Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea
Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea by Emily Wilson is a fascinating exploration of how translators breathe new life into ancient texts. Salman Rushdie describes it as 'brilliant ... enthralling and profoundly relevant'. Madeline Miller calls it 'joyful, illuminating and engaging', essential reading for translation enthusiasts. Wilson addresses the challenges and opportunities translation presents, questioning what is lost or gained in the...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Woman's Lore
Shortlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown Award 2023 The history of a demonic tradition that was stolen from women – and then won back again. 'Remarkable work... Extraordinary, meticulous detail' Literary Review 'Deftly fuses scholarly rigour, control of literary and archaeological sources' BBC History Magazine Creatures like Lilith, the seductive first wife of Adam, and mermaids, who lured sailors to...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Pompeii
Pompeii by Professor Mary Beard offers a fascinating exploration into the life and catastrophic death of an ancient Roman town. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological evidence and classical sources, Beard breathes new life into the ruins, revealing the day-to-day experiences of its residents, the vibrancy of its streets, and the mechanisms of its sudden obliteration. In this groundbreaking work,...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Roman Way
In this now-classic history of Roman civilization, Edith Hamilton vividly depicts Roman life and spirit as they are revealed by the greatest writers of the age. Among these literary guides are Cicero, who left an incomparable collection of letters; Catullus, who was the quintessential poet of love; Horace, who chronicled a cruel and materialistic Rome; and the Romantics: Virgil, Livy,...Paperback$3199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
The Twelve Caesars
The Twelve Caesars, written by Suetonius and masterfully translated by Robert Graves, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of the Roman emperors from Julius Caesar to Domitian. This revised edition (9780140449211) retains the classic translation that has long been celebrated for its vividness and precision, but comes with entirely new editorial material, providing fresh insights into these historical figures....Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Consolations
UPLIFTING, PRACTICAL AND SURPRISING WISDOM FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING CLASSICIST'Wonderful. Thoughtfully chosen, carefully explained and beautifully expressed' NATALIE HAYNES'A literary phenomenon' TLS'She leaves her readers inspired, invigorated and sincerely grateful' TELEGRAPHWhy do some loves endure while others fade? Is happiness something we can learn? Why do some things feel like work and others like leisure?Every new page of Consolations offers...Paperback$3399Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition
Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory textbook that remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind. Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of classical literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions, artifacts, and even authentic...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Golden Road
The instant Sunday Times bestseller 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 a historical study but also a love letter’ Guardian ‘An outstanding new account ... The most compelling retelling...Paperback$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Voyage Home
The exhilarating follow-up to Pat Barker's The Women of Troy and The Silence of the Girls. After ten blood-filled years, the war is over. Troy lies in smoking ruins as the victorious Greeks fill their ships with the spoils of battle. Alongside the treasures looted are the many Trojan women captured by the Greeks—among them the legendary prophetess Cassandra and...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Campaigns of Alexander
Although written over 400 years after Alexander's death, Arrian's The Campaigns of Alexander is our best source of knowledge of the man and his deeds. Arrian had himself been a military commander, and his record of the exploits of the world's greatest conqueror reveals sympathy for his subject, without the adulation or contempt which so often mar other histories of...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Rabbit Hole Book
The first trivia book from the team behind the hit history podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives, investigating weird and wonderful facts and stories rescued from obscurity. Join the trio behind the hit history podcast, The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Richard Coles, Charles Spencer and Cat Jarman in their first trivia book as they investigate weird and wonderful facts and stories rescued...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Mythica
Award-winning classicist, ancient historian, and author Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey through the latest archaeological discoveries and DNA secrets of the Aegean Bronze Age, as she uncovers the astonishing true story of the real women behind ancient Greece's greatest legends—and the real heroes of those ancient epics, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Mythica offers a riveting new history...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips early December-
The Histories
The Histories by Herodotus is an extraordinary work of classical literature that offers a compelling account of the ancient world. This landmark of historical writing, often regarded as the first great narrative history in Western literature, primarily centres on how a small confederation of Greek city-states united against the mighty Persian Empire. Set during the 5th century BC, the narrative...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November 
