The Odyssey
Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage and family; about travellers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative....Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Iliad
When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017—revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)—critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Mythos
Mythos by Stephen Fry is a compelling retelling of the classic Greek myths, reimagined with a wit and elegance that only Fry can deliver. This volume transports the reader to a world where mortals intertwine with the divine, and the timeless tales unfold in a spellbinding narrative that captures the imagination. From the cosmogony—the birth of the cosmos—to the exploits...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a brilliantly crafted retelling of the ancient Greek epic of Achilles and Patroclus, transforming the classical myth into a profoundly moving love story. Set against the richly depicted backdrop of Greece during the heroically tumultuous age, the narrative follows Patroclus, an awkward and exiled young prince, who is taken to the court...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Odyssey
The Odyssey by Homer is a monumental epic that has enthralled readers for centuries with its rich tapestry of adventure and human struggle. It chronicles the perilous journey of Odysseus, the cunning King of Ithaca, as he strives to return home after the fall of Troy. During this ten-year odyssey, Odysseus confronts myriad dangers, both natural and supernatural, that test...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Letters from a Stoic
Letters from a Stoic by Lucius Annaeus Seneca offers readers an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of Rome's eminent philosophers. The book comprises a series of letters that Seneca, an advisor to Emperor Nero, wrote to his friend Lucilius. These letters explore themes central to Stoic thought, such as the pursuit of wisdom, coping with adversity, and the...Paperback$900Elsewhere:$999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowSapiens
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is an extraordinary exploration of humanity's history from the dawn of our species to the present day. Harari delves into our evolution, offering insights into the cognitive revolutions that allowed Homo sapiens to rise above other animal species. Traversing through various stages of human development, he examines the Agricultural Revolution, the unification of humankind through...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Odyssey
The The Odyssey by Homer is a timeless epic that chronicles the adventures of the legendary Greek hero, Odysseus, as he endeavours to return home to Ithaca following the conclusion of the Trojan War. This monumental journey spans ten arduous years, during which Odysseus encounters a myriad of natural and supernatural challenges. From shipwrecks and ferocious battles to formidable monsters...Hardback$3600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Song of Achilles
OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD A 10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION, FEATURING A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION A SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Captivating' DONNA TARTT 'I loved it' J K ROWLING 'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUE Set in ancient Greece, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller...Hardback$3799Elsewhere:$4299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Wolf Den
The first novel in a new historical trilogy set in Ancient Pompeii, The Wolf Den follows the story of Amara, a slave at the city's infamous brothel. But just because she's a slave now, doesn't mean she intends to remain a slave forever... A Waterstones Book of the Month 'Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph' The Times 'I...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Alexander
'A thrilling story, wonderfully told by one of the great historians' KEN FOLLETT 'Dazzling... This is biography of great brilliance and rare resonance' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE 'A pulsating, vivid life of a true historical titan' DAN JONES 'A splendid book, lively, erudite... where myth and heroism meet' RORY STEWART A stunningly written new biography of Alexander the Great, based on a...Paperback$3999Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Heroes
Heroes by Stephen Fry is an enthralling journey into the heart of ancient Greek mythology, brought to life with Fry's signature wit and intelligence. This dazzling companion volume to the bestselling Mythos recounts the breath-taking exploits of some of the most legendary figures in Greek lore, showcasing the timeless tales of bravery, cunning, and adventure. In Fry's masterful retelling, readers...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Republic
