History

Greek & Roman History


The world of ancient Greece and Rome is the starting-point for everything we understand about philosophy, science, literature and art. Our books on antiquity range from handy, profusely illustrated primers to scholarly works of original research, and all are written by the most respected authorities in their field.

Gladiator

Gladiator

The Roman Fighter's (Unofficial) Manual

  1. Philip Matyszak
  • ISBN 9780500051672
  • 19.80 x 12.50 cm
  • PLC (no jacket)
  • 200pp
  • 114 Illustrations, 22 in colour
  • First published 2011
Offers tongue-in-cheek advice on how to cut it in the amphitheatre … brings home the horror of the spectacles – Current Archaeology

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

The Heroic Ideal

  • Paperback
'Alexander the Great' celebrates his legendary life and his legacy to civilisation with a host of illustrations woven into the fascinating story.

Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day

Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day

  • Hardback
An invaluable encounter with the Athenians … glossy illustrations and maps … leaves you with a sense of what the Athenians might have been like – The Daily Telegraph

Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

  • Hardback
… brings the ancient city back to life – The Mail on Sunday

Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece

Utopia and Reality

  • Paperback
From Minoan Crete to Philip II of Macedon, this account explores the invention of philosophy, of mathematics, of the democratic process, of drama, of classical sculpture and architecture.

The Archaeology of Nostalgia

The Archaeology of Nostalgia

How the Greeks re-created their mythical past

  • Hardback
By combining literary and archaeological sources Sir John has given us a unique study which should appeal as much to anyone interested in mythic literature as to those fascinated by Greek civilization – Contemporary Review

Art and Archaeology of the Greek World

Art & Archaeology of the Greek World

A New History, c. 2500 - c. 150 BCE

  • Hardback
… unfailingly stimulating text … a wealth of stunning illustrations … the definitive one-volume history of Greek art from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic World – Jeremy Tanner, Institute of Archaeology, University College London

Art and Myth in Ancient Greece

Art and Myth in Ancient Greece

A Handbook

  • Paperback
Packed with interesting information – Minerva

Chronicle of the Roman Emperors

Chronicle of the Roman Emperors

The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers of Imperial Rome

  • Paperback
Biographical accounts of all the emperors from Augustus to Constantine, Timelines with at-a-glance visual guides to the length of each reign and much more!

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Chronicle of the Roman Republic

Chronicle of the Roman Republic

The Rulers of Ancient Rome from Romulus to Augustus

  • Paperback
Highly readable and very authoritative – Reference Reviews

The Complete Roman Emperor

The Complete Roman Emperor

Imperial Life at Court and on Campaign

  • Hardback
There can be few better guides in one volume than this – Contemporary Review

The Complete Pompeii

The Complete Pompeii

  • Hardback
A triumph, a must for everyone interested in the most famous site of the ancient world. Beautifully written and magnificently illustrated, packed with fascinating information …  unique vividness, depth and breadth – The Sunday Telegraph

The Complete Roman Army

The Complete Roman Army

  • Hardback
I found myself marvelling at the synthesis of detail and perspective … this really is a complete account of the Roman army … an invaluable reference book – History Today

The Complete World of Greek Mythology

The Complete World of Greek Mythology

  • Hardback
A superb introduction – The Scotsman

The Complete Greek Temples

The Complete Greek Temples

  • Hardback
Superbly illustrated … the clearest, most succinct introduction on the market … no traveller to these antique lands should go without it – The Sunday Telegraph