The 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 Out
Terrible 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 Out
Terrible 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 Out
She 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 Out
Romans 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
Puzzle Odyssey
Puzzle Odyssey by Ian Friel and Helen Friel takes you on a thrilling journey with Odysseus, who has been away from home for many years and is finally making his way back to his family on the island of Ithaca. It will be a dangerous journey, and along the way, he'll face treacherous challenges of all kinds. If you're feeling...HardbackSold Out
Lessons from our Ancestors: Winner of the 'Discover British Book Award 2024': Equality, Inclusivity and Sustainability in the Ancient World
"A healthy corrective to the notion that 'History is what White Men did', and worthy of a place on every child's bookshelf." - Sir Tony Robinson This unforgettable journey back through time with archaeologist and TV presenter Raksha Dave casts a spotlight on forgotten histories and misrepresented stories. Told through 50 objects, this groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on...HardbackSold Out
Interview with Blackbeard & Other Vicious Villains
If you could go back in time and talk to famous villains from the past, what would you ask? Brave animal interviewer and author Andy Seed has adapted his incredible 'tranimalator' device into a time machine, allowing him to go back and talk to all kinds of figures from history! Get to know 10 famous villains who take a quick...PaperbackSold Out
Gaia
Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it. Would you fight for it? Meet Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who created the Earth and the universe that stretched beyond it. She raised trees from their roots to the sky, sent waterfalls...HardbackSold Out
Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion
Historical Association Young Quills Shortlist 2025 Five Books BEST NEW BOOKS FOR KIDS 2024 Just Imagine REVIEWERS' BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024 The conclusion of the Circus Maximus series set in Ancient Rome, full of fabulous horses, thrilling adventures, and an unforgettable heroine called Dido. When her beloved horse Porcellus sires a new foal, Dido hopes he will be the...PaperbackSold Out
British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in a Medieval Castle
A kid's life in a medieval castle might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and massive feasts, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from getting stuck in a siege and living next to a poo-filled...HardbackSold Out
Fall of Civilizations
Based on the hit podcast with over 100 million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse. Across the centuries, we journey from the great empires of Mesopotamia to those of Khmer and Vijayanagara in Asia and Songhai in West Africa; from Byzantium to...PaperbackSold Out
The Stones of Time
This revealing text describes the exciting discovery and deciphering of the 5,000-year-old stone chambers and standing stones of pre-Celtic Ireland. At midwinter sunrise, Martin Brennan and his research partner observed a beam of light shining into the central chamber at Newgrange, illuminating a series of glyphs on the back wall. They went on to observe significant solar and lunar events...PaperbackSold Out
The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies
Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you’ll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the...PaperbackSold Out
The Age of Caesar
The Age of Caesar brings to life figures such as Pompey, Caesar, Cicero, Brutus, and Antony—names that echo across the centuries. These major figures in the civil wars, which harshly ended the Roman Republic, remain poignant examples of how the craving for personal power can overshadow collective politics, how the glorification of the military can erode civilian authority, and how...HardbackSold Out
The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects
A fanciful collection featuring gorgeous detailed imagery of the world’s most fabulous insects Discover the Titan of the Amazon, the “antosaur,” fabulous butterflies with birdlike wings, and even more of the world’s most unbelievable insects in this collectible volume. Richly illustrated and written by eminent entomologists, The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects unveils 50 insects (from among the million hopefuls)...HardbackSold Out
The Little Book of Palaeontology
If you want to know your ichthyosaur from your iguanodon, and your belemnites from your brachiopods, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of palaeontology Life as we know it now has a long history, buried beneath the ground. Palaeontology is the science of fossilised animals and plants, using discoveries of ancient lifeforms to uncover secrets of the...PaperbackSold Out
The Influential Classics Collection: The Republic and The Prince