Plato's The Republic stands as a seminal text in the realms of philosophy, political theory, and literature. Written during the fourth century B.C., this masterwork has profoundly shaped Western thought for millennia and continues to be exceedingly relevant in contemporary discussions. The narrative unfolds in the form of a dialectical exchange where Socrates engages with various interlocutors to explore and...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Troy
The city of Troy has long been a beacon of legend and myth, and in Stephen Fry's Troy, the timeless story of love and war is brought to life with a vivid blend of wit, insight, and meticulous detail. At its heart is the kidnapping of Helen, a queen whose beauty is so enchanting that her abduction by Paris of...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains
'I am a helpless, devoted, pathetic fan. So is everyone I know' JAMES MARRIOTT, THE TIMES'The history publishing phenomenon of my lifetime' ROBERT COLLS, NEW STATESMANFrom the award-winning podcast The Rest is History and Sunday Times bestselling authors Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook comes a riotous deep dive into history’s biggest heroes and most notorious villains Welcome to a shadowy...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Story of the World, Text Bundle, Paperback Revised Edition
Available in paperback, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end of the twentieth century. It now includes the Revised Edition of Volume 4. Told in an entertaining, engaging style, The Story of the World uses the stories of women...Paperback$15999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks-
The Iliad
"The Illiad" is the culmination of a long-standing oral tradition. The oral technique enabled a master bard like Homer to develop what may historically have been an event of minor importance into a fully fledged epic. So, out of a single episode in the legendary Trojan War - Achilles' withdrawal from the fighting and his return to kill the Trojan...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Talking Classics
From the bestselling author of Emperor of Rome and SPQR "The rock star scholar of Ancient Rome" – Financial Times "The reigning Queen of Classics" – Spectator What's exciting about a piece of bread 4,000 years old? Or some pots of paint abandoned in the eruption at Pompeii? Why should we be bothered with the distant past anyway? What's the...Hardback$3299Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Rest is History
NOW WITH A FUN PUB QUIZ 'An idiosyncratic ride through history' Independent 'Holland and Sandbrook have pretty much reinvented popular history for the modern age' The Times The nation’s favourite historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, take on the most curious moments in history, answering the questions we didn’t even think to ask... - What was the most disastrous party...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Nicomachean Ethics
The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle is one of the most significant works in the history of Western philosophy. In this seminal text, Aristotle embarks on a detailed and nuanced exploration of human morality, virtue, and happiness. The work explores the nature of ethical thought, delving into the question of how men can achieve a good and fulfilling life. Aristotle's treatise...Paperback$2300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Servus
We associate the Romans with majesty and greatness: we marvel at their straight roads and innovative underfloor heating, at the dominance of their army and navy, at the grandeur of their palaces and temples. But the Romans were also enslavers. They built an empire on the backs of millions of people snatched from their homes in the aftermath of war,...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
The most celebrated historical work in the English language Spanning thirteen centuries from the age of Trajan to the taking of Constantinople by the Turks, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is one of the greatest narratives in European Literature. David Womersley's masterly selection and bridging commentary enables the reader to acquire a general sense...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The History of the Church from Christ to Constantine
Eusebius is regarded as the historian of Christian antiquity. Eusebius's account is the only surviving historical record of the Church during its crucial first 300 years. Bishop Eusebius, a learned scholar who lived most of his life in Caesarea in Palestine, broke new ground in writing the The History of the Church from Christ to Constantine and provided a model...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Odyssey
Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this legendary edition of The Odyssey. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face...Paperback$2200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Knowledge Encyclopedia History!
