‎Rome‎

‎Makepeace, Joanna‎

‎Not in Our Stars‎

‎Historical novel set in Corinth and Rome in the first century AD. (Text clean and neat, usual library stamps ffep missing) Ex-Library‎

‎Caesar, Julius [Gaius Julius Caesar]‎

‎The Civil War, Together with the Alexandrian War, the African War the Spanish War By Other Hands‎

‎Original Vintage Penguin edition L87. 360p, glossary maps. Nice tight copy, name of previous owner on ffep. else fine Book‎

‎Stobart,J.C.‎

‎The Grandeur That Was Rome‎

‎Popular history of ancient Rome.Greece.(4th. edition edited and revised by W.S.Maguiness and H.H.Scullard) Vintage pbk, 286p. illus.glossary. bibliography.index . clean and crisp Book‎

‎Lightman, Marjorie; Lightman, Benjamin‎

‎Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Greek and Roman Women: Notable Women from Sappho to Helena‎

‎298p. illus bibliography. index Book‎

‎Lefkowitz, Mary R. & Fant, Maurine B.‎

‎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.387p. illus bibliography. index [a few underlinings] Book‎

‎Sichel, Marion‎

‎Costume of the Classical World‎

‎"...embraces not only the civilisations of Freece and Italy, but all the ancient cultures in Europe and around the mediterranean with whom the Greeks and Romans came into contact: Egyptians, Ethiopians, Hebrews, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Medes and Ancient Britons. Marion Sichel shows how the costume of all these people changed and developed over more than 3000 years....The author herself has provided over 90 line drawings and four color plates to illustrate the garments described in the detailed te"xt. In addition there is a glossary of costume terms of the period.72p. illus. index, Library stamp and spine label, otherwise looks unread Ex-Library‎

‎Grosvenor, Melville Bell‎

‎Journey Into Golden Greece and Rome (IN : National Geographic Vol.134 #4 0ctober 1968 p.550-565)‎

‎Illustrated article on Greece & Rome Vol.134 #4 0ctober 1968 p.550-565) Book‎

‎Fustel De Coulanges, Numa Denis‎

‎The Ancient City : A Study on the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Greece and Rome‎

‎"Originally published in 1864 as as 'La Cite? Antique, ' this remarkable work describes society as it existed in Greece during the age of Pericles and in Rome at the time of Cicero. Working with only a fraction of the materials available to today's classical scholar, Fustel de Coulanges fashioned a complete picture of life in the ancient city, resulting in a book impressive today as much for the depth of its portrait as for the thesis it presents. In 'The Ancient City, ' Fustel argues that primitive religion constituted the foundation of all civic life... 'The Ancient City' rightly takes its place alongside a number of pioneering works of the late nineteenth century that offered radically new interpretations of ancient society and culture. Indeed, modern anthropology, as well as classics, owes a debt to Fustel de Coulanges, whose early insights in 'The Ancient City' remain valid and provocative today." Reprint of the 1873 translation by Willard Small. 396p.A tight unmarked vintage paperback. Book‎

‎Cross, Donna Woolfolk‎

‎Pope Joan‎

‎For a thousand years men have denied her existence--Pope Joan, the woman who disguised herself as a man and rose to rule Christianity for two years. Now this compelling novel animates the legend with a portrait of an unforgettable woman who struggles against restrictions her soul cannot accept. When her older brother dies in a Viking attack, the brilliant young Joan assumes his identity and enters a Benedictine monastery where, as Brother John Anglicus, she distinguishes herself as a scholar and healer. Eventually drawn to Rome, she soon becomes enmeshed in a dangerous mix of powerful passion and explosive politics that threatens her life even as it elevates her to the highest throne in the Western world. Book‎

‎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. (Previous owner's bookplate on ffep. else fine) Book‎

‎Davis, Lindsey‎

‎Saturnalia‎

‎Another adventure involving the detecting skills of Marcus Didius Falco (and Helena) Looks unread, tiny dot of a remainder mark else as new. Book‎