Professional guidance from history’s greatest philosophers The quest for the perfect life is nothing new. If you are looking for guidance to help navigate the pitfalls of your professional and personal life, then you could do worse than listening to the great philosophers Plato and Machiavelli. In The Republic, Plato takes you back to ancient Greece and his plans for...HardbackSold Out-
The Greek Myths That Shape the Way We Think
The Greek Myths That Shape the Way We Think offers a sophisticated look into the eight Greek myths that remain the most relevant to us today, exploring their powerful cultural impact from their ancient origins to the present. The Greek myths have been retold countless times, first by the conquering Romans, then through the medieval and Renaissance eras of Europe,...HardbackSold Out 
The Dinosaur Hunters
Dinosaur bones had been found centuries before scientists understood what they were and what creatures they came from; ancient Chinese writings spoke of 'dragon' bones, and large fossils discovered in the UK were thought to belong to human giants. It was only with the exploration and meticulous research of generations of intrepid palaeontologists that the truth about dinosaurs was discovered....HardbackSold Out
Slavic Myths
Slavic Myths brings together the legends, folklore, and fairy tales of Eastern Europe in this intriguing new collection. With a new introduction, this collection of Slavic tales is based on the oral storytelling traditions of the peoples of Eastern Europe, from the Polish and the Slovaks to the Macedonians, Czechs, and Serbians. These stories have roots in pagan folklore and...PaperbackSold Out
Norse Ancient Origins
A beautiful companion volume to Norse Myths and Legends, exploring the ancient origins of Viking society and culture. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya, and all the gods of Asgard come 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok', and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with...HardbackSold Out
Japanese Ancient Origins
This beautiful edition, a companion to Japanese Myths and Legends, explores the ancient origins of Japanese society and culture. It is a gorgeous Collector's Edition covering the history of Japan from the early Jomon period to the Edo period. Japan has gripped the imagination of readers with its spiritual and delicate myths, ghost stories, and folktales for many generations, but...HardbackSold Out
Indian Ancient Origins
Indian Ancient Origins offers a beautiful edition with a new introduction to the history of the land and the people, highlighting the origins of myth and folklore. The story of Ancient India, a vast land that stretches from the Himalayas in the North to the oceans far south, can be traced back to the 8th millennium BCE. In the mid-3000s,...HardbackSold Out
Egyptian Ancient Origins
A striking companion volume to the Myths and Legends title, exploring the ancient origins of Egyptian society and culture. This gorgeous Collector's Edition brings to life the culture of one of the great founding civilisations. As a companion volume to Egyptian Myths and Legends in the same series, Egyptian Ancient Origins illuminates the beginnings of human experience: the irrigation of...HardbackSold Out-
Celtic Myths & Legends
A gorgeous Collector's Edition. Populated by gods, High Kings, wilful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins, and wizards, the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly retold, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient culture in a tribute to the heroism, romance, and...HardbackSold Out 
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great was undefeated in battle and is considered to be one of history's most successful military commanders. In 336 BCE, Alexander died when he was only thirty-two. His military campaigns had swept across Ancient Greece, through Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Egypt, and North Africa to North West India, forging one of the largest empires in recorded history. He...PaperbackSold Out
Writing Matters
The epigraphy of 1st-millennium-BCE Italy has been studied for many years, but these studies have largely concentrated on the languages encoded in the inscriptions and their semantic meanings. This book takes a more holistic approach that looks not only at content, but also the archaeological contexts of the inscriptions and the materiality of their 'supports': the artefacts and monuments on...HardbackSold Out
Veni, Vidi, Vici
The Romans left a long-lasting legacy and their influence can still be seen all around us—from our calendar and coins, to our language and laws—but how much do we really know about them? Help is at hand in the form of Veni, Vidi, Vici, which tells the remarkable, and often surprising, story of the Romans and the most enduring empire...PaperbackSold Out
Troy: myth and reality (British Museum)
Troy: myth and reality is familiar to us from the timeless and epic tales of Homer's Iliad and Virgil's Aeneid. These have been retold over the centuries by writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare to Madeline Miller and Rick Riordan, and enacted by stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Brad Pitt. But how much do we really know about the city...PaperbackSold Out
Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean
How ancient Mediterranean trade thrived through state institutions. From around 700 BCE until the first centuries CE, the Mediterranean enjoyed steady economic growth through trade, reaching a level not to be regained until the early modern era. This process of growth coincided with a process of state formation, culminating in the largest state the ancient Mediterranean would ever know, the...HardbackSold Out
Thinking Big
When and how did the brains of our hominin ancestors become human minds? When and why did our capacity for language, art, music, and dance evolve? It is the contention of this pathbreaking and provocative book that it was the need for early humans to live in ever-larger social groups, and to maintain social relations over ever-greater distances—the ability to...PaperbackSold Out
The world of Stonehenge
'A simply outstanding book' 'Astonishing' '[A] rich treasure-trove of photographs of objects' 'The book truly is a delight, and is a 'book of the ancestors' in a very real sense.' 'Highly recommended.' - Sacred Hoop Magazine, March 2022 Stonehenge is one of the best known, but most misunderstood, monuments in the world. Contrary to common belief, it was not a...HardbackSold Out
The Treasures of Tutankhamun
This beautifully illustrated book brings to life the greatest treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Fifty of the most important objects on display today are each accompanied by a short, accessible text giving the reader just enough information to understand their relevance and importance while retaining a sense of wonder at these ancient artefacts. Each carefully selected object is presented...HardbackSold Out
The Three Kingdoms of Korea
The Three Kingdoms of Korea explores Korea's Three Kingdoms period, a genuine 'lost civilisation', during which ancient realms vied for supremacy during the first millennium CE. Nobles from this period's feuding states adopted and adapted Buddhism and Confucianism through interactions with early medieval Chinese dynasties. In the mid-seventh century, with the assistance of the mighty Chinese Tang empire, the aristocratic...HardbackSold Out
The Tale of the Axe
Focusing on the British Isles, the author explores a period of huge societal change—the Neolithic, or 'New Stone Age'—through the most iconic artefact of its time: the polished stone axe. Using an ancient stone axe-head brought to him by a local quarry worker, the book provides a guide to the revolution that changed the world. These formidable creations were not...PaperbackSold Out-
The Sumerians
The Sumerians are widely believed to have created the world's earliest civilisation on the fertile floodplains of southern Iraq from about 3500 to 2000 BC. They have been credited with the invention of nothing less than cities, writing, and the wheel, and therefore hold an ancient mirror to our own urban, literate world. But is this picture correct? Paul Collins...HardbackSold Out -
The Sons of Caesar
At the heart of this history of the Julio-Claudian dynasty are the lives of six men - Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius Caligula, Claudius and Nero - men who mastered Rome and changed it from a democracy to a personal possession. It was no easy task: Caesar and Caligula were assassinated, Nero committed suicide and Claudius was poisoned. Only Augustus...PaperbackSold Out 
The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World
Expands on the traditional 'Seven Wonders' to examine an impressive number of ancient marvels from around the globe. The traditional list of seven wonders was derived from ancient Greek guidebooks, designed for sightseers in the Hellenic world. The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World broadens those horizons, incorporating architectural marvels from across the globe, from the walled medieval city of...PaperbackSold Out
The Roman History
This essential document for the study of Roman history traces the story of Rome from Romulus and the foundations of Rome to the reign of the Emperor Tiberius. It is especially valuable to historians and students for its vivid eyewitness account of the dramatic years that saw the Roman Empire emerge from the chaos left by the shattered Republic. Rendered...PaperbackSold Out
The Roman Army of the Principate 27 BC–AD 117
The Imperial Army established by Augustus drew heavily on the nomenclature and traditions of the late Roman Republic, but was revolutionary in its design. He decided to meet all the military needs of the Empire from a standing, professional army. Military service became a career: enlistment was for 25 years (16 in the Praetorian Guard), and men were sometimes retained...PaperbackSold Out
The Roman Army
Packed with beautiful Osprey artwork, this volume offers a complete history of the Roman Army. The image of the Roman legionary is as familiar today as it was to the citizens – and enemies – of the vast Roman Empire two thousand years ago. This book goes beyond the stereotypes found in popular culture to examine the Roman Army from...PaperbackSold Out-
The Rise of Rome
In the late Iron Age, Rome was a small collection of huts arranged over a few hills. By the third century BC, it had become a large and powerful city, with monumental temples, public buildings and grand houses. It had conquered the whole of Italy and was poised to establish an empire. But how did it accomplish this historic transformation?...PaperbackSold Out 
