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  • Boundaries of the Ancient Near Eastern World
    For over threescore years Cyrus H. Gordon’s scholarship and teaching have provided new directions to the study of the ancient Near East. This collection of 34 essays in honour of his 90th birthday, edited by three of his former pupils, celebrates his fascinating and remarkable achievements and reflects his broad command of ancient studies. The global impact of his research can ...
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    316,05 €

  • The Archaeology of the Meroitic State
    David N. Edwards / David NEdwards
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    71,84 €

  • Piracy in the Ancient World
    H. A. Omerod / H. A. Ormerod / Henry Arderne Ormerod
    Seaborne brigands were greatly feared in the ancient world. Pirates not only preyed on merchant ships and fishing craft in the Mediterranean but also wreaked havoc on coastal townstaking men, women, and children to ransom or sell as slaves; raiding treasures; and exacting tribute from fearful town leaders. Responding to the threat of piracy, the Greeks established their primary...
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    38,04 €

  • Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet
    Barry B. Powell / Barry BPowell
    The purpose of this challenging book is to inquire systematically into the historical causes that underlay the radical shift from earlier and less efficient writing systems to the use of alphabetic writing. ...
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    57,80 €

  • Alexis
    Alexis / W. Geoffrey Arnott / WGeoffrey Arnott
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    374,92 €

  • Demokratia
    This book is the result of a long and fruitful conversation among practitioners of two very different fields: ancient history and political theory. The topic of the conversation is classical Greek democracy and its contemporary relevance. The nineteen contributors remain diverse in their political commitments and in their analytic approaches, but all have engaged deeply with Gr...
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    100,42 €

  • Classic Maya Political History
    This book is concerned with the historical reality recorded on Classic Maya monuments of the first millennium AD, its interpretation in terms of social and political interaction within and between states, and the better understanding of Maya civilization that is emerging from a more accurate perception of the role of its ruling elites. ...
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    84,42 €

  • Ascetics and Ambassadors of Christ
    John Binns
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    88,76 €

  • The Bronze Age of Southeast Asia
    Charles Higham
    The Bronze Age of Southeast Asia has been described as an enigma and a challenge. Some specialists have claimed that the earliest bronze working in the world occurred here, suggesting a cultural sequence that fails to fit a world-wide pattern. Others see it as distinct from parallel developments in other parts of the world. This book is the first comprehensive study of the peri...
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    128,68 €

  • Women’s Bodies in Classical Greek Science
    Dean Jones / Jones Dean Jones / Lesley Ann Dean-Jones
    this is an informative work which makes a significant contribution not only to the history of Greek medicine, but also to our understanding of the place and role of women in Greek society. ...
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    74,88 €

  • Placing the Gods
    Alcock
    The essays critically the relationship between sanctuaries and political units in the Greek world over the best part of two millennia, both extending de Polignac’s sort of analysis back and forward in time, and also assessing the limits of that analysis. ...
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    88,81 €

  • These Were the Greeks
    A. G. P. Lang / H. D. Amos
    These were the Greeks presents an absorbing and readable introduction to Greek society. The twenty chapters examine the period from 1500 B.C. to Roman times, depicting main events from the time of the Minoans and Mycenaeans through the Persian Wars and Alexander to the end of the Hellenistic period. Against this background the authors explore many aspects of Greek social, domes...
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    49,54 €

  • Early Greek Myth
    Timothy Gantz
    Early Greek Myth is a much-needed handbook for scholars and others interested in the literary and artistic sources of archaic Greek myths--and the only one of its kind available in English. Timothy Gantz traces the development of each myth in narrative form and summarizes the written and visual evidence in which the specific details of the story appear. ...
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    49,28 €

  • The Making of Orthodox Byzantium, 600-1025
    Mark Whittow
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    65,86 €

  • Moral Codes and Social Structure in Ancient Greece
    Joseph M Bryant / Joseph M. Bryant
    An exercise in cultural sociology, Moral Codes and Social Structure in Ancient Greece seeks to explicate the dynamic currents of classical Hellenic ethics and social philosophy by situating those idea-complexes in their socio-historical and intellectual contexts. Central to this enterprise is a comprehensive historical-sociological analysis of the Polis form of social organizat...
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    44,60 €

  • A Cumulative Index to the Grammar and Syntax of Biblical Hebrew
    Frederic Clarke Putnam
    Beginning with Genesis and moving verse by verse through the entire Hebrew Bible, Putnam indexes the citations found in each major reference grammar to provide a wonderful time-saving tool for exegetes. Works indexed: Bauer & Leander, Historische Grammatik der hebräischen Sprache des Alten Testamentes; Beer, ed. by Meyer, Hebräische Grammatik; Bergsträsser, Hebräische Grammatik...
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    66,62 €