‎Durham, David Anthony‎

‎Pride of Carthage : A Novel of Hannibal‎

‎Author inscription on title page. "Featuring a vast cast of characters and nationalities, twists of fate, and tales of inspired leadership, David Anthony Durham perfectly captures the legendary Hannibals's world."568p. Maps on end papers. Book‎

‎Vidal,Gore‎

‎Julian‎

‎Fictional biography of Julian the Apostate, nephew of Constantine, who tried to restore the pagan gods .459p. Book‎

‎Crowe, David M.‎

‎A History of the Gypsies of Eastern Europe and Russia‎

‎A History of the Gypsies of Eastern Europe and Russia, drawn from previously untapped East European, Russian, and traditional sources, explores the life, history, and culture of the Gypsies, or Roma, from their early appearance in the region during the Middle Ages until the present. David Crowe's study looks at the rich and diverse cultural and historical traditions of the Gypsies in each nation and region. He covers Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, the republics of the former Yugoslavia, Albania, and the states that made up the former Soviet Union. He focuses in particular on Russia, where the Gypsies have exerted a profound influence on literary and musical traditions. Crowe also explores the virulent prejudice and mistreatment that has been so much a part of the Gypsies tragic history and culminated in their losses during the Nazi Holocaust. He concludes with a close look at the revival of this prejudice and the plight of the Roma today as they struggle to redefine their role in the new worlds of post-communist Eastern Europe and Russia. 317p. bibliography. index Name of previous owner on title page, else fine Book‎

‎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

‎Grant, Michael‎

‎From Rome to Byzantium: The Fifth Century AD‎

‎This great empire, founded by Constantine as the seat of power in the East began to flourish in the fifth century AD, after the fall of Rome, yet its culture and history have been neglected by scholars in comparison to the privileging of interest in the Western and Roman Empire. Michael Grant's latest book aims to compensate for that neglect and to provide an insight into the nature of the Byzantine Empire in the fifth century; the prevalence of Christianity, the enormity and strangeness of the landscape of Asia Minor; and the history of invasion prior to the genesis of the empire. Michael Grant's narrative is lucid and colourful as always, lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps. He successfully provides an examination of a comparatively unexplored area and constructs the history of an empire which rivals the former richness and diversity of a now fallen Rome,. 203p. bibliography, index Book‎

‎Veyne, Paul et.al [ed]‎

‎A History of Private Life [1] From Pagan Rome to Byzantium‎

‎First of the widely celebrated and sumptuously illustrated series, this book reveals in intimate detail what life was really like in the ancient world. Behind the vast panorama of the pagan Roman empire, the reader discovers the intimate daily lives of citizens and slavesâ"from concepts of manhood and sexuality to marriage and the family, the roles of women, chastity and contraception, techniques of childbirth, homosexuality, religion, the meaning of virtue, and the separation of private and public spaces. The emergence of Christianity in the West and the triumph of Christian morality with its emphasis on abstinence, celibacy, and austerity is startlingly contrasted with the profane and undisciplined private life of the Byzantine Empire. Using illuminating motifs, the authors weave a rich, colorful fabric ornamented with the results of new research and the broad interpretations that only masters of the subject can provide. Large format. 670p+ plates (some col.) bibliography. maps index. Book‎

‎Hornblower, Simon & Spawforth, Antony [eds]‎

‎The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization‎

‎Unrivaled in scope and scholarship, The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization is an indispensable guide to the richly textured history of ancient Greece and Rome. The meticulously detailed entries contained within this volume breathe life into the people, places, and events that shaped the development of classical civilization. Readers will learn that Alexander the Great's grand army consisted of 48,500 soldiers and was the largest ever to leave Greek soil, that the white facades of refined Ionic structures in Greece were once washed with vibrant reds and blues, and that the Theodosian Code, a collection of Roman law published in AD 438, still survives today. Here are examinations of the Eves and works of great philosophers and literary figures, such as Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, Sophocles, Seneca, Aeschylus and the poets Ovid and Sappho. Mythology and religion were integral parts of classical civilization, and from Aphrodite and Hermes to funerary rites and sacrifice, they are integral parts of this volume as well. Filled with both essay length articles and short quick reference entries, this extraordinarily thorough yet accessibly written book is a treasury of information on classical civilization. 795p. bibliography [+ 10 pages of maps] NOTE : Large HEAVY volume [2 kg] [25X19X5 cm] Book‎