The Red Sea Scrolls
The inside story, told by the archaeological detectives themselves, of the extraordinary discovery of the world's oldest papyri—revealing how King Khufu's men built the Great Pyramid at Giza. Pierre Tallet's discovery of the Red Sea Scrolls—the world's oldest surviving written documents—in 2013 was one of the most remarkable moments in the history of Egyptology. These papyri, written some 4,600 years...HardbackSold Out-
The Oldest Book in the World
A brand-new translation of a philosophical classic of the ancient world, The Teaching of Ptahhatp, written in Egypt 4,000 years ago. The Teaching of Ptahhatp, composed two millennia before the birth of Plato, is the oldest surviving statement of philosophy in the ancient world and the earliest witness to the power of the written word. It ought to begin the...PaperbackSold Out 
The Islamic World
This illustrated introduction offers a fresh approach to the history of the Islamic world from its origins to the present day. Told in six chapters, arranged both chronologically and thematically, and richly enhanced with outstanding images, it provides an illuminating insight into the material culture produced from West Africa to Southeast Asia through art and artefacts, people and places. From...HardbackSold Out
The Hun
The Huns were the most feared barbarians of the Ancient world, known to their Roman enemies as the 'scourge of god'. Superb horsemen and excellent archers, they fought with a reflex composite-bow that could penetrate armour at 100 metres. In battle, they would rush into the fray with surprising speed and apparent chaos, maintaining an incessant barrage until the enemy...PaperbackSold Out-
The Great Empires of the Ancient World
A distinguished team of internationally renowned scholars surveys the great empires from 1600 BC to AD 500, spanning from the ancient Mediterranean to China. In ten comprehensive chapters, the book covers the empires of New Kingdom Egypt; the Hittites; Assyria and Babylonia; Achaemenid Persia; Athens; Alexander; Parthian and early Sasanian Persia; Rome; India; and Qin and Han China. Each chapter...PaperbackSold Out -
The Great Empires of Asia
Asian empires led the world economically, scientifically, and culturally for hundreds of years, posing a constant challenge to the countries of Europe. How and why did those empires gain such power, and lose it? What legacies did they leave? This book brings together a team of distinguished historians to survey seven great Asian empires that rose and fell between 800...PaperbackSold Out 
The Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome
The essential illustrated guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, vividly retelling their stories and exploring their origins. Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshipped them? Although their time of widespread worship has long passed, the Greek and Roman gods have fascinated and...HardbackSold Out
The Folds of Olympus
A cultural and literary history of mountains in classical antiquity. The mountainous character of the Mediterranean was a crucial factor in the history of the ancient Greek and Roman world. The Folds of Olympus is a cultural and literary history that explores the significant role mountains played in Greek and Roman religious, military, and economic life, as well as in...HardbackSold Out
The First Artists
Where do we find the world's very first art? When, and why, did people begin experimenting with different materials, forms and colours? Were our once-cousins, the Neanderthals, also capable of creating art? Prehistorians have been asking these questions of our ancestors for decades, but only very recently, with the development of cutting-edge scientific and archaeological techniques, have we been able...HardbackSold Out-
The Enemies of Rome
The gripping stories of the most colourful and formidable characters to challenge the might of Rome. Until recently, it was assumed that Rome carried the torch of civilisation into the barbarian darkness, bringing law, architecture, and literature to conquered peoples. The alternative view now suggests that many of Rome's enemies - the Celts, Hebrews, and Phoenicians, for example - were...PaperbackSold Out 
The Eagle and the Bear
For over three centuries, the inhabitants of North Britain faced the might of Rome, resulting in some of the most extraordinary archaeology of the ancient world. Drawing on his extensive experience, John H. Reid considers many of the controversies surrounding Roman Scotland, several of which remain points of lively debate. From a reassessment of the loss of the Ninth Legion...PaperbackSold Out
The Complete Roman Legions
The legions of Rome were among the greatest fighting forces in history. For almost half a millennium, they secured the known world under the power of the Caesars. This pioneering account gathers together the stories of each and every imperial legion, telling the tales of their triumphs and defeats as they policed the empire and enlarged its borders. Focusing on...PaperbackSold Out
The Complete Roman Army