Discover the history of our world as you've never seen it before. Journey back in time to take part in a mammoth hunt, march with a Roman soldier, and fly with the Wright brothers. Explore what history looked like through spectacular computer-generated images of the key people, places, and events. This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series will inspire...Hardback$5000Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips early December-
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters (Book 2)
The second instalment in Rick Riordan's beloved series, Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters, continues the thrilling adventures of the young demigod Percy Jackson. With its captivating new cover, this edition invites readers to delve into the mythology and excitement behind the Disney+ adaptation. HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO. Percy Jackson has almost made it through...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Art of Divination
A global history of divination practices and tools, from tea leaves and tarot cards to pyromancy and palmistry Throughout history, humans have aspired to explain the unexplainable, to understand phenomena beyond our control, and to peer into the future. In this captivating book, Owen Davies explores the global history of divination practices that seek to answer questions that range from...Hardback$9300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks-
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson offers readers an insightful and comprehensive journey through one of the world's most iconic and fascinating civilisations. This captivating narrative spans over three millennia of history, from the nascent days of the powerful pharaohs to the eventual decline under the Romans. Wilkinson’s work meticulously captures the grandeur and sophistication of...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Bloodsinger
Sunday Times bestselling author Juliette Cross returns with a scorching dark romantasy in her The Fire That Binds trilogy. In an alternate Ancient Rome, a powerful witch can control men with one taste of their blood – and her fate will collide with a fierce, rebellious dragon. A spellbinding gift . . . A plea answered by the gods ....Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Guns, Germs and Steel
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond unveils the staggering epic of human societies across continents and millennia. The book provides a compelling narrative that explores the forces shaping the complex tapestry of global history without falling into the trap of Eurocentrism. Diamond embarks on a journey to answer a simple yet profound puzzle: Why did Eurasian societies wield guns,...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Golden Road
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones and TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR A SPECTATOR and History Today BOOK OF THE YEAR A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcast ‘Richly woven, highly readable ... Written with passion and verve’ Spectator ‘Dazzling ... Not just...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) was the sixteenth emperor of Rome and the most powerful man in the world. Yet he was also an intensely private person, with a rich interior life and one of the wisest minds of his generation. He collected his thoughts in notebooks that have come to be called his Meditations. Never intended for publication, the...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Ancient Greece
A five-star guided tour of the ancient Greek civilisation. Embark upon a fascinating journey through ancient Greece - from its rise and fall to its lasting legacy throughout the Western world. Spanning more than 3,000 years, Ancient Greece explores the tumultuous history of this glorious empire in vivid detail - from its Minoan and Mycenaean origins to the apogee of...Hardback$6600Elsewhere:$7500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Hittites
An accessible introduction to the Bronze Age culture in Asia Minor. Famed for their skill in battle, the Hittites flourished in central Anatolia from the seventeenth to the thirteenth century BC. They were much more than a military power, however — their religion held particular reverence for the sun and storms that provided fertility to their land, and their eclectic...Hardback$6500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks-
The Clan of the Cave Bear
Step into a mesmerising world as you leave behind 21st century London and journey back to Ice Age Europe in Jean M. Auel's masterfully crafted novel, The Clan of the Cave Bear. Witness the captivating tale of Ayla, a young Cro-Magnon girl whose life takes a dramatic turn after a catastrophic earthquake claims the lives of her family. Alone and...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Pre-orderPrince of Rome
The unmissable new adventure from Sunday Times bestseller, Conn Iggulden, set in the brutal world of ancient Rome. A Roman slave has further to fall than most... AD 46. The Roman Republic has become a true empire, stretching from Egypt to the seacoast of Gaul. Sixty million people live under its rule—slaves, citizens, noblemen, and emperors alike.Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableOut 24 Nov 2026Pre-order-
Babylon
Babylon often appears more myth than history. Purportedly the site of the Hanging Gardens and the Tower of Babel, its infamous presence in the Bible has made it a byword for sinful decadence. But Babylon was a real place teeming with life, a bustling mega-city on the Euphrates where schoolteachers, artisans, priests, slaves, prostitutes and soldiers rubbed shoulders in maze-like...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum delves into the dark and intriguing world of Ancient Rome, where the best stories are tainted with bloodshed. Romulus, driven by ambition, kills his brother Remus to lay the foundation of Rome. Julius Caesar's assassination is orchestrated in a desperate bid to save the Republic. The theatre becomes a bloody...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Aeneid
