Author: Freeman Hunt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Hunt Roman
Author: Hermann Zapf
Publisher: Pittsburgh : Pittsburgh Bibliophiles
ISBN:
Category : Hunt roman
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher: Pittsburgh : Pittsburgh Bibliophiles
ISBN:
Category : Hunt roman
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Hannibal
Author: Patrick Hunt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439102171
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
One of the greatest commanders of the ancient world brought vividly to life: Hannibal, the brilliant general who successfully crossed the Alps with his war elephants and brought Rome to its knees. Hannibal Barca of Carthage, born 247 BC, was one of the great generals of the ancient world. Historian Patrick N. Hunt has led archeological expeditions in the Alps and elsewhere to study Hannibal's achievements. Now he brings Hannibal's incredible story to life in this book
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439102171
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
One of the greatest commanders of the ancient world brought vividly to life: Hannibal, the brilliant general who successfully crossed the Alps with his war elephants and brought Rome to its knees. Hannibal Barca of Carthage, born 247 BC, was one of the great generals of the ancient world. Historian Patrick N. Hunt has led archeological expeditions in the Alps and elsewhere to study Hannibal's achievements. Now he brings Hannibal's incredible story to life in this book
Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery
Author: Peter Hunt
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405188065
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An exciting study of ancient slavery in Greece and Rome This book provides an introduction to pivotal issues in the study of classical (Greek and Roman) slavery. The span of topics is broad—ranging from everyday resistance to slavery to philosophical justifications of slavery, and from the process of enslavement to the decline of slavery after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The book uses a wide spectrum of types of evidence, and relies on concrete and vivid examples whenever possible. Introductory chapters provide historical context and a clear and concise discussion of the methodological difficulties of studying ancient slavery. The following chapters are organized around central topics in slave studies: enslavement, economics, politics, culture, sex and family life, manumission and ex-slaves, everyday conflict, revolts, representations, philosophy and law, and decline and legacy. Chapters open with general discussions of important scholarly controversies and the challenges of our ancient evidence, and case studies from the classical Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman periods provide detailed and concrete explorations of the issues. Organized by key themes in slave studies with in-depth classical case studies Emphasizes Greek/Roman comparisons and contrasts Features helpful customized maps Topics range from demography to philosophy, from Linear B through the fall of the empire in the west Features myriad types of evidence: literary, historical, legal and philosophical texts, the bible, papyri, epitaphs, lead letters, curse tablets, art, manumission inscriptions, and more Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery provides a general survey of classical slavery and is particularly appropriate for college courses on Greek and Roman slavery, on comparative slave societies, and on ancient social history. It will also be of great interest to history enthusiasts and scholars, especially those interested in slavery in different periods and societies.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405188065
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An exciting study of ancient slavery in Greece and Rome This book provides an introduction to pivotal issues in the study of classical (Greek and Roman) slavery. The span of topics is broad—ranging from everyday resistance to slavery to philosophical justifications of slavery, and from the process of enslavement to the decline of slavery after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The book uses a wide spectrum of types of evidence, and relies on concrete and vivid examples whenever possible. Introductory chapters provide historical context and a clear and concise discussion of the methodological difficulties of studying ancient slavery. The following chapters are organized around central topics in slave studies: enslavement, economics, politics, culture, sex and family life, manumission and ex-slaves, everyday conflict, revolts, representations, philosophy and law, and decline and legacy. Chapters open with general discussions of important scholarly controversies and the challenges of our ancient evidence, and case studies from the classical Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman periods provide detailed and concrete explorations of the issues. Organized by key themes in slave studies with in-depth classical case studies Emphasizes Greek/Roman comparisons and contrasts Features helpful customized maps Topics range from demography to philosophy, from Linear B through the fall of the empire in the west Features myriad types of evidence: literary, historical, legal and philosophical texts, the bible, papyri, epitaphs, lead letters, curse tablets, art, manumission inscriptions, and more Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery provides a general survey of classical slavery and is particularly appropriate for college courses on Greek and Roman slavery, on comparative slave societies, and on ancient social history. It will also be of great interest to history enthusiasts and scholars, especially those interested in slavery in different periods and societies.
Diana
Author: Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher:
ISBN: 1543574165
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The hunt is on! This empowering and engaging narrative tells the legend of the fierce Roman goddess Diana. This divine huntress was also the goddess of the moon and could talk to animals. Hear the compelling myths of Diana's powers and learn where she fits within a family of gods. Additional facts explore Diana's role as protector in Ancient Roman and Greek culture and how the goddess's influence appears in popular culture today.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1543574165
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The hunt is on! This empowering and engaging narrative tells the legend of the fierce Roman goddess Diana. This divine huntress was also the goddess of the moon and could talk to animals. Hear the compelling myths of Diana's powers and learn where she fits within a family of gods. Additional facts explore Diana's role as protector in Ancient Roman and Greek culture and how the goddess's influence appears in popular culture today.
The Roman Forum
Author: Daniella Hunt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735332208
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A unique and user-friendly guide to the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. The book makes sense of what of appears to many visitors as a pile of rock amd presents the Forum's history and monuments in chronological order. The frequent use of visual aids (i.e. maps, photos, and prints) makes the text even more comprehensible. Daniella Hunt, the author, has woven together modern archeological studies and ancient authors' explanations and comments to tell the story of the Forum's development, monuments, and habitues with her powers of synthesis and sense of humor.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735332208
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A unique and user-friendly guide to the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. The book makes sense of what of appears to many visitors as a pile of rock amd presents the Forum's history and monuments in chronological order. The frequent use of visual aids (i.e. maps, photos, and prints) makes the text even more comprehensible. Daniella Hunt, the author, has woven together modern archeological studies and ancient authors' explanations and comments to tell the story of the Forum's development, monuments, and habitues with her powers of synthesis and sense of humor.
Holy Land Pilgrimage in the Later Roman Empire, AD 312-460
Author: E. D. Hunt
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 9780198264491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
This wide-ranging book discusses the emergence of pilgrimage to the Holy Land in the Roman Empire under Constantine, and some of its effects--ecclesiastical and secular--over the next 150 years.
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 9780198264491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
This wide-ranging book discusses the emergence of pilgrimage to the Holy Land in the Roman Empire under Constantine, and some of its effects--ecclesiastical and secular--over the next 150 years.
Hunt's Merchants' Magazine
Author: Freeman Hunt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
The Selected Writings of Leigh Hunt
Author: Robert Morrison
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000743969
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 2782
Book Description
This edition makes available in a single edition all of Hunt's major works, fully annotated and with a consolidated index. The set will include all of Hunt's poetry, and an extensive selection of his periodical essays.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000743969
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 2782
Book Description
This edition makes available in a single edition all of Hunt's major works, fully annotated and with a consolidated index. The set will include all of Hunt's poetry, and an extensive selection of his periodical essays.
The Columbian Cyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
United Editors Encyclopedia and Dictionary
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description