King Hammurabi of Babylon
This book presents the first biography written in English of the famous Babylonian lawgiver, King Hammurabi, who ruled from 1792 to 1750 BC. It offers a well-rounded view of this ancient Mesopotamian king's accomplishments by drawing on the extensive writings of his time, including those by Hammurabi himself. Numerous letters and reports by ambassadors to his court and others are...PaperbackSold OutHistory of Rome, Volume VI
Livy (Titus Livius), the great Roman historian, was born at Patavium (Padua) in 64 or 59 BC, where after years in Rome he died in AD 12 or 17. Livy's history, composed as the imperial autocracy of Augustus was replacing the republican system that had stood for over 500 years, presents in splendid style a vivid narrative of Rome's rise...HardbackSold OutThe Class Struggle in the Ancient Greek World
The Class Struggle in the Ancient Greek World is an original and influential reconstruction of Classical Antiquity through a Marxist lens. Geoffrey de Ste. Croix explores the personality of the Ancient world as a slave economy. He traces the social origins of Athenian democracy and the later decline of the Greek city-states in the Roman era, and offers an innovative...PaperbackSold OutPersia - Ancient Iran and the Classical World
A fascinating study of Persia's interactions and exchanges of influence with ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. The founding of the first Persian Empire by the Achaemenid king Cyrus the Great in the sixth century BCE established one of the greatest world powers of antiquity. Extending from the borders of Greece to northern India, Persia was seen by the Greeks...HardbackSold OutHistories
Tacitus (Cornelius), a famous Roman historian, was born in 55, 56 or 57 CE and lived until about 120. He became an orator and, in 77, married a daughter of Julius Agricola before Agricola went to Britain. Tacitus was a quaestor in 81 or 82, a senator under the Flavian emperors, and a praetor in 88. After four years' absence,...HardbackSold OutDoctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Complete Year One
The collected Year One comic adventures of the Eleventh Doctor, as played by Matt Smith! With a force of personality capable of bending time itself and all the energy of a star's exploding heart, the Doctor blasts into the hollow, tragic life of a woman with so much to offer – and gives her the chance to scream "Geronimo!" at...HardbackSold OutTheurgy: Theory and Practice
Connects the magical practice of theurgy to the time of Homer Explores the many theurgic themes and events in the Odyssey and the Iliad. Analyses the writings of Neoplatonists Porphyry and Proclus, showing how both describe the technical ritual praxis of theurgy in Homeric terms. Examines the methods of telestikē, a form of theurgic statue animation and technique to divinise...HardbackSold OutThe Atlas of Ancient Rome
The Atlas of Ancient Rome provides a comprehensive archaeological survey of the city of Rome from prehistory to the early medieval period. Lavishly illustrated throughout with full-colour maps, drawings, photos, and 3D reconstructions, this magnificent two-volume slipcased edition features the latest discoveries and scholarship, with new descriptions of more than 500 monuments, including the Sanctuary of Vesta, the domus Augusti,...HardbackSold OutDiving to the Pharaohs
In the spring of 1992, acknowledged pioneer of modern maritime archaeology Franck Goddio set out to locate the port facilities and palace quarter of the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria, founded in 331 BC. Equipped with cutting-edge sonar and nuclear magnetic resonance technology capable of detecting structures hidden deep in sediment, never before had maritime archaeologists put so much effort...HardbackSold OutDescription of Greece, Volume I
Pausanias, born probably in Lydia in Asia Minor, was a Greek of the 2nd century CE, about 120–180, who travelled widely not only in Asia Minor, Palestine, Egypt and North Africa, but also in Greece and in Italy, including Rome. He left a description of Greece in ten books, which is like a topographical guidebook or tour of Attica, the...HardbackSold OutAncient Alien Question, 10th Anniversary Edition
" . . . an important and outstanding contribution." -Erich von Däniken, bestselling author of Chariots of the Gods The Ancient Alien Question provides a captivating adventure around the world and sheds an interesting perspective on the Ancient Astronaut Theory. -Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, producer of Ancient Aliens: The Series "Philip Coppens covers all the bases on this controversial topic. His...PaperbackSold OutGreek Art
John Boardman has updated his definitive survey of Greek Art, the most influential and widely known historic artistic tradition of the Old World. In the 20 years since the last edition, valuable evidence has come to light which has dramatically enhanced our understanding of the arts of ancient Greece and their influence. We now know that Greek artists in fact...PaperbackSold OutThe History of Colour
