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 The Cambridge History of Early Christian Literature 
 The Cambridge History of Early Christian Literature Author: Frances Young, Lewis Ayres, Andrew Louth Cambridge University Press 2004 Pages: 562 Language: English Format: pdf Size: 4.3 Mb The writings of the Church Fathers form a distinct body of literature that shaped the early church and built upon the doctrinal foundations of Christianity established within the New Testament. Christian literature in the period c. 100–c. 400 constitutes one of the most influential textual oeuvres of any religion. Written mainly in Greek, Latin and Syriac, Patristic literature emanated from all parts of the early Christian world and helped to extend its boundaries. The History offers a systematic account of that literature and its setting. The works of individual writers in shaping the various genres of Christian literature is considered, alongside three general essays, covering distinct periods in the development of Christian literature, which survey the social, cultural and doctrinal context within which Christian literature arose and was used by Christians. This is a landmark reference book for scholars and students alike.
Encyclopedia Of The Medieval World (2 Vol. set)
 Encyclopedia Of The Medieval World (2 Vol. set) Author: Edward D. English Facts on File 2005 Pages: 920 Language: English Format: pdf Size: 29.6 Mb Having already published Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages,by Matthew Bunson, in 1995 (now out of print), Facts On File offers this new work by a professor of medieval history at the University of California-Santa Barbara. It covers the time period from the late antique world to about 1500 C.E and includes events, people, institutions, and culture in western and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, North Africa, Byzantium, and the Near East. The 2,000 entries discuss significant people, art, politics, literature, religion, economics, law, science, and warfare in an A-Z format. The articles range in length from a few sentences to one page. All have numerous cross-references and a list of further reading that includes both current and classic articles and books. There are also 122 black-and-white illustrations, 19 maps, and 33 genealogical charts of the ruling houses of Europe. The volumes conclude with detailed lists of all the rulers of the various kingdoms, a 50-page bibliography, and a comprehensive index.
The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Political Thought
The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Political Thought
Author: composite authors
Cambridge University Press
2000
Pages: 748
Language: English
Format: pdf
Size: 36.7 Mb
Beginning with Homer and ending in late antiquity with Christian and pagan reflections on divine and human order, this volume is the first general and comprehensive treatment of Rome ever to be published in English. Its international team of distinguished scholars includes historians of law, politics, culture and religion, as well as philosophers. The volume will long remain an accessible and authoritative guide to Greek and Roman thinking about government and community.
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Battleground 1066 - The Battles of York, Stamford Bridge & Hastings
 Author: Peter Marren Battleground 1066 - The Battles of York, Stamford Bridge & Hastings Pen & Sword 2002 Format: PDF Pages: 176 Language: English Size: 70.6 MB If ever there was a year of destiny for the British Isles, 1066 must have a strong claim. King Harold faced invasion not just from William and the Normans across the English Channel but from the Dane, King Harald Hadrada. Before he faced the Normans at Hastings in October he had fought and defeated the Danes at York and neighbouring Stamford Bridge in September. What dramatic changes of fortune, heroic marches, assaults by land and sea took place that year! This book explains what really happened and why in what is arguably the 'best-known' but worst understood battle in British history.
Treasures of the Great Silk Road
 Author: Edgar Knobloch Treasures of the Great Silk Road The History Press 2013 Format: epub Size: 17.9 Mb Language: English A fully up-to-date exploration of the jewels of Central Asian archaeology, art, and architecture, incorporating all the very latest archaeological discoveries This comprehensive account of the culture and history of Central Asia describes the main centers of human civilization. Turkestan—the great landmass of Central Asia and Western China—is an intriguing meeting point of civilizations. Four major invasions—Greek, Arab, Mongol, and Russian—together with Persian, Turkic and Chinese cultural influences, have made their mark on this vast and sometime forbidding region. The Great Silk Route ran to the West through it, while nomad and urban peoples combined over the centuries to produce a cultural flowering under Timur and his successors in the late medieval and early modern periods, through a rich profusion of artistic and architectural styles and ornament. This text is spiced with quotations from the works of contemporary travelers, while providing an expert's commentary on the archaeological, architectural, and decorative features of the sites he describes. Stunning and evocative photographs are supplemented by numerous maps, incorporating the recent developments in the region's borders and frontiers. With up-to-date information on borders, check points, and visas, this book should appeal not only to scholars and those interested in the great cultural heritage of this region, but also to travelers to the region.