British Museum: The Plot Against the Emperor (An Ancient Roman Puzzle Mystery)
When ancient Roman friends Flavia and Julius uncover a plot to overthrow the emperor, they must stop the criminals before it's too late. But there are a lot of puzzles to solve along the way, from a mysterious message on a tablet to a suspicious conversation at the Colosseum. Will Flavia and Julius get to the banquet in time to...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
The Mammoth Hunters
Leaving the serene Valley of Horses behind, Ayla embarks on an adventurous journey with Jondalar, the striking man she has nursed back to health and learned to love. Their destination is the land of the Mamutoi, known as the Mammoth Hunters. This new tribe presents an initially alien and unsettling way of life for Ayla. Nevertheless, she endeavours to fit...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
No Friend to This House
Haynes is the modern embodiment of the best of Homer - Radio Times No Friend to This House is an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes. Exiled daughter, abandoned wife, vengeful mother. But is that where the truth lies? This is the story of Medea as you've never...Paperback$2399Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Women of Troy
The Women of Troy by Pat Barker, the riveting sequel to the critically acclaimed bestseller The Silence of the Girls, delves deep into the aftermath of the Trojan War. As the dust settles on the ruins of Troy, the Greek victors, weighed down with spoils and desperate to return home, find themselves stranded. A favourable wind is all they need...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Eagle and the Lion
‘Epic history as it is meant to be written!’ Simon Sebag Montefiore ‘A sweeping and panoramic account of the first great superpower rivalry – a definitive account.’ Tom Holland The Roman empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Persian Expedition
Xenophon's account of the Greek war with Persia through the eyes of a young Athenian searching for his destiny abroad. In The Persian Expedition, Xenophon, a young Athenian noble who sought his destiny abroad, provides an enthralling eyewitness account of the attempt by a Greek mercenary army—the Ten Thousand—to help Prince Cyrus overthrow his brother and take the Persian throne....Paperback$2599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
The Iliad
A timeless tale of war, pride, and the cost of glory Homer's The Iliad stands as one of the greatest achievements in Western literature. Set during the final weeks of the Trojan War, the epic centres on Achilles, the Greeks' greatest warrior, whose pride and wrath threaten the fate of his comrades. As the armies of Troy and Greece clash,...Hardback$4099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Apocryphal Gospels
The Apocryphal Gospels offers a new translation of the oldest non-canonical Christian gospels, including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the Gospel of Judas. In the early years of Christianity, several groups produced 'hidden' or 'apocryphal' gospels, providing alternative versions of the story of Christ. Sometimes these texts complemented the four canonical gospels, sometimes they subverted them,...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Papyrus
The bestselling phenomenon - a 6,000-year adventure through the history of books and reading FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2023 'Outstanding, universal and unique' NEW YORK TIMES 'A literary phenomenon.' TLS 'Masterly.' ECONOMIST 'Mindboggling' TELEGRAPH Long before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
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The Fall of Public Man
The Fall of Public Man by Richard Sennett delves deeply into the intricate dynamics between the public and private spheres in contemporary society. Sennett argues persuasively that distinct behaviours and activities are suitable for each realm. However, the demarcation between these realms has become blurred, particularly due to the forces of capitalism and the secularisation of society. This erosion, Sennett...Paperback$3600Usually:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow Tao Te Ching
"If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place." From political advice and lessons on leading a balanced life to common practical wisdom and guidance on self-knowledge, humility, morality, and virtue, this book gives an insight into the fundamental principles that form the basis of Taoism, one of the three great philosophical and religious traditions...Hardback$2500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Cleopatras
A thrilling biography, filled with the imperial ambitions and merciless intrigues SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE The Cleopatras: lover, seductress, and Egypt's greatest queen. A woman more myth than history, immortalized in poetry, drama, music, art, and film. She captivated Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, the two greatest Romans of the day, and died in a blaze of glory, with an asp...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November-
Annals
Annals is presented in a compelling new translation by Cynthia Damon. Tacitus' Annals recounts the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus to the death of Nero in AD 68. With clarity and vivid intensity, Tacitus describes the reign of terror under the corrupt Tiberius, the great fire of Rome during the time of Nero,...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$3200Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November 
The Romans