  • Israel’s Beneficent Dead
    Brian B. Schmidt
    Did the ancient Israelites perform rituals expressive of the belief in the supernaturalbeneficent power of the dead? Contrary to long held notions of primitive society and the euhemeristic origin of the divine, various factors indicate that the ancestor cult, that is, ancestor veneration or worship, was not observed in the Iron Age Levant. The Israelites did not adopt an ancien...
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    70,62 €

  • Reprints of Old Rituals
    Albert Pike
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    28,78 €

  • Esoteric Work of the 1st through 3rd Degree, According to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
    Albert Pike
    The book ''Esoteric Work of the 1st through 3rd Degree, According to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite'' by Albert Pike is a comprehensive guide to the teachings and practices of the Scottish Rite, a Masonic organization that traces its roots back to the 18th century. The book focuses on the esoteric aspects of the first three degrees of the Scottish Rite, which are known ...
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    21,66 €

  • Europe in the Neolithic
    Alasdair Whittle
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    136,72 €

  • Ideas of Slavery from Aristotle to Augustine
    Peter Garnsey
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    57,89 €

  • Literacy and Power in the Ancient World
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    57,82 €

  • Black Athena Revisited
    Was Western civilization founded by ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians? Can the ancient Egyptians usefully be called black? Did the ancient Greeks borrow religion, science, and philosophy from the Egyptians and Phoenicians? Have scholars ignored the Afroasiatic roots of Western civilization as a result of racism and anti-Semitism? In this collection of twenty essays, le...
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    69,67 €

  • Masculine Cross and Ancient Sex Worship
    Sha Rocco
    The Masculine Cross and Ancient Sex Worship is a book written by Rocco and Sha that explores the intersection of religion, sexuality, and masculinity. The book delves into the history of ancient sex worship, particularly in the context of male-dominated societies, and how it has influenced modern religious beliefs and practices. It also examines the symbolism of the cross, part...
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    22,82 €

  • Plotinus
    G. R. S. Mead / GRSMead
    ''Plotinus: The Theosophy of the Greeks'' is a book written by G.R.S. Mead that delves into the philosophy of Plotinus, a prominent Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century AD. Mead provides a comprehensive analysis of Plotinus’ teachings on the nature of reality, the soul, and the divine. He discusses Plotinus’ belief in the existence of a transcendent realm beyond the p...
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    21,66 €

  • Antiquity Unveiled
    J. M. Roberts / JMRoberts
    Antiquity Unveiled is a book written by J.M. Roberts that challenges the origin of Christianity. The book claims that the voices of ancient spirits prove that Christianity is of heathen origin. The author argues that the religion has been heavily influenced by pagan beliefs and practices, and that many of its core tenets are not original to Christianity but have been borrowed f...
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    56,87 €

  • Temple Lectures of the Order of the Magi
    Olney H. Richmond / Olney HRichmond
    ''Temple Lectures of the Order of the Magi'' is a book written by Olney H. Richmond. The book contains a series of lectures given by Richmond to the members of the Order of the Magi, a mystical organization. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to mysticism, spirituality, and the occult. The book is divided into three parts, each of which contains a different set o...
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    34,88 €

  • Ancient Stone Crosses of England
    Alfred Rimmer
    Ancient Stone Crosses of England is a book written by Alfred Rimmer that delves into the history and significance of the stone crosses found throughout England. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of crosses, their origins, and their symbolism. Rimmer also explores the various locations of the crosses and their connection to the landscape and the c...
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    28,78 €

  • Miracle in Stone
    Joseph Augustus Seiss
    ''Miracle in Stone: or the Great Pyramid of Egypt'' is a book written by Joseph A. Seiss that delves into the mysteries and wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the most iconic structures in the world. The book examines the structure and design of the pyramid, as well as the symbolism and spiritual significance that it holds. Seiss explores the various theories and beli...
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    33,68 €

  • Divine Language of Celestial Correspondences
    Coulson Turnbull
    The Divine Language of Celestial Correspondences is a book written by Turnbull and Coulson that explores the concept of correspondences between the physical and spiritual worlds. The authors argue that there is a universal language that connects all things, and that understanding this language can lead to a deeper understanding of the divine. The book is divided into several se...
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    39,76 €