‎Cantor, Norman E‎

‎Antiquity: The Civilization of the Ancient World‎

‎A compact ..."survey of the ancient world, from the birth of Sumerian civilization around 3500B.C. in the Tigris-Euphrates valley ...to the fall of the Roman Empirein A.D. 453. In Antiquity, Cantor covers such subjects as Classical Greece, Judaism, the founding of Christianity, and the triumph and decline of Rome. In this fascinating and comprehensive analysis, the author explores social and cultural history, as well as the political and economic aspects of hisnarrative. He explains leading themes in religionand philosophy and discusses the environment, population, and public health.[He] highlights the great books and ideas of antiquity that continue to influence culture today 240p.index Book‎

‎Hedrick, Charles‎

‎Ancient History: Monuments And Documents‎

‎If students are to "do" history, as opposed to "reading" it, they must learn how to engage with historical sources. This book introduces students to the chief disciplines, methods, and sources employed in "doing" ancient history. It gives them a sense of the nature of evidence and its use in the reconstruction of the past, helping them to read a historical narrative with more critical appreciation; and it encourages them to consider the differences between their own academic experience of ancient sources books, inscriptions, coins, and the like and the use of these same objects within the everyday life of ancient society. The author writes clearly, concisely, and concretely, invoking ancient illustrations and modern parallels as appropriate.174p. bubliographies , index. A few and underlinings through to page 21, then pages 22- 174 are fine! Book‎

‎Kershaw, Stephen‎

‎A Brief Guide to Classical Civilization‎

‎From the origins of democracy to the Fall of the Roman Empire. The true history of the classical world is revealed here and will include everything you need to know including: Why was Julius Caesar assassinated? Who were the Spartans? Where does democracy come from? Despite centuries of history, the ancient world still has a powerful hold upon the modern imagination.402p. bibliography index Book‎

‎Glover, T.R.‎

‎The Ancient World : a Beginning‎

‎Vintage Penguin [A 120] Discursive survey of the ancient world from Homer to the Romans covering : Geography and History, The Early Greek world, The World Eastward, Wars of Greeks and Persians, The Greek City, The Divided Greek World, The Early Roman World, The Jews, Alexander, The Hellenistic World, Greek Roman and Carthaginian, Caesar and Augustus, The Christian Church in the Roman Empire, the Roman Empire" 350p.maps. index. Neat copy. Book‎

‎Reid, T.R‎

‎Roman Empire IN National Geographic Vol.192 # 1 (July 1997) (pp.2-410‎

‎Article by T.R.Reid "Roman Empire' (pp. 2-41) Laid in is the folded map "The Romans" July 1997 Book‎

‎Morford, Mark [Ed.]‎

‎Greek and Roman Civilization. Essays on the Teaching of Four Aspects of Classical Civilization‎

‎This book is one result of an institute in the Teaching of Classical Civilizations offered at the Ohio State University during the summer of 1983. Papers by Mark Morford, Christine H Perkell, Susan Guettel Cole, Joseph Tebben, John W Vaughn. 119p. bibliographies. Errata slip laid in Book‎

‎Various‎

‎Osterie Romane‎

‎372pp Fair/none rilegatura artigianale di bassa qualita', copertine sporche e titolo dipinto a mano sul piatto, angoli rinforzati con adesivo, firma proprietario allo occhietto e titolo, alcune fioriture ma nel complesso buono internamente. Classico libro sulle osterie romane del tempo, in 1a edizione, con prefazione di Giuseppe Bottai.‎