The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organisation and tactics were highly advanced and would not be equalled again until the modern era, while spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today. Drawing on archaeology, ancient art, and original documentary sources, The Complete Roman Army presents a thorough and...PaperbackSold Out
The Amazons
Amazons—fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world—were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valour in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians revelled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In historical times, Cyrus of Persia, Alexander the Great, and the Roman general Pompey tangled with Amazons. But just...PaperbackSold Out
Sunken cities
Beneath the waters of Abukir Bay, at the edge of the northwestern Nile Delta, lie the submerged remains of once-lost ancient Egyptian cities that sank over 1,200 years ago, but were dramatically rediscovered in the last years of the 20th century. Pioneering underwater excavations, begun in 1999 and still underway, are uncovering an array of ancient buildings and artefacts. Temple...HardbackSold Out
Strabo's Geography
A lively new translation of Strabo's complete Geography—an encyclopedic guide to the ancient world of the first century CE connecting it with the world of the twenty-first century. Geography is an encyclopedic description of the ancient world as it appeared to a contemporary observer in the early Roman empire. Information about taming elephants, collecting saffron, producing asphalt, and practicing yoga...HardbackSold Out
Sir John Soane's Greatest Treasure
Sir John Soane's Greatest Treasure describes one of the most important antiquities ever found in Egypt—the beautiful calcite sarcophagus of the pharaoh Seti I. Discovered in 1817 in the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings by the flamboyant explorer Giovanni Belzoni, the sarcophagus now resides in Sir John Soane's Museum in London's Lincoln's Inn Fields. Leading...PaperbackSold Out-
Sex on Show
The Greeks and Romans were not shy about sex. Drinking cups, oil-lamps, and walls were decorated with scenes of seduction and sexual intercourse which make the modern viewer blush; models of penises were worn around the neck or hung from doorways. In classical Greece, statues of erect penises served as boundary-stones and signposts. In Rome, marble satyrs and nymphs grappled...HardbackSold Out -
Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt
Where are the tombs of Alexander the Great or Cleopatra? Both rulers were buried in Egypt, but their tombs have never been found despite years of intensive research and excavation. Yet we have tantalising clues. Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt describes the quest for these and other great 'missing' tombs—those we know existed, but which have not yet...PaperbackSold Out 
Sea Peoples of the Bronze Age Mediterranean c.1400 BC–1000 BC
This title features up-to-date historical and archaeological research into the mysterious and powerful confederations of raiders who troubled the Eastern Mediterranean in the last half of the Bronze Age. Research into the origins of the so-called Shardana, Shekelesh, Danuna, Lukka, Peleset and other peoples is a detective 'work in progress'. However, it is known that they both provided the Egyptian...PaperbackSold Out
Salamis 480 BC
A highly illustrated account of the most important naval campaign of the ancient era, in which an outnumbered and fragile Greek alliance secured the glorious future of 5th-century Athens. In 480 BC, the Greek and Persian fleets met in a battle in the strait between Attica and the island of Salamis. Although outnumbered, the Greeks delivered a crushing victory that...PaperbackSold Out-
Roman Centurions 753–31 BC
New archaeological research has resulted in a complete re-evaluation of the dress and equipment of the Centurions of the Roman World. Featuring up-to-date research, photographs of artefacts and the signature Men-at-Arms artwork, Raffaele D'Amato's concise yet detailed text is an essential addition to the series. It includes several artwork reconstructions of actual named individuals and two lavish scenes depicting combat...PaperbackSold Out -
Roman Centurions 31 BC–AD 500
In the years between 31 BC and AD 500 the Romans carved out a mighty empire stretching from Britain to the deserts of North Africa. The men who spearheaded this expansion were the centurions, the tough, professional warriors who led from the front, exerted savage discipline and provided a role model for the legionaries under their command. This book, the...PaperbackSold Out 
Roman Britain
For this revised edition, the text, illustrations, and bibliography have been updated to incorporate new research and recent discoveries, including the Frome Hoard, the largest Roman coin hoard ever found in Britain. There is evidence at Silchester of possible lavish building work after the Boudican revolt, and the discovery of thirty decapitated male skeletons found in York, possibly the victims...PaperbackSold Out
Roman Army Units in the Eastern Provinces (1)