An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century. 'At last, a history of the Roman state as it has always been crying out to be told, and never has been!' RODERICK BEATON The greatest empire in Western history - told as never...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Mythology
Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopaedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike. Edith Hamilton's Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture—the stories of gods and heroes that...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
The Land of Painted Caves
The Land of Painted Caves concludes the captivating story of Ayla, her partner Jondalar, and their young daughter Jonayla. Set amidst the harsh and awe-inspiring Ice Age landscape, this final chapter in Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children series takes readers on an unforgettable journey of discovery and adventure. As Ayla grapples with the challenging balance between her duties as a...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November 
Tiny Tours Travel Guides: Ancient Egypt
Discover the magic of ancient Egypt by actually going there. In this fun and informative, illustrated travel guide for young explorers, travel back with intrepid tour guide, Tiny, to ancient Egypt. Experience the everyday magic of Kemet (as it was known locally) at the time of Pharaoh Ramesses II, and discover all the exciting things to see and do whilst...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Messalina
This is the story of Messalina - third wife of Emperor Claudius and one of the most notorious women to have inhabited the Roman world. According to the Roman historians Tacitus and Suetonius, the Empress Messalina was a sexually insatiable schemer. The tales they told about her – including a twenty-four-hour sex competition with a prostitute – have taken deep...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid November-
Alexandria
Not all lost cities are real, but this one was. The extraordinary story of Alexander the Great's lost city, and a quest to unravel one of the most captivating mysteries in ancient history. ‘Superb … impeccably researched, but with the pace and deftly woven plot complexity of a John le Carré novel... utterly brilliant’ William Dalrymple, Guardian ‘[An] exceptional biography...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The House With the Golden Door
The Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller ‘Brutal yet beautiful, heartfelt yet harrowing, this is one compulsive read’ – Susan Stokes-Chapman Amara has escaped her life as a slave in Pompeii’s most notorious brothel. She now has a house, fine clothes, servants – but all are gifts from her patron, hers for as long as she keeps her place in his...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Greeks
'A wonderful book.' - Peter Frankopan 'A masterpiece' - Gregory Nagy, Harvard University 'Remarkable' - Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules-For Now The way we think. The way we learn. The entertainment we seek. The way we are governed. It all began on the mountains and islands of Europe's southeastern edge, more than 3,000 years ago. The Greeks...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Temple of Fortuna
The final instalment in Elodie Harper's Sunday Times bestselling Wolf Den Trilogy 'Beautiful, moving, captivating.' Jennifer Saint 'Vivid, unsentimental and compelling.' The Times The Temple of Fortuna follows Amara's journey which has taken her far; from a slave in Pompeii's wolf den to a high-powered courtesan in Rome... though her story is not over yet. While Amara plays for power...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Legenda
A brilliant reappraisal of the medieval women whose lives have been misrepresented and co-opted over centuries for political, nation-building ends. By Professor Janina Ramirez, bestselling historian and author of FEMINA. From the bestselling author of FEMINA, a brilliant reappraisal of the medieval women whose lives have been exploited over centuries for political, nation-building ends. In Legenda, bestselling historian Professor Janina...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Conquest of Gaul
Between 58 and 50 BC, Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium, and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns. Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strength and paints a picture of his encounters with the inhabitants of Gaul and Britain. It also offers lively portraits of key characters, such...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Jewish War
Penguin Classics relaunch The Jewish War by Josephus is a superbly detailed and evocative record of the Jewish rebellion against Rome between AD 66 and 70, marked by treachery and atrocity. Originally a rebel leader, Josephus changed sides after he was captured, becoming a Rome-appointed negotiator. This unique position allowed him to observe these turbulent events firsthand, from the siege...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Philip and Alexander
Delve into the world of ancient power struggles and monumental achievements in Philip and Alexander by Adrian Goldsworthy. In this historical masterpiece, Goldsworthy meticulously explores the lives and legacies of two of history's most influential figures: Philip II of Macedon and his illustrious son, Alexander the Great. This engrossing narrative chronicles how they transformed a once-fragmented region into a mighty...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Plains of Passage
The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel continues the epic journey of Ayla and Jondalar as they venture beyond the secure lands of the Mammoth Hunters. The narrative unfolds with the couple embarking on an arduous expedition across the vast and untamed terrain of prehistoric Europe, aiming to reach the Cro-Magnon settlement located in modern-day southern France where Jondalar...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Pre-orderThe Roman Riddle