This comprehensive, beautiful book delves deep into the complex but fascinating story of our relationship with colour throughout human history. Colour is fundamental to our experience and understanding of the world. It crosses continents and cultures, disciplines and decades. It is used to convey information and knowledge, to evoke mood, and to inspire emotion. The History of Colour explores the...HardbackSold OutThe Greek Vase: Art of the storyteller
Wonderfully preserved Greek vases are a unique source of information about the mythology, religion, drama, and daily life of the ancient Greek world. This sumptuous photographic book offers a superb visual introduction to the artistry of ancient Greek vases, exploring them not merely as beautiful vessels to bear water and wine, but also as instruments of storytelling and bearers of...PaperbackSold OutThe 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...HardbackSold OutModel of a Summer Camp
Model of a Summer Camp is an intriguing object with a range of stories to tell. Originating in the Sakha (Yakutia) region of far northeastern Russia, it depicts a yhyakh celebration — a festival of huge cultural importance to the region. This concise book takes a detailed look at the object, revealing the intricacies of the yhyakh and the model's...PaperbackSold OutMagical Creatures and Mythical Beasts
Flash your magic torch to uncover the hidden secrets of the ancient world Join Professor Mortimer – a mythology scholar – and his daughter, Millie, who has discovered a magic torch that illuminates dozens of mythological beasts inhabiting incredible locations all around the world. Take an amazing 18-stop world tour with your magic torch to see unicorns and fairies in...HardbackSold OutAncient Greece and the Olympics
Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held there.PaperbackSold OutThe Grand Egyptian Museum
Step inside the world's greatest archaeological museum—and witness ancient Egypt come alive like never before. In The Grand Egyptian Museum: Where the Pharaohs Return to Life - Treasures in Egypt, cinematic storyteller Hussein Khalil takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the history, artifacts, and living spirit of a civilization that shaped humanity. From the golden mask of Tutankhamun to...PaperbackSold OutRoman Mythology
All Roads Lead to Rome, as the famous saying goes. The sites and events throughout the ancient world provided Romans with a rich tapestry to weave the stories of their past. Rome itself was a melting pot of peoples from across the Mediterranean and beyond, each bringing their myths and legends of heroes and heroines, gods and goddesses. Whether for...HardbackSold OutPax
The definitive history of Rome's golden age - antiquity's ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness The Pax Romana has long been revered as a golden age. At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from Scotland to Arabia, and contained perhaps a quarter of humanity. It was the wealthiest and most formidable state the world had yet seen. Beginning...PaperbackSold OutHieroglyphs
Praise for the exhibition * The Telegraph * The Times * Daily Telegraph The Evening Standard "Plunge into the infinity pool of ancient Egyptian history with this dizzying array of artworks" - Waldemar Januszczak, Sunday Times Culture magazine Today the history of ancient Egypt is known around the world, recognisable in precious museum collections and countless retellings from popular culture....HardbackSold OutFirebird
'A scorching love story' - Cosmopolitan The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller! Firebird is a dark, brooding romantasy from Juliette Cross, full of enemies-to-lovers steam. It is the first fiery book in the The Fire That Binds dark romantasy series. A CONQUEROR CAPTIVATED . . . Julian Dakkia, Roman general and nephew to the emperor, has played his role well. Yet,...PaperbackSold OutJackals: Travellers on the War Road
A supplement for Jackals, introducing new rites, talents, and virtues for players as well as an exploration of the history and cultures of the Zaharets. Jackals: Travellers on the War Road is a supplement exploring the regions of the Zaharets and the cultures established in Jackals. It expands the lore for each of the four cultures introduced in the core...HardbackSold OutThe Lost Voices of Pompeii
Relive the dramatic last day in Pompeii in this immersive story, based on the city’s real residents. We all know how the people of Pompeii died. But what about how they lived? Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries, Dr Jess Venner brings the ancient streets to life through the eyes of those who lived, worked, loved, and ultimately met their...PaperbackSold OutPolitics Without Politicians
Politicians have failed us. But democracy doesn't have to Bought by special interests, detached from real life, obsessed with re-election. Politicians make big promises, deliver little to nothing and keep the game rigged in their favour. But what can we do? With disarming clarity and a deep sense of urgency, acclaimed political theorist Hel ne Landemore argues that electoral politics...HardbackSold OutMurder in Purple and Gold
When Flavia Albia stumbles upon the murdered corpse of a young man near Rome's famous Circus Maximus, she is about to embark on one of her most dangerous and complicated cases.Rome and the Romans are obsessed with chariot racing. Lepo was the rising star of the Purples, a new team created by the psychotic Emperor Domitian with big money backing....PaperbackSold OutEgyptian Mythology
Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on a tour up the Nile, through a beautiful and fascinating landscape populated with a rich mythology: the stories of Horus, Isis, Osiris, and their enemies and allies, tales of vengeance, tragedy, and fantastic metamorphoses. The myths of ancient Egypt have survived in fragments of ancient hymns and paintings on the walls of tombs and...HardbackSold OutA Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants
Explore the tyrants who have shaped the course of history. All power corrupts, but absolute power can turn people into absolute monsters. Discover the true stories behind the men and women who led tyrannies around the world. This is history ... but not as you know it. Leading readers through all of world history, Ben Gazur examines how tyrants and...PaperbackSold OutNephthys
A captivating treasure of a novel about Clemmie, a young Victorian Egyptologist, and her entanglement with the legend of the goddess, Nephthys. 'Brilliant... I loved it.' Santa Montefiore SISTER. RIVAL. PROTECTOR. Victorian Egyptologist Clemmie's dark talents have torn her family apart. Now she has one chance to atone for the past. Quiet and reserved, Clemmie is happy in the background....PaperbackSold OutArt and Myth in Ancient Greece
The Greek myths are so much part of our culture that we tend to forget how they entered it in the first place. Visual sources—vase paintings, engraved gems, and sculpture in bronze and stone—often pre-date references to the myths in literature, or offer alternative, unfamiliar tellings. In some cases, visual art provides our only evidence, as there is no surviving...PaperbackSold OutAristotle
From the artist behind the critically acclaimed, award-winning, New York Times #1 bestselling graphic novel Logicomix comes a graphic novel about the life and legacy of Aristotle, the polymath who became one of the founding figures of modern thought. Little is known about the early life of Aristotle, the polymath who would go on to serve as a cultural cornerstone...HardbackSold OutOathbreakers
“Fascinating.” — The Wall Street Journal “An enlightening portrait of the medieval mindset.” — Publishers Weekly The authors of The Bright Ages return with a “real-life Game of Thrones” (New York Times Book Review)—the story of the Carolingian Civil War, a bloody, protracted battle pitting brother against brother, father against son, that would end an empire, upend a continent, and...PaperbackSold OutThe Three Paradises
The Three Paradises by Robert Fabbri explores the chaotic aftermath of Alexander the Great's sudden and unexpected death, which has left the largest, most formidable empire the world has ever seen leaderless. As the fight to take control descends into ruthless scheming and bloody battles, no one—man, woman, or child—is safe. As wars on land and sea are lost and...PaperbackSold OutThe Spear of Crom
PREORDER Sword of the War God, the exciting new historical epic from Tim Hodkinson, now! In Roman Britain, a Celtic warrior rides out on a deadly mission. A thrilling blend of legend and history, bloody battles and daring deeds by the author of the Whale Road Chronicles. A priceless relic – a thankless quest – who will make it out...PaperbackSold OutThere Will Be Bodies
Ten years after the eruption of Vesuvius, the surrounding countryside lies buried and barren. But the destroyed cities and luxury villas on the Bay of Naples are not utterly lost. Flavia Albia and her husband Tiberius Manlius are tasked with restoring one villa and identifying any surviving remains. What they unearth is beyond disturbing. When the volcano erupted, some people...PaperbackSold OutThe Iron Way
A gripping historical adventure set in the second century AD and based on legends of King Arthur, The Iron Way is the second book in Tim Leach's breathtaking Sarmatian Trilogy. AD 175, Vindolanda, Britannia. After their cavalry was broken by the legions on the frozen waters of the Danube, Sarmatian warrior Kai bought his people's lives with a pledge to...PaperbackSold OutThe Hollow Throne
The unmissable conclusion to Tim Leach's critically acclaimed historical adventure series set in the Roman Empire. AD 180. Vindolanda, Britannia. Sarmatian warrior Kai and his adopted tribe, the Votadini, struggle for survival in unfamiliar lands north of the Wall, living just beyond the reach of Rome. When an old enemy takes control of the Votadini’s hated foes, a confederation of...HardbackSold OutSword of the War God
Featuring breathtaking battles, fearsome foes, and vehement vows of vengeance, Sword of the War God is an epic historical adventure set amidst the blood and tumult of fifth-century Europe, where the dying Roman Empire, the mighty Huns, and heroes from Norse mythology vie for power. 'Epic, violent storytelling and great fun to read' The Times 'Tim Hodkinson has created a...HardbackSold OutMagnus and the Crossroads Brotherhood
Marcus Salvius Magnus, leader of the Southern Quirinal Crossroads Brotherhood, has long dominated his part of Rome's criminal underworld. From rival gangs and unpaid debts to rigged chariot races and blood feuds—if you have a problem, Magnus is the man to solve it. He'll do everything in his power to preserve his grip on the less-travelled back alleys of Rome,...HardbackSold OutLegion XXII: The Capsarius
SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN EMPIRE NOVEL AGRICOLA: COMMANDER AVAILABLE NOW! Titus Cervianus is no ordinary soldier. And the Twenty Second is no ordinary legion. Egypt, 25 BC. Former surgeon Titus Cervianus is now a capsarius – a Roman army combat medic. He is deeply unpopular with his legion, the Twenty Second... who are themselves unpopular with the rest of...PaperbackSold OutDeath on the Tiber
Rome is in chaos. The empire of a mobster chief is falling apart following his death. Rivals, fearsome relatives and associates are taking up position to vie for the spoils. With hideous murders in the streets of Rome, a lone female traveller arrives with an agenda of her own. But when her corpse is dragged out of the river bearing...PaperbackSold OutAnthropocene
Since taking their first steps on this planet, humans have changed the environment around them. Anthropocene: A New Introduction to World Prehistory tells the comprehensive story of human prehistory through the lens of anthropogenic environmental change. Each chapter explains how and why ancient humans transformed the Earth, linking prehistory to today's greatest global challenge. As they explore this record of...PaperbackSold OutThe Drowned Places
From Ancient Greece to Port Royal, Damian Le Bas embarks on a cultural exploration of diving, investigating sunken human ruins around the world and the marine life that thrives there now. Literary and learned. It goes deep — AMY LIPTROT The most compelling and evocative of underwater odysseys — KATE HUMBLE The most captivating book on diving that I have...PaperbackSold OutMichelin Travel Guides Short Stays: Rome
From the Roman baths to the Colosseum, explore Rome like never before with Michelin’s compact guide of restaurant, hotel, and activity recommendations for any budget and travelling taste. Explore the sights and sounds of Rome with the Michelin Green Guides Short Stays, from the Colosseum to the city’s hidden gems. As the publisher of travel guides, maps, and atlases, Michelin...PaperbackSold OutThe Last Dynasty
'A truly splendid read, richly detailed and powered by an unfailing gift for storytelling’ John Guy 'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore A definitive and thrilling new account of the last great dynasty of ancient Egypt, from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra. When Alexander the Great arrived in Egypt, he overthrew the hated Persian overlords and was welcomed as a...PaperbackSold OutWhat the Greeks Did for Us
An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture. Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of...HardbackSold OutTragedy, the Greeks and Us
We might think we are through with the past, but the past isn't through with us. Tragedy permits us to come face to face with the things we don't want to know about ourselves, but which still make us who we are. It articulates the conflicts and contradictions that we need to address in order to better understand the world...PaperbackSold OutThe Wandering Mind
The digital era is beset by distraction, and it feels like things are only getting worse. At times like these, the distant past beckons as a golden age of attention. We fantasize about escaping our screens. We dream of recapturing the quiet of a world with less noise. We imagine retreating into solitude and singlemindedness, almost like latter-day monks. But...HardbackSold OutThe Old English History of the World
The Old English History of the World is a translation and adaptation of the Latin history known as the Seven Books of History against the Pagans, written by the Spanish cleric Paulus Orosius at the prompting of Saint Augustine after the sack of Rome in 410. To counter the pagan and republican narratives of Livy and other classical historians, Orosius...HardbackSold OutThe New Science
A fresh translation of The New Science, with detailed footnotes that will help both the scholar and the new reader navigate Vico’s masterpiece The New Science is the major work of Italian philosopher Giambattista Vico. First published in 1725 and revised in 1730 and 1744, it calls for a reinterpretation of human civilisation by tracing the stages of historical development...PaperbackSold OutThe Histories, Volume VI
The historian Polybius (ca. 200–118 BCE) was born into a leading family of Megalopolis in the Peloponnese and served the Achaean League in arms and diplomacy for many years. From 168 to 151, he was held hostage in Rome, where he became a friend of Scipio Aemilianus, whose campaigns, including the destruction of Carthage, he later attended. As a trusted...HardbackSold OutThe Grammar of Angels
‘Ingenious… a glorious portrait of the great 15th-century prince of learning’ Daily Telegraph ‘A deeply fascinating, sui generis book by a brilliant scholar-writer, which uses the life story of a Renaissance prodigy to summon an angel-host of ideas, people and stories, all circling the question of language's ability to transcend the mortal realm’ Robert Macfarlane, bestselling author of Underland Does...HardbackSold OutThe Ever-Changing Past