The Royal Women of Amarna: Images of Beauty from Ancient Egypt
 Author: Arnold, Dorothea, Lyn Green, and James Allen The Royal Women of Amarna: Images of Beauty from Ancient Egypt Metropolitan Museum 1999 Format: PDF Size: 34,28 mb Language: English During a brief seventeen-year reign (ca. 1353–1336 B.C.) the pharaoh Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten, founder of the world's first known monotheistic religion, devoted his life and the resources of his kingdom to the worship of the Aten (a deity symbolized by the sun disk) and thus profoundly affected history and the history of art. The move to a new capital, Akhetaten/Amarna, brought essential changes in the depictions of royal women. It was in their female imagery, above all, that the artists of Amarna departed from the traditional iconic representations to emphasize the individual, the natural, in a way unprecedented in Egyptian art. A picture of exceptional intimacy emerges from the sculptures and reliefs of the Amarna Period. Akhenaten, his wife Nefertiti, and their six daughters are seen in emotional interdependence even as they participate in cult rituals. The female principle is emphasized in astonishing images: the aging Queen Mother Tiye, the mysterious Kiya, and Nefertiti, whose painted limestone bust in Berlin is the best-known work from ancient Egypt—perhaps from all antiquity.
Southeast Asia - A Past Regained
 Author: Collective Southeast Asia - A Past Regained (Lost Civilizations Series) Time-Life Books 1995 Format: PDF Pages: 176 Language: English Size: 40.2 MB Southeast Asia: A Past Regained is one of twenty-four volumes in the Time-Life book series Lost Civilizations. This series explores the worlds of the past, using the finds of archaeologists and other scientists to bring ancient peoples and their cultures vividly to life. This volume is an introduction to the archaeology and history of Southeast Asia between 8,000 B.C. and around 1400 A.D.
HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History
 HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History Author: Zondervan HarperOne 2008 ISBN: 0061451959 Pages: 192 Language: English Format: EPUB Size: 7 MB From the earliest evidence of humankind in Palestine to the establishment of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, the ministry of Jesus, and the rise of the Christian Church, the richly illustrated HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History brings the Bible to life in all its geographical context. Detailed biblical references, timelines, and suggestions for further reading accompany each period of biblical history, conveying a tangible sense of the land, events, and people portrayed in the world's most famous book. With more than 100 full-color maps, timelines, and expert explanations, this superlative reference work will enable readers to more fully appreciate and understand the Bible and its stories. The HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History features: Over 100 full-color geographical and topographical maps The latest archaeological information, floor plans, city plans, illustrations, and artistic recreations of ancient life Charts, graphs, statistics, informative sidebars, and more Detailed biblical references Timelines that place each section of the Bible in its historical context Web site recommendations for further interactive study
The Ancient Maya of Mexico: Reinterpreting the Past of the Northern Maya Lowlands
 The Ancient Maya of Mexico: Reinterpreting the Past of the Northern Maya Lowlands Author: Geoffrey E. Braswell Routledge Approaches to Anthropological Archaeology 2014 ISBN: 1908049316 Pages: 400 Language: English Format: PDF Size: 55 MB The archaeological sites of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula are among the most visited ancient cities of the Americas. Archaeologists have recently made great advances in our understanding of the social and political milieu of the northern Maya lowlands. However, such advances have been under-represented in both scholarly and popular literature until now. 'The Ancient Maya of Mexico' presents the results of new and important archaeological, epigraphic, and art historical research in the Mexican states of Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. Ranging across the Middle Preclassic to the Modern periods, the volume explores how new archaeological data has transformed our understanding of Maya history. 'The Ancient Maya of Mexico' will be invaluable to students and scholars of archaeology and anthropology, and all those interested in the society, rituals and economic organisation of the Maya region.