The Roman Riddle by Russell Punter is an engaging interactive adventure that transports readers to Ancient Rome alongside Jade and Jack. When Jade and Jack travel back in time to Ancient Rome, they become entangled in a plot to overthrow the Emperor. They will need your help to foil the conspirators. Join them as you read the story and solve...Paperback$1499Unit price /UnavailableOut 12 Jan 2027Pre-order
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A GUARDIAN, NEW STATESMAN, PROSPECT AND WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2025 'The fascinating story of ancient words … new revelations await' The Guardian 'A magisterial feat' New Scientist ________________________________ One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. Star. Stjarna. Stare. Thousands of miles apart, people look up at the night sky and use the same word to describe...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
New ReleaseThe Eagle and the Wolf
As Hun hordes and Germanic tribes maraud through Imperial lands, two legendary men – Attila the Hun and the Last of the Romans, General Flavius Aetius, find their fortunes entangled with the chaos. Flavius Aetius, a noble Roman son, is an outsider in a savage land. He has been banished, given as a hostage to the barbaric Huns, and sent...Paperback$2899Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
British Museum: My Little Museum: Ancient Rome
Fold-out the illustrated scenes and explore four different areas of ancient Roman history, from an incredible feast to a Roman army camp. Then use real-life photographic object stickers to curate your own multi-room museum, filled with all sorts of amazing artefacts. This book includes: A sturdy but flexible paperback binding with fold-out pages. Four illustrated scenes from ancient Roman history,...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Titus Andronicus
The bloodiest and brashest of Shakespeare’s plays, this revenge tragedy begins with war and ends in mutilation and cannibalism. Acts of war and sexual violence across borders and within families highlight the importance of empire, Blackness and gender, alongside the familial and literal blood which characterise early modern and contemporary performance. The Arden Shakespeare Fourth Series Titus Andronicus provides: A...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Saint Joan of Arc
The captivating story of Joan of Arc is told by the great underrated writer Vita Sackville-West. The strange story of Joan of Arc, the obscure peasant girl who became the national saint of France, is retold in this celebrated, classic biography. Saint Joan of Arc lives for the reader on every page, as a shepherd girl in a remote part...Paperback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
A Man at Arms
Jerusalem and the Sinai desert, first century AD. In the turbulent aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus, officers of the Roman Empire acquire intelligence of a pilgrim bearing an incendiary letter from a religious fanatic to insurrectionists in Corinth. The content of this letter could bring down the empire. The Romans hire a former legionary, the solitary man-at-arms, Telamon of...Paperback$3399Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Why Q Needs U
Every single one of the letters you're reading right now can tell a fascinating story, having been on a long linguistic, historical, political and social journey to reach this very page.The English alphabet is a tool that we've inherited down the centuries from ancient creators around the world. The alphabet hasn't always had its present form, but rather has undergone...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Lives of the Caesars
A masterful translation of Suetonius' renowned biographies of the twelve Caesars, by the award-winning historian and The Rest Is History podcaster Tom Holland The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, and to rule as a Caesar was to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world. No biographies invite us into the lives of the Caesars...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Cultural Tutor
The Cultural Tutor is dedicated to a cosmopolitan view of culture. It writes about every continent, every religion, every tradition of art and poetry. TOMIWA OWOLADE, THE TIMES For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of the same delight. Expect nuggets of insight and wisdom, wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and...Hardback$4099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Our World in Pictures The History Book
A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopaedia of curiosities. Explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilisations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by...Hardback$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Constantine at the Bridge
Award-winning author Stephen Dando-Collins brings his renowned expertise to Constantine at the Bridge, where he unveils how the Battle of the Milvian Bridge marked the point of no return for Rome and shaped the Western world as we know it. The AD 312 Battle of the Milvian Bridge, just outside Rome, marked the start of a monumental change for Rome...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Confessions of an Egyptologist
Bestselling author Erich von Däniken shares the story of a 16-year-old grave-diver who discovered a mysterious labyrinth of the old kings under one of the pyramids of Saqqara. In Confessions of an Egyptologist, Erich von Däniken tells the story of his friend, Adel H., an Egyptologist who, as a 16-year-old boy, was trapped for days under the Step Pyramid of...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Cosmography and Geography of Africa
