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19 produkter
Keys of Egypt
The Race to Read the Hieroglyphs
Häftad, 2001
171 kr
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A vivid and superbly written account of the unravelling of one of the great intellectual puzzles, set against the backdop of Europe in the Napoleonic era.When Napoleon invaded Egypt in 1798, his troops were astonished to discover ancient temples, tombs and statues, all covered with hieroglyphs – …
Dictionary of Roman Religion
Häftad, 2001
429 kr
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Long overshadowed by Greek mythology or treated peripherally in gernal texts on the ancient Roman world, Roman religion is finally accorded its due in this unique reference work. While perhaps most familiar in the context of Greek-influenced gods, Roman religious life in fact encompassed a …
Empires of the Plain
Henry Rawlinson and the Lost Languages of Babylon (Text Only)
E-bok, 2012
112 kr
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How 19th-century soldier, adventurer and scholar Henry Rawlinson deciphered cuneiform, the world’s earliest writing, and rediscovered Iraq's ancient civilisations.This is the exciting, true adventure story of Henry Rawlinson, a fearless soldier, sportsman and explorer. From 1827 he spent …
Gibraltar
The Greatest Siege in British History
Häftad, 2019
173 kr
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For over three and a half years, from 1779 to 1783, the tiny territory of Gibraltar was besieged and blockaded, on land and at sea, by the overwhelming forces of Spain and France. It became the longest siege in British history, and the obsession with saving Gibraltar was blamed for the loss of the …
The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo
Häftad, 2008
356 kr
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Jane Austen's England: Daily Life in the Georgian and Regency Periods
Häftad, 2014
356 kr
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Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome
Av Lesley Adkins, Roy A. Adkins
Häftad, 1999
422 kr
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This handy reference provides full access to the 1,200 years of Roman rule from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD, including information that is hard to find and even harder to decipher. Clear, authoritative, and highly organized, Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome provides a unique look at a …
War For All The Oceans
From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo
Häftad, 2007
356 kr
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As France emerged from revolution, a young general named Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt, hoping next to march overland to India. It would not happen. Britain swung her forces into action to battle for control of the world's sea-lanes and thus all international trade. The Battle of the Nile and …
Jack Tar
Life in Nelson's Navy
Häftad, 2009
173 kr
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The Royal Navy to which Admiral Lord Nelson sacrificed his life depended on thousands of sailors and marines to man the great wind-powered wooden warships. Drawn from all over Britain and beyond, often unwillingly, these ordinary men made the navy invincible through skill, courage and sheer …
When There Were Birds
The forgotten history of our connections
Häftad, 2023
179 kr
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A landmark book that charts humanity's changing relationship with birds - from the ancient Egyptians to the twenty-first century 'A marvellously original slice of social history' Daily Mail'The facts and folklore of birdlife are dissected in admirable detail in this handsome book' Sunday Times'Roy …
Archaeological Illustration
Häftad, 2009
623 kr
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This volume, originally published in 1989, is intended as a practical guide to archaeological illustration, from drawing finds in the field to technical studio drawing for publication. It is also an invaluable reference tool for the interpretation of illustrations and their status as archaeological …
Jack Tar
Life in Nelson's Navy
E-bok, 2011
51 kr
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''An enthralling book'' Sunday Telegraph '' Fascinating'' Sunday Times The Royal Navy to which Admiral Lord Nelson sacrificed his life depended on thousands of sailors and marines to man the great wind-powered wooden warships. Drawn from all over Britain and beyond, often unwillingly, these …
War For All The Oceans
From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo
E-bok, 2011
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
45 kr
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As France emerged from revolution, a young general named Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt, hoping next to march overland to India. It would not happen. Britain swung her forces into action to battle for control of the world''s sea-lanes and thus all international trade. The Battle of the Nile and …
Eavesdropping on Jane Austen's England
How our ancestors lived two centuries ago
E-bok, 2013
45 kr
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Eavesdropping on Jane Austen''s England explores the real England of Jane Austen''s lifetime. It was a troubled period, with disturbing changes in industry and agriculture and a constant dread of invasion and revolution. The comfortable, tranquil country of her fiction is a complete contrast to the …
Gibraltar
The Greatest Siege in British History
E-bok, 2017
45 kr
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For over three and a half years, from 1779 to 1783, the tiny territory of Gibraltar was besieged and blockaded, on land and at sea, by the overwhelming forces of Spain and France. It became the longest siege in British history, and the obsession with saving Gibraltar was blamed for the loss of the …
When There Were Birds
The forgotten history of our connections
E-bok, 2021
45 kr
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A landmark book that charts humanity''s changing relationship with birds - from the ancient Egyptians to the twenty-first century ''A marvellously original slice of social history'' Daily Mail ''The facts and folklore of birdlife are dissected in admirable detail in this handsome book'' Sunday …
War for All the Oceans
From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo
E-bok, 2008
147 kr
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A brutal, action-packed account of the sea battles of the Napoleonic War by the author of the bestselling Nelson’s Trafalgar and co-author of the forthcoming Gibraltar: The Greatest Siege in British History (March 2018) As he did with his much lauded Nelson’s Trafalgar , Roy Adkins (now writing …
Handbook of British Archaeology
Av Victoria Leitch, Roy Adkins m. fl.
E-bok, 2017
45 kr
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For over 25 years The Handbook of British Archaeology has been the foremost guide to archaeological methods, artefacts and monuments, providing clear explanations of all specialist terms used by archaeologists. This completely revised and updated edition is packed with the latest information and …
Handbook of British Archaeology
Av Lesley Adkins, Roy Adkins m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
280 kr
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For over 25 years The Handbook of British Archaeology has been the foremost guide to archaeological methods, artefacts and monuments, providing clear explanations of all specialist terms used by archaeologists.This completely revised and updated edition is packed with the latest information and now …