The Aeneid by Virgil stands as a monumental work in the annals of literature, a timeless epic that has profoundly influenced Western culture for over two millennia. This exquisite clothbound edition offers a beautiful presentation of Virgil's magnum opus, which not only celebrated the glory of ancient Rome but also explored deep human emotions and experiences. The story follows the...Hardback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Nag Hammadi Scriptures
The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer and James M. Robinson, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date single-volume English-language edition of the celebrated Gnostic manuscripts found in Egypt in 1945. These texts are among the most significant discoveries in religious history, rivalling the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Nag Hammadi library encompasses a variety of Gnostic gospels...Paperback$5900Elsewhere:$6499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Valley of Horses
Thrown out of the Clan, Ayla, accompanied only by her courageous spirit and indomitable will, sets out on a solitary journey across the frigid, unforgiving steppes. In a harsh Ice Age landscape teeming with dangers, her determination to find others like herself propels her forward. Eventually, she discovers a secluded valley, which becomes her new sanctuary. Here, she finds companionship...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
History of the Peloponnesian War
History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides offers an in-depth, incisive chronicle of the momentous clash between the two Greek powerhouse city-states, Athens and Sparta. Set during the fifth century B.C., this profound historical text delves into the complex political, diplomatic, and military maneuvers that led to and sustained this protracted conflict. As the reader traverses the events meticulously detailed...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Greek Way
In The Greek Way, Edith Hamilton captures with Homeric power and simplicity (New York Times) the spirit of the golden age of Greece in the fifth century BC, the time of its highest achievements. She explores the Greek aesthetics of sculpture and writing and the lack of ornamentation in both. She examines the works of Homer, Pindar, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Aristophanes,...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks-
The Age of Alexander
Vivid biographies of famous characters from the Ancient Greek world, in a revised edition of Ian Scott-Kilvert's seminal translation. The Parallel Lives of Plutarch are cornerstones of Western literature, and have exerted a profound influence on writers and statesmen since the Renaissance, most notably Shakespeare. This selection of ten biographies spans the period from the start of the fourth century...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Alchemist Deluxe Edition
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation” “It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. [...] A remarkable tome.”—Neil Patrick Harris, actor A special deluxe...Hardback$3900Elsewhere:$4400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Dominion
Dominion by Tom Holland is an enlightening exploration of the profound influence of Christianity on the Western world. With meticulous research and engaging narratives, Tom Holland journeys through history to reveal how Christianity has shaped our thoughts, values, and institutions, often in ways we have long forgotten. At its core, Dominion tells the story of how an obscure cult following...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November
Rubicon
Rubicon by Tom Holland is a masterfully written account that takes readers on a journey through the final century of the Roman Republic, capturing the grandeur and eventual demise of one of the most remarkable states in history. From a modest community of peasants living among marshes and hills, Rome grew to dominate the known world, creating a legacy that...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November-
The Greek Myths
The Greek Myths by Robert Graves offers readers a timeless and fascinating journey into the heart of ancient mythological tales. This definitive retelling captures the imagination with its comprehensive narrative, entwining the heroic feats of Hercules and the intrepid voyage of the Argonauts, while weaving in other iconic stories such as Theseus and the Minotaur, Midas and his golden touch,...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Politics
The Politics by Aristotle delves into the core questions of political science, offering profound insights into the nature of human society and governance. Rather than presenting a linear plot, the book is a comprehensive analysis of political structures and their impact on society. Aristotle meticulously examines various city constitutions, including oligarchies, democracies, and tyrannies, evaluating each system's strengths and weaknesses...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips early December -
De Anima (On the Soul)
Aristotle's De Anima (On the Soul) is a seminal work that delves into the profound and intricate nature of the soul, exploring its defining characteristics and functions. Aristotle embarks on a comprehensive examination of living organisms, scrutinising their myriad behaviours, sensory capabilities, and perceptual depth. His quest is to establish a cohesive theory of the soul that integrates the principles...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
Verity Guild
A Court of Silver Flames meets The Traitors in this sizzling enemies-to-lovers fantasy set in the deadly court of Ancient Rome After her father's untimely death, Kerasea becomes High Priestess of the Temple of Truth and the people of Pryor look to her for guidance. What they don't know is that she is hiding a secret which could bring the...Paperback$3099Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
At The Existentialist Café