Conservation of Ancient Sites on the Silk Road
 Conservation of Ancient Sites on the Silk Road Author: composite authors Getty Publications 1997 Pages: 420 Language: English Format: pdf Size: 26.13 Mb The Mogao Grottoes, a World Heritage Site near Dunhuang City in the Gobi Desert, is located on the ancient caravan route that once linked China with the West. Nearly 500 of these grotto temples remain. This volume of symposium proceedings marks the culmination of a unique three-year Getty Conservation Institute collaborative project with the Chinese authorities and discusses various approaches to site managementas well as conservation principles and practice and geotechnical and environmental issues. THE GETTY CONSERVATION INSTITUTE is committed to the preservation of the world’s cultural heritage and, as such, seeks to find ways to enhance the knowledge and information available to conservation professionals as well as to a broader audience. These proceedings are part of that commitment. They have been long in the making, but waiting for them has been worthwhile. The International Conference on the Conservation of Ancient Sites on the Silk Road, sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute together with China’s Dunhuang Academy and State Bureau of Cultural Relics, took place in October 1993 at the Mogao grottoes, Dunhuang, the People’s Republic of China. Since then, several other meetings have been held. They all shared in the objectives of the initial conference: to bring together an international panel of specialists from a wide range of disciplines to provide a critical mass of expertise that would or could be applied to solving the difficult and numerous problems that threaten some of the world’s most imposing and important cultural heritage sites, the magnificent Buddhist grottoes on the Silk Road. Grottoes pose particularly thorny problems for conservation. They require a fundamentally holistic view if the conservation approach is going to be valuable in the long term. At the same time—because of their magnitude, geographic location, richness and variety of materials, unique microclimates, continuing use as religious sites, and growing attraction for tourists—the Buddhist grottoes of the Silk Road require dedicated study with a variety of disciplines to understand their deterioration problems and appropriate methods of prevention. The conference on which these proceedings are based marked the first time that scholars and scientists from the West and China had convened at a heritage site in China for the common purpose of providing information, exchanging ideas, and devising mechanisms to save grotto sites. The essays assembled here represent contributions from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, as well as China and the United States.
The Age of Augustus
 Author: Donald Earl The Age of Augustus Crown Publishers Inc. 1968 Format: PDF Pages: 216 Language: English Size: 35.6 MB Augustus Caesar or Octavian as he was known as a young man - was the founder of the great Roman Empire. Nominated by his great-uncle Julius Caesar as his heir, he nevertheless had to struggle for supremacy over his uncle's murderers before he became sole ruler of the Roman world, after the defeat of Antony. Dr Earl discusses Octavian's background and his family history, and describes the society in which he lived, in an attempt to evaluate the emperor's character and assess the influences which affected him most.
The Celts: History, Life, and Culture
 Author: John T. Koch The Celts: History, Life, and Culture ABC-CLIO 2012 Format: PDF Size: 24 Mb Language: English The study of Celtic history has a wide international appeal, but unfortunately many of the available books on the subject are out-of-date, narrowly specialized, or contain incorrect information. Online information on the Celts is similarly unreliable. This two-volume set provides a well-written, up-to-date, and densely informative reference on Celtic history that is ideal for high school or college-aged students as well as general readers. The Celts: History, Life, and Culture uses a cross-disciplinary approach to explore all facets of this ancient society. The book introduces the archaeology, art history, folklore, history, linguistics, literature, music, and mythology of the Celts and examines the global influence of their legacy. Written entirely by acknowledged experts, the content is accessible without being simplistic. Unlike other texts in the field, The Celts: History, Life, and Culture celebrates all of the cultures associated with Celtic languages at all periods, providing for a richer and more comprehensive examination of the topic.