The first new translation in over 400 years of one of the great works of the Renaissance — an African diplomat's guide to Africa. In 1518, al-Hasan ibn Muhammad al-Wazzan, a Moroccan diplomat, was seized by pirates while travelling in the Mediterranean. Brought before Pope Leo X, he was persuaded to convert to Christianity, in the process taking the name...Paperback$3200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Ten Cities that Led the World
'A book of ideas [...] Strathern ably guides us through these moments of glory.' -- The Times * Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made. Through ten unique cities, from the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities,...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
In Defence of the Republic
A new collection of some of Cicero's greatest and most stirring speeches, translated by Siobhan McElduff. Cicero (106-43BC) was the most brilliant orator in Classical history. Even one of the men who authorised his assassination, the Emperor Octavian, admitted to his grandson that Cicero was—'an eloquent man, my boy, eloquent and a lover of his country'. This new selection of...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Athens
A history of the world’s first democracy from its beginnings in Athens circa fifth century B.C. to its downfall 200 years later The first democracy, established in ancient Greece more than 2,500 years ago, has served as the foundation for every democratic system of government instituted down the centuries. In this lively history, author Thomas N. Mitchell tells the full...Paperback$2899Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Sparta
Sparta - its legendary warriors and steadfast resilience are famous throughout the world as a model for toughness, justice and masculinity. The Spartans' reputation as fighters is matched only by their mythic code of honour. Their torch has been carried by footballers and politicians, video games and philosophers alike.But who really were the Spartans? And what was the driving force...Paperback$3900Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Boudicca's Daughter
PRE-ORDER THE EPIC NEW STANDALONE NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WOLF DEN TRILOGY Boudicca’s Daughter is Elodie Harper’s masterpiece. — Costanza Casati, bestselling author of Babylonia A beautiful, breathtaking novel... pre-order it immediately! — Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne One of the best books I have ever read. — Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men
Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men by Mara Gold presents legendary tales from Ancient Mythology centred around the stories of women. Retold for modern audiences by an expert author, it comes in a bold, beautifully designed, illustrated package. This book is perfect for fans of Mythos, Circe, Pandora, and Clytemnestra. Mother. Virgin. Warrior. Witch. Maniac. Monster. The labels applied to...Hardback$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Letters of the Younger Pliny
The Letters of the Younger Pliny provide a series of fascinating views on imperial Rome. A prominent lawyer and administrator, Pliny (c. AD 61-113) was also a prolific letter-writer, who numbered among his correspondents such eminent figures as Tacitus, Suetonius, and the Emperor Trajan, as well as a wide circle of friends and family. His lively and very personal letters...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The History of Alexander
A compelling narrative of the life of the greatest conqueror of all time—Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), who led the Macedonian army to victory in Egypt, Syria, Persia, and India, was perhaps the most successful conqueror the world has ever seen. Yet although no other individual has attracted so much speculation across the centuries, Alexander himself remains...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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The Invention of Medicine
A striking reappraisal of the beginnings of medicine, by one of the world's leading ancient historians. Medicine is one of the great fields of achievement of the Ancient Greeks. Hippocrates is celebrated worldwide as the father of medicine, and the Hippocratic Oath is admired throughout the medical profession as a founding statement of ethics and ideals. In the fifth century...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Catiline's War, The Jugurthine War, Histories
Sallust (86-c. 35 BC) is the earliest Roman historian of whom complete works survive. A senator of the Roman Republic, he was a younger contemporary of Cicero, Pompey, and Julius Caesar. His Catiline's War tells of the conspiracy in 63 BC led by L. Sergius Catilina, who plotted to assassinate numerous senators and take control of the government but was...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
15% offWhy Empires Fall
Why did Rome fall - and what can it teach us about the decline of the West today? A historian and a political economist investigate. Over the last three centuries, the West rose to dominate the planet. Then, suddenly, around the turn of the millennium, history reversed. Faced with economic stagnation and internal political division, the West has found itself...Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Writings from Ancient Egypt
The essential writings of ancient Egypt, from songs to stories, newly translated. 'Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away. But writings make him remembered.' The fascination Ancient Egypt holds in our minds has many sources, but at the heart of it lie hieroglyphics. This extraordinary writing system was for many years seen as the ultimate...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
On Writing History from Herodotus to Herodian
What is history and how should it be written? This important new anthology contains all the seminal texts that relate to the writing of history in the ancient world. The study of history was invented in the ancient world. Treading uncharted waters, writers such as Plutarch and Lucian grappled with big questions such as how history should be written, how...Paperback$3500Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Secret History