Between the reigns of Augustus and Septimius Severus, the Eastern provinces of the Roman Empire frequently experienced brutal fighting. This was most notably during the conquest of Dacia by Trajan, the suppression of the Great Revolt in Judea, and intermittent clashes with Rome's great rival, Parthia. In these wars, Roman soldiers had to fight in a range of different climates...PaperbackSold Out-
Roma Aeterna
Roma Aeterna (the main book of Pars II of the Lingua Latina per se illustrata series) introduces some of the most celebrated authors of Roman antiquity through the lens of Roman literature and mythology. A vivid description of the city's monuments precedes a prose retelling of the first four books of Virgil's Aeneid, with many of the most famous passages...HardbackSold Out 
Rethinking the Ancient Druids
Ancient Classical authors have painted the Druids in a bad light, defining them as a barbaric priesthood, who 2,000 years ago perpetrated savage and blood rites in ancient Britain and Gaul in the name of their gods. Archaeology tells a different and more complicated story of this enigmatic priesthood, a theocracy with immense political and sacred power. Rethinking the Ancient...PaperbackSold Out-
Republican Roman Army 200–104 BC
The principal source of information on the Roman Republican Army is the sixth book of the Histories by the Greek historian Polybius, written a little before 150 BC. This engaging text by Nicholas Sekunda draws heavily on this vital source to outline the equipment and organisation of the Roman Republican Army from 200–104 BC—a time when Rome was growing from...PaperbackSold Out 
Principles of Archaeology
Principles of Archaeology provides the building blocks for students to learn how archaeologists think. Retaining its focus on teaching the major methods of thought and analysis and the importance of scientific techniques, this new edition has been thoroughly redesigned and revised to include the most recent technologies and ethical issues involved in studying the past. A new co-author specializing in...PaperbackSold Out
Pharaoh
The powerful image that the kings of Egypt presented to their subjects was so awe-inspiring and captivating that people today are still impressed by the compelling stories and imposing statuary of the Pharaoh. But the reality of Egyptian kingship was often much more complex, as Pharaoh: King of Egypt seeks to reveal.PaperbackSold Out-
Norman Knight AD 950–1204
Throughout the 11th and 12th centuries, the Norman knight was possibly the most feared warrior in Western Europe. He was descended originally from the Vikings who had settled in Northern France under their leader Rollo in or around 911, at the behest of Charles the Simple. Throughout the following centuries, they remembered and built on their warlike reputation. Norman Knight...PaperbackSold Out 
Nero
One of the best-known figures from Roman history, Nero (r. AD 54-68) is most often characterised as a tyrannical and ineffectual ruler who fiddled while Rome burnt. Such a reputation has, however, been shaped by ancient literary sources written by his adversaries and enemies and, in light of new research, can be considered crudely reductive. This publication, and the exhibition...HardbackSold Out
Nero
One of the best-known figures from Roman history, Nero (r. AD 54-68) is most often characterised as a tyrannical and ineffectual ruler who fiddled while Rome burnt. Such a reputation has, however, been shaped by ancient literary sources written by his adversaries and enemies and, in light of new research, can be considered crudely reductive. This publication, and the exhibition...PaperbackSold Out
National Geographic The Greeks
National Geographic The Greeks, companion to the ground-breaking 3-part PBS series, is a lushly-illustrated, uniquely comprehensive, and accessible history of Ancient Greece. This book is perfect for history lovers and anyone interested in the origins of our modern world. Discover the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great through lavish illustrations and gripping stories. This...HardbackSold Out
Nagashino 1575
A compact, illustrated guide to a key battle that originated firearm warfare in Japan. When Portuguese traders took advantage of the constant violence in Japan to sell the Japanese their first firearms, one of the quickest to take advantage of this new technology was the powerful daimyo Oda Nobunaga. In 1575, the impetuous Takeda Katsuyori laid siege to Nagashino castle,...PaperbackSold Out
Mexico
This authoritative volume has been revised throughout and expanded, with stunning new images and accounts of the major discoveries of recent years. Recent findings have been added to expand our understanding of the Olmecs outside of their heartland, and new research on the legacy of the Maya offers a wider and more cohesive narrative of Mexico's history. New co-author Javier...PaperbackSold Out-
Masada
A new account of the famous site and story of the last stand of a group of Jewish rebels who held out against the Roman Empire. Two thousand years ago, 967 Jewish men, women, and children—the last holdouts of the revolt against Rome following the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple—reportedly took their own lives rather...HardbackSold Out
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