The Seafarers - The Pirates
 Author: Collective The Seafarers - The Pirates Time-Life Books 1980 Format: PDF Pages: 200 Language: English Size: 38.3 MB Content: Essay: A gallery of rogues who made war on the world Chapter 1 A Golden Age for daring sea rovers Essay: The ships: predators, prey and protectors Chapter 2 Followers of a brutal calling Chapter 3 A pirate path to the fabled Orient Essay: Dazzling treasures of the Peacock Throne Chapter 4 The fateful cruise of the "Adventure Galley" Essay: A brawling lair for a lawless breed Chapter 5 The terrible Teach and his nemesis Chapter 6 The last and most lethal of the captains Essay: The scavenging sharks of an inglorious later day
The Emperor and Rome: Space, Representation, and Ritual
 The Emperor and Rome: Space, Representation, and Ritual Author: Bjorn C. Ewald, Carlos F. Norena Yale University, Cambridge University Press Yale Classical Studies 35 2010 ISBN 13: 978-0521519533 Pages: 379 Language: English Format: PDF Size: 65 MB The transition from republic to monarchy with the accession of Augustus heralded the transformation not just of the Roman political system but of the city of Rome itself. This volume, written by some of the foremost scholars from around the world, addresses three main topics: the impact of imperial building programs on the configuration of space within the city and on the evolution of Rome's urban image; the various ways in which the figure of the emperor himself was represented, both visually and symbolically, in the city's urban fabric; and the performance of rituals and ceremonies that expressed key imperial ideals and values and enabled communications between the emperor and important collectivities in the city. The contributors build on important recent developments in research: increased archaeological excavation and restoration, the proliferation of digital technologies, and the greater attention paid by scholars to the centuries after Augustus.
Ancient Aztecs
 Ancient Aztecs (Ancient Civilizations) Author: Karen Latchana Kenney Essential Library Ancient Civilizations 2015 ISBN-13: 978-1624035357 Pages: 115 Language: English Format: PDF (True) Size: 22 MB "In Ancient Aztecs, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the Aztec civilization, including their military power and feats of engineering. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more."--Publisher's web site
The Stratagems. The Aqueducts of Rome
 Author: Julius Frontinus S. Harvard University Press 1925 Format: PDF Size: 18.4 mb Quality: Good Language:English
The Monastery of Daphni
 Author: Paul Lazarides The Monastery of Daphni Athens, “Hannibal” 1977 Format: PDF Size: 57,44 mb Language English
The Scepter of Egypt vol. 1 and 2
 Author: William C. Hayes The Scepter of Egypt" vol. 1 and 2 Met.Museum of Art/Abrams 1978 ISBN: 0810938049 Language: English Pages: 421 + 496 Format: PDF Size: 93, 24 МБ A Background for the Study of the Egyptian Antiquities in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. V. 1. From the earliest times to the end of the Middle Kingdom. v. 2. The Hyksos Period and the New Kingdom (1675-1080 B.C.).
The Venetians: A New History: From Marco Polo to Casanova
 Author: Paul Strathern The Venetians: A New History: From Marco Polo to Casanova Pegasus 2013 Format: pdf/epub/mobi Size: 10.5 Mb Language: English A colorful new history of Venice that illuminates the character of the great city-state by shining a light on some of the most celebrated personalities of European history—Petrarch, Marco Polo, Galileo, Titian, Vivaldi, and Casanova. The Republic of Venice was the first great economic, cultural, and naval power of the modern Western world. After winning the struggle for ascendency in the late 13th century, the Republic enjoyed centuries of unprecedented glory and built a trading empire which at its apogee reached as far afield as China, Syria and West Africa. This golden period only drew to an end with the Republic’s eventual surrender to Napoleon. The Venetians illuminates the character of the Republic during these illustrious years by shining a light on some of the most celebrated personalities of European history—Petrarch, Marco Polo, Galileo, Titian, Vivaldi, Casanova. Frequently, though, these emblems of the city found themselves at odds with the Venetian authorities who prized stability above all else, and were notoriously suspicious of any "cult of personality." Was this very tension perhaps the engine for the Republic’s unprecedented rise? Rich with biographies of some of the most exalted characters who have ever lived, The Venetians is a refreshing and authoritative new look at the history of the most evocative of city states.
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