davis, Lindsey
Last Act in Palmyra
Yet another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) this time in the Middle East to Petra and Palmrya. Book
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Davis, Lindsey
The Accusers
Another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) Book
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Davis, Lindsey
A Dying Light in Corduba
Another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and a pregnant Helena) when they go on a visit to Spain. Book
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Graves,Robert
I, Claudius
I , Claudius from the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius Emperor of the Romans Born 10 B.C Murdered and Defiled A.D 54. This novel - a magnificently reconstructed memoir of the Emperor- together with the sequel "Claudius the God" became a compelling TV series produced by BBC in 1976. Book
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Graves,Robert
Claudius The God
Vintage Penguin [$@!} "The Troublesome Reign of Tiberius Claudius Caesar, Emperor of the Romans (born B.C. 10, died A.D. 54), as Described by Himself; Also His Murder at the Hands of the Notorious Agrippina (Mother of the Emperor Nero) and His Subsequent Deification , as described by others."This novel - a magnificently reconstructed memoir of the Emperor- together with the previous volume "I sequel "Claudius the God" became a compelling TV series produced by BBC in 1976. Book
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Jackson, Douglas
Claudius
"A masterful retelling of one of the greatest stories from Roman history, the conquest of Britain. It is an epic story of ambition, courage, conspiracy, battle and bloodshed" Book
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Botsford, George Willis & Botsfordn Lillie M Shaw
A source-book of ancient history
First published in 1912 and reprinted frequently for many generations of High school and College students."This volume may be used in connection with any course in ancient history. It is especially intended, however, to serve as an auxiliary to Botsford's History of the ancient world" .Selections with source citations in margins. 594p. index. Exceptionally tight, crisp, original vintage copy. Book
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