This edition contains a revision of the existing translation, revision of chronology and genealogy, and a new introduction of 4-6000 words, new notes, and a new selection of further reading. A trusted member of the Byzantine establishment, Procopius was the Empire's official chronicler, and his History of the Wars of Justinian proclaimed the strength and wisdom of the Emperor's reign....Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Rise of the Roman Empire
In writing his account of the relentless growth of the Roman Empire, the Greek statesman Polybius set out to help his fellow-countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. Opening with the Punic War in 264 BC, he records the critical stages of Roman expansion - its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal,...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
The Later Roman Empire
The Later Roman Empire is a historical account of the end of the Roman Empire, penned by Ammianus Marcellinus, the last great Roman historian. His writings hold a prestigious place alongside those of Livy and Tacitus. This chronicle spans a period of twenty-five years during Marcellinus' lifetime, covering the reigns of Constantius, Julian, Jovian, Valentinian I, and Valens. It provides...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Civil Wars
John Carter's modern translation conveys the compelling style of the original. His extensive introduction provides an in-depth assessment of Appian as a historian and places the work in context. Taken from Appian's Roman History, the five books collected here form the sole surviving continuous historical narrative of the era between 133-35 BC — a time of anarchy and instability for...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Rome and Italy
Books VI-X of Livy's monumental History of Rome Books VI-X of Livy's monumental work trace Rome's fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 BC to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 BC. In this fascinating history, events are described not...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
Agricola and Germania
This is a lightly revised edition of Mattingly's original translation, plus a new introduction, new notes, a chronology, and further reading by James Rives. The Agricola is both a portrait of Julius Agricola—the most famous governor of Roman Britain and Tacitus' well-loved and respected father-in-law—and the first detailed account of Britain that has come down to us. It offers fascinating...Paperback$2599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
This definitive three-volume Penguin Classics edition provides a complete and unmodernised text, presenting the History as it appeared to its early readers. Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in European literature. Its subject is the fate of one of the world's greatest civilisations over...Paperback$4500Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Why Empires Fall
Why Empires Fall poses a fundamental question: Why did Rome fall, and what lessons can it teach us about the decline of the West today? In this insightful exploration, a historian and a political economist delve into these pressing topics. Over the last three centuries, the West rose to dominate the planet. Then, suddenly, around the turn of the millennium,...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
History Year by Year
A concise and detailed chronological survey of world events from early human ancestors to the present day. Discover the world's most significant events through a detailed, dynamic, book-long timeline of over 7 million years. When did Hannibal cross the Alps? What caused the war of Jenkins' Ear? Who was Rosa Parks? How did the Arab Spring unfold? Discover history's most...Hardback$6800Elsewhere:$7500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The Forgotten Sense
Human olfaction – the sense of smell – enables us to appreciate food and drink, it warns us of dangers and it makes our environments more enjoyable. However, olfaction is one of our least explored sensory systems. Until now. Smells and scents are the colour that enrich our experience of life. Ask anyone to reflect on their sense of smell,...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Shelters of Stone
The epic journey of Ayla and Jondalar reaches a pivotal moment in The Shelters of Stone by Jean M. Auel. This beloved fifth instalment of the Earth's Children series paints a vivid picture of the prehistoric world as Ayla and Jondalar finally arrive at the Ninth Cave of the Zelandonii. Situated in what is now known as south-west France, this...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Rise And Fall of Athens
The Rise And Fall of Athens by Plutarch traces the fortunes of Athens through nine lives - from Theseus, its founder, to Lysander, its Spartan conqueror - in this seminal work. What makes a leader? How does their character affect the fate of their people? Plutarch illustrates the rise and fall of Athens through nine lives, from the legendary days...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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A History of Ancient Egypt, Volume 2
A History of Ancient Egypt, Volume 2 by John Romer offers an enlightening and engrossing exploration into the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization. This volume takes readers on a meticulous journey from the construction of the Great Pyramid through to the zenith of the Middle Kingdom, unravelling the rich tapestry of Pharaonic culture and illuminating a period when writing flourished...Paperback$2800Usually:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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