From the bestselling author of How to Live, comes an enthralling and original new book. At The Existentialist Café delves into the birth of existentialism and explores some of the most profound questions of life, friendship, freedom, and identity. Sarah Bakewell takes readers on an intellectual journey, starting in Paris near the turn of 1932-3, where three young friends—Jean-Paul Sartre,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pax
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Holland, who co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is History, is at his best when having fun with Rome's bloody history' The Times 'A book for lovers of traditional, grand sweep narrative history' Sunday Times The definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness. The Pax Romana has...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November 
Magicians of the Gods
Graham Hancock's multi-million bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods remains an astonishing, deeply controversial, wide-ranging investigation of the mysteries of our past and the evidence for Earth's lost civilisation. Twenty years on, Hancock returns with the sequel to his seminal work filled with completely new scientific and archaeological evidence, which has only recently come to light. This paperback edition is updated...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Fabric of Civilization
The story of humanity is the story of textiles—as old as civilisation itself. Textiles created empires and powered invention. They established trade routes and drew nations' borders. Since the first thread was spun, fabric has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. In The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel traces this surprising history, exposing the hidden ways textiles have made our...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Emperor of Rome
The Sunday Times Top Ten & New York Times Bestseller Blackwell's Non-Fiction Book of the Year Shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2023 Extraordinary ... a deliciously varied tapestry of detail drawn from across nearly three centuries – Telegraph What was it really like to rule and be ruled in the Ancient Roman world? In her international best-seller...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Caesar
Caesar by Adrian Goldsworthy delves into the riveting narrative of one of history's most influential figures, Gaius Julius Caesar. From the outset, Caesar's life is coloured with episodes of near-death experiences, tremendous achievements, and a relentless ambition that shaped the future of Rome. As a teenager, Caesar narrowly escaped execution under the repressive rule of the dictator Sulla, an early...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Between Two Rivers
Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time. In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid reveals the breathtakingly intimate, raw and relatable moments they left behind, like a dog's paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or the adorable, messy...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Penguin Book of Demons
Three thousand years of encounters with malevolent beings that have invaded our waking lives and our nightmares. A Penguin Classic For millennia, societies have told tales of their fears incarnate—otherworldly couriers of plague, death, temptation, and moral decline. The Penguin Book of Demons summons these supernatural creatures—and the humans who have hunted and been haunted by them—across cultures and continents:...Paperback$3600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Persians
THE PERSIANS is a definitive new history of the Persian Empire, the world's first superpower. The Great Kings of Persia ruled over the largest Empire of antiquity, stretching from Libya to the Steppes of Asia, and from Ethiopia to Pakistan. At the heart of the Empire was the fabled palace-city of Persepolis, where the Achaemenid monarchs held court in unparalleled...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Awakening Osiris
A beautiful and engaging rendering of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. The Egyptian Book of the Dead is one of the oldest and greatest classics of Western spirituality. Until now, the available translations have treated these writings as historical curiosities that have little relevance to our contemporary situations. This new version, made from the hieroglyphs, approaches the Book of...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Augustus
Augustus by Adrian Goldsworthy is an enthralling biography that delves into the life and times of Rome's first emperor. Rising from the shadows of his great-uncle, Julius Caesar, Caesar Augustus schemed and fought his way to absolute power, a journey fraught with political intrigue, ruthless ambition, and strategic cunning. Goldsworthy masterfully chronicles Augustus's ascent from a young, unassuming heir to...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Art of Rhetoric
In The Art of Rhetoric, Aristotle delves into the intricacies of the art of persuasion, offering an extensive analysis of rhetoric as a central component of public discourse. The book is divided into three primary sections, each addressing different aspects of rhetoric: the speaker, the audience, and the speech itself. Aristotle's work not only explores the theory behind effective communication...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Warriors of Anatolia
In this lively treatment of one of antiquity’s most mysterious civilisations, whose history disappeared from the records over 3,000 years ago, Trevor Bryce sheds fresh light on Hittite warriors as well as on the Hittites’ social, religious, and political culture and offers new solutions to many unsolved questions. Revealing them to have been masters of chariot warfare, who almost inflicted...Paperback$3899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
A Land Aflame
211 BC: Hannibal's struggle against the Romans in Italy continues, but the Carthaginians have been utterly defeated on Sicily. Fleeing the island to Spain, Hanno and Aurelia are shipwrecked, and taken prisoner by local tribesmen. Unless they escape, a life of slavery and brutal treatment awaits. Aurelia's brother Quintus is posted with his comrades to Spain, where a new commander...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Odyssey