History is not, and has never been, inert, certain, merely factual, and beyond reinterpretation. Taking readers from Thucydides to the origin of the French Revolution to the Civil War and beyond, James M. Banner, Jr. explores what historians do and why they do it. Banner shows why historical knowledge is unlikely ever to be unchanging, why history as a branch...HardbackSold OutThe Archaeology of Athens
The definitive work on the monuments of ancient Athens and Attica In this book, a leading authority on the archaeology of ancient Greece presents a survey of the monuments—first chronologically and then site by site. John M. Camp begins with a comprehensive narrative history of the monuments from the earliest times to the sixth century A.D. Drawing on literary and...PaperbackSold OutSparta's Second Attic War
The latest volume in Paul Rahe’s expansive history of Sparta’s response to the challenges posed to its grand strategy “Paul Rahe stands out as one of the world’s leading scholars on the Peloponnesian War. His latest volume on Sparta’s protracted struggle with Athens provides insight into enduring problems of politics and strategy in wartime, into why and how peoples fight,...HardbackSold OutRome and Environs
This superb guide brings the work of Filippo Coarelli, one of the most widely published and well-known scholars of Roman topography, archaeology, and art, to a broad English-language audience. Conveniently organised by walking tours and illustrated throughout with clear maps, drawings, and plans, Rome and Environs: An Archaeological Guide covers all of the major, and an unparalleled number of minor,...PaperbackSold OutRomanland
A leading historian argues that in the empire we know as Byzantium, the Greek-speaking population was actually Roman, and scholars have deliberately mislabeled their ethnicity for the past two centuries for political reasons. Was there ever such a thing as Byzantium? Certainly, no emperor ever called himself "Byzantine." And while the identities of minorities in the eastern empire are clear—contemporaries...HardbackSold OutQuid Pro Quo
In this original and highly accessible book, Peter Jones takes the reader on a fascinating journey along the highways and byways of Roman life and culture, telling the amazing stories behind the original Latin meanings and uses of hundreds of our everyday words. Taking in every aspect of the ancient world, including science, religion, military matters, politics, and literature, Jones...PaperbackSold OutPeace in the Ancient World
Peace in the Ancient World: Concepts and Theories conducts a comparative investigation of why certain ancient societies produced explicit concepts and theories of peace and others did not. Explores the idea that concepts of peace in antiquity occurred only in periods that experienced exceptional rates of warfare. Utilizes case studies of civilizations in China, India, Egypt, and Greece. Complements the...HardbackSold OutMemorabilia. Oeconomicus. Symposium. Apology
Xenophon (ca. 430 to ca. 354 BCE), a member of a wealthy but politically quietist Athenian family and an admirer of Socrates, left Athens in 401 BCE to serve as a mercenary commander for Cyrus the Younger of Persia. He then joined the staff of King Agesilaus II of Sparta before settling in Elis and, in the aftermath of the...HardbackSold OutMemento Mori
In this revealing and entertaining guide to how the Romans confronted their own mortality, Peter Jones shows us that all the problems associated with old age and death that so transfix us today were already dealt with by our ancient ancestors two thousand years ago. Romans inhabited a world where man, knowing nothing about hygiene let alone disease, had no...PaperbackSold OutKnossos and the Prophets of Modernism
In the spring of 1900, British archaeologist Arthur Evans began to excavate the palace of Knossos on Crete, bringing ancient Greek legends to life just as a new century dawned amid far-reaching questions about human history, art, and culture. With Knossos and the Prophets of Modernism, Cathy Gere relates the fascinating story of Evans’s excavation and its long-term effects on...PaperbackSold OutIn Search of Ancient North Africa
During years of travelling through North Africa, author Barnaby Rogerson has encountered a handful of stories so complicated that he could not place them into neat, tidy narratives. These are stories of characters who were neither distinctly good nor noticeably bad, neither malicious nor noble. In Search of Ancient North Africa is a journey into the ruins of a landscape...PaperbackSold OutHow to Think about War
An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides's History that takes readers to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and war. Why do nations go to war? What are citizens willing to die for? What justifies foreign invasion? And does might always make right? For nearly 2,500 years, students, politicians, political thinkers, and military leaders...HardbackSold OutHow To Be Good
What Socrates's greatest failure says about a 2,000-year-old question: is it possible to teach ourselves and others to become better people? Can we make ourselves into better human beings? Can we help others do the same? And can we get the leaders of our society to care that humanity prospers, not just economically, but also spiritually? These questions have been...PaperbackSold OutHeavenly Warriors
