By the Emperor's Hand: Military Dress and Court Regalia in the Later Romano-Byzantine Empire (Dawson Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

By the Emperor's Hand: Military Dress and Court Regalia in the Later Romano-Byzantine Empire (Dawson Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

The Emperor's Exile (Scarrow Simon)(Pevná vazba)

The gripping and action-packed new Roman army adventure in the Eagles of the Empire series by Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Scarrow. The perfect read for readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the

Romans at War: The Roman Military in the Republic and Empire (Elliott Simon)(Pevná vazba)

'Ground-breaking insights into the Roman military presented [in] a sumptuously illustrated package - this will make a glorious gift for Roman history aficionados.' - Love ReadingThe Roman military machine was preeminent in the ancient world, projecting power across the known world over a vast

The Emperor's Exile (Scarrow Simon)(Paperback)

A.D. 57. Rebellion and plague simmer in Roman Sardinia in the thrilling new Eagles of the Empire drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author of TRAITORS OF ROME and

Russian Splendor: Sumptuous Fashions of the Russian Court (Piotrovsky Mikhail Borisovich)(Pevná vazba)

A stunning volume showcasing the magnificent court dress of the Russian Empire, culled from the authoritative collection at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, photographed with the Winter Palace as a backdrop. Prerevolutionary Russia was renowned for the glamorous and luxurious

Roman Clothing and Fashion (Croom Alexandra)(Paperback)

There is plenty of information about military dress in Roman Britain and the rest of the Roman Empire, but the evidence for civilian dress has not been comprehensively looked at since the 1930s.In this richly illustrated survey, Alexandra Croom describes the range and style of clothing worn

Army of the Roman Emperors - Archaeology and History (Fischer Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

A major overview of the imperial Roman army: its soldiers, weapons, equipment and

Military Style Invades Fashion (Godbold Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

A virtual pageantry of the many ways in which military styles inspire and influence contemporary fashionThe transformation of military clothing into popular retail fashion has a long history. In fact, the designs of some of today's most popular styles, worn for the most peaceful purposes, actually

Byzantine Intersectionality: Sexuality, Gender, and Race in the Middle Ages (Betancourt Roland)(Pevná vazba)

History of Alexander (Quintus Curtius)(Pevná vazba)

Quintus Curtius was apparently a rhetorician who lived in the first century of the Roman empire and, early in the reign of Claudius (41-54 CE), wrote a history of Alexander the Great in 10 books in clear and picturesque style for Latin readers. The first two books have not survived--our narrative

Horace - Poems (Horace)(Pevná vazba)

Horace saw the death of the Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire, and was personally acquainted with the emperor Augustus and the poet

Empire of Lies (Khoury Raymond)(Pevná vazba)

Empire is a sweeping thriller in the tradition of The Man in the High Castle, Fatherland and Underground Airlines from New York Times bestselling author Raymond Khoury.Istanbul, 1683: Mehmed IV, sultan of the Ottoman Empire, is preparing to lay siege to Vienna, capital of the Holy Roman Empire,

Story of Rome (Dickins Rosie)(Pevná vazba)

The story of the Roman Empire, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its eventual collapse, retold as a story for children growing in reading confidence. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from

Romanland: Ethnicity and Empire in Byzantium (Kaldellis Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

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

The History (Attaleiates Michael)(Pevná vazba)

In 1039 Byzantium was the most powerful empire in Europe and the Near East, controlling the Balkans south of the Danube and all of Asia Minor into Armenia and Syria. By 1079 it had become a politically unstable state half the size, menaced by powerful enemies on all sides. The History of Michael

The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion (Hess Megan)(Pevná vazba)

This collection of dresses from the inimitable Megan Hess celebrates fashion's finest moments and takes the reader on a decadent romp through fashion history... from the haute to the hot. From the elegant, such as Audrey Hepburn's simple black shift or Princess Di's never-ending wedding gown, to

Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine (Horsley Richard A.)(Pevná vazba)

In Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine, Richard A. Horsley offers one of the most comprehensive critical analyses of Jesus of Nazareth�s mission and how he became a significant historical figure. In his study Horsley brings a fuller historical knowledge of the context and implications of

Tibetan Dress: In Amdo & Kham (Corrigan Gina)(Pevná vazba)

Exploring the vast range of materials and techniques used in the making of Tibetan clothing and ornaments, this book takes a closer, more intimate look at the different cultural groups within this diverse country, discussing how national costume relates to their everyday life. The technical

Traitors of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 18) (Scarrow Simon)(Pevná vazba)

The enthralling new Cato and Macro adventure in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. AD 56. Battle-hardened veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro are garrisoned at the eastern border, aware

Impact - Reshaping capitalism to drive real change (Cohen Sir Ronald)(Pevná vazba)

Changing the world and making a profit can go hand in hand. The Bestselling Business Book The Financial Times Best Economics Books of 2020 A Must Read Book From The Godfather Of Impact Investing - Forbes a powerful case for a movement that is gaining traction in society - Andrew Jack, The Financial

An Empire Transformed: Remolding Bodies and Landscapes in the Restoration Atlantic (Mulry Kate Luce)(Pevná vazba)

Examines the efforts to bring political order to the English empire through projects of environmental improvement When Charles II ascended the English throne in 1660 after two decades of civil war, he was confronted with domestic disarray and a sprawling empire in chaos. His government sought to

Locomotives of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (Dawson Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was Britain's first mainline, intercity railway; opened in 1830 it was at the cutting edge of railway technology. Engineered by George Stephenson and his team - John Dixon, William Allcard, Joseph Locke - the project faced many obstacles both before and after

Occupational Stress and Well-Being in Military Contexts (Harms Peter D.)(Pevná vazba)

This volume examines the causes and consequences of stress in the military, focussing on how stress and well-being shape the experiences of military personnel both in and out of the combat

Beneath the Waves(Pevná vazba)

The world's oceans are brought to life in art made from hand-pressed seaweed and coastal