An epic journey of adventure, endurance, and the search for home In The Odyssey, Homer crafts one of the oldest and most influential adventure stories in Western literature. The poem follows Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca, as he battles gods, monsters, and temptation on his ten-year quest to return home after the Trojan War. Facing shipwrecks, the wrath of...Hardback$3799Elsewhere:$4099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Neverending Empire
From the international bestselling author and notable journalist Aldo Cazzullo comes a brilliantly researched and extremely accessible journey through the history and legacy of the Roman Empire. “The only way to narrate over a thousand years of history is to understand what it has left us. To tell the reasons, the things and the stories, thanks to which Roman civilization...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Histories
One of the great books in Western history and the very first work of non-fiction, in Tom Holland's compelling new translation. The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. Joined here are the sheer drama of Herodotus'...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Book of Longings
THE New York Times BESTSELLER The stunning bestseller about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings 'Transporting, life-affirming, gripping. It is simply brilliant' Mel Giedroyc 'Fascinating . . . Clever, rebellious Ana is a memorable character' The Times 'Brilliant . . . Brava!' The...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Silence of the Girls
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker is a powerful and haunting retelling of the legendary Trojan War through the eyes of the often overlooked women who were caught in its devastating wake. This evocative novel shifts the spotlight from the revered warriors to the women who endured unspeakable hardships amidst the chaos of battle, offering a fresh and...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Fall of Carthage
The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome had far-reaching consequences for the history of the Western World, namely the ascendancy of...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Peacock
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sparrow comes another spellbinding historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . . Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Wonders of the World
A picture-packed guide to natural and human-made wonders, from the pyramids of Giza to the spectacular Great Barrier Reef These Wonders of the World highlight astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet. Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World - the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple...Hardback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Early History of Rome
Livy (c. 59 BC – AD 17) dedicated most of his life to writing some 142 volumes of history, the first five of which comprise The Early History of Rome. With stylistic brilliance, he chronicles nearly 400 years of history, from the founding of Rome (traditionally dated to 757 BC) to the Gallic invasion in 386 BC—an era which witnessed...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Ten Caesars
Bestselling classical historian Barry Strauss delivers “an exceptionally accessible history of the Roman Empire…much of Ten Caesars reads like a script for Game of Thrones” (The Wall Street Journal) — a summation of three and a half centuries of the Roman Empire as seen through the lives of ten of the most important emperors, from Augustus to Constantine. In this...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Homer's Odyssey and Iliad
Gillian Cross's brilliant retellings and Neil Packer's clever illustrations bring to life Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest stories ever told. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer’s epic poems. This...Set$1999Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
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An Economist Best Book of 2024 'Masterful and entrancing - this is big history at its best.' Professor Alice Roberts, author of Ancestors 'A real-life Indiana Jones takes readers on a dive through these underwater museums, revealing the sunken secrets of the past' The Times 'Fascinating... wonderful material, well researched and placed in its wider context' Spectator From a Bronze...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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The War That Made the Roman Empire
A “splendid” (The Wall Street Journal) account of one of history’s most important and yet little-known wars, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, whose outcome determined the future of the Roman Empire. Following Caesar’s assassination and Mark Antony’s defeat of the conspirators who killed Caesar, two powerful men remained in Rome—Antony and Caesar’s chosen heir,...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Babylonia
An intoxicating excursion into ancient history, this captivating tale charts the rise to power of the Assyrian empire's only female ruler, Semiramis. Ancient Assyria, 9th century BC. An orphan is raised on the outskirts of a brutal empire. Heir to a tragic prophecy, Semiramis dreams of wielding power and escaping her destiny. Far away, a reluctant prince walks the corridors...Paperback$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Great Wall Through Time
A beautifully illustrated children's book detailing the fascinating history of the Great Wall of China. Embark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey along one of the world's greatest landmarks—the Great Wall of China. Spanning 2,700 years and over 21,000km (13,000 miles), this beautifully illustrated children's book reveals the fascinating story of the Great Wall and the individuals that helped build it....Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$3700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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