"In a government, military matters are the essential thing," said Japan's Heavenly Warrior, the Emperor Temmu, in 684. Heavenly Warriors traces in detail the evolutionary development of weaponry, horsemanship, military organisation, and tactics from Japan's early conflicts with Korea up to the full-blown system of the samurai. Enhanced by illustrations and maps, and with a new preface by the author,...PaperbackSold OutConsiderations on the Causes of the Greatness of the Romans and their Decline
Republication of David Lowenthal's elegant translation of Montesquieu's neglected study of the Romans—an indispensable source for understanding the philosopher's treatment of Rome in The Spirit of the Laws—makes the book available to a new generation of English-language readers. Lowenthal's perceptive introduction and useful notes also deserve the attention of those who can read Montesquieu in the original French. --James W....PaperbackSold OutA History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284-641
The Second Edition of A History of the Later Roman Empire features extensive revisions and updates to the highly-acclaimed, sweeping historical survey of the Roman Empire from the accession of Diocletian in AD 284 to the death of Heraclius in 641. Features a revised narrative of the political history that shaped the late Roman Empire. Includes extensive changes to the...PaperbackSold OutA History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC
Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition of A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000–323 BC presents a comprehensive overview of the multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near East. This edition: Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richer selection of supplementary materials Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and cultural developments in the ancient...PaperbackSold OutThe Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria
Magnificent hardcover art books featuring the incredible images and lore of Magic: The Gathering®! Danger and adventure await in these pages, lavishly illustrated with the award-winning art of Magic: The Gathering®! Step aboard the legendary airship Weatherlight and explore Dominaria, an ancient world whose stories are known throughout the Multiverse. Dominaria has weathered one apocalypse after another and emerged into...HardbackSold OutPericles of Athens
Pericles has the rare distinction of giving his name to an entire period of history, embodying what has often been taken as the golden age of the ancient Greek world. "Periclean" Athens witnessed tumultuous political and military events, alongside achievements of the highest order in philosophy, drama, poetry, oratory, and architecture. Pericles of Athens is the first book in decades...PaperbackSold OutOf Gods and Mortals
Two armies prepare for war. Thor, surrounded by crackling lightning, leads the assault of a horde of Viking berserkers. Preparing to receive this charge stands a wall of grim-faced, determined Spartan hoplites, commanded by Ares himself… Of Gods and Mortals is a skirmish wargame that gives players the opportunity to command the greatest heroes, warriors, and monsters of legend –...PaperbackSold OutBroken Legions
The Roman Empire rules the civilised world with an iron fist, seemingly all-powerful and limitless. And yet, the power of Rome is secured not by its mighty legions, but by small bands of warriors and agents fighting a secret war. Tasked by the Emperor to explore ancient temples, forgotten labyrinths, and beast-haunted caverns, they seek out artefacts hidden by the...PaperbackSold OutThe Tale of Troy
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 Tales of Troy. The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared...PaperbackSold OutThe Odyssey
The classic story now beautifully illustrated by Jan Pienkowski - famed for Meg and Mog, A Necklace of Raindrops and many others. \"Bold and intensely satisfying for children and adults alike\" The Guardian The ultimate adventure retold for children! Odysseus must battle his way home from war with the Greek Gods pitted against him. But what will he find when...PaperbackSold OutTerrible True Tales: Romans
From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, now a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandHorrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Roman tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in...PaperbackSold OutTerrible True Tales: Greeks
'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Greek tales based on thrilling true stories – four...PaperbackSold OutShe Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words
In She Speaks, passionate classicist Honor Cargill-Martin redresses this imbalance by retelling eight classic Greek myths, this time from an all-female perspective. Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and...HardbackSold OutRomans Magnified
Zoom in to discover what life was like for Ancient Romans in this innovative and interactive illustrated title that takes you right into their fascinating world! Learn how the Romans lived - from the seven hills to the Colosseum and beyond. Using the free magnifying glass, seek out incredible facts about ancient Rome in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over...HardbackSold Out