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 Nomads of the Eurasian Steppes in the Early Iron Age 
 Nomads of the Eurasian Steppes in the Early Iron Age Author: Jeannine Davis-Kimball, Vladimir A. Bashilov, Leonid T. Yablonsky Zinat Press Berkeley 1995 ISBN: 1885979002 Pages: 399 Language: English Format: PDF Size: 35 MB The only survey in English revealing through archaeology the lifestyles of the Scythians, Sauromatians, Sarmatians, and Saka, the earliest nomads in Eurasia.
Picts
 Picts Author: Anna Ritchie Historic Scotland 1999 ISBN: 0-11493491-6 Pages: 65 Language: English Format: PDF Size: 31.8 MB An Introduction to the Life of the Picts and the Carved Stones in the Care of Historic Scotland
The Uniqueness of Western Civilization
 Author: Ricardo Duchesne The Uniqueness of Western Civilization Brill 2012 Pages: 540 Format: PDF Language : English Size: 11 mb Quality: Good After challenging the multicultural effort to provincialize the history of Western civilization, this book argues that the roots of the Wests exceptional creativity should be traced back to the uniquely aristocratic warlike culture of Indo-European speakers.
In Search of Vikings: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Scandinavian Heritage of North-West England
 Author: Stephen E. Harding (Editor), David Griffiths (Editor), Elizabeth Royles (Editor) In Search of Vikings: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Scandinavian Heritage of North-West England CRC Press 2014 Format: PDF Size: 33 Mb Language: English The Viking Age lasted a little over three centuries, but has left a lasting legacy across Europe. These dynamic warrior-traders from Scandinavia, who fought and interacted with peoples as far apart as North America, Russia, and Central Asia, are some of the most recognizable historical figures in the western world. In the modern imagination they represent ruthlessness, heroism, adventurousness, and a unique prestige embellished by the wondrous tales and poetry of the sagas. Yet the sum of evidence for the Viking presence is far less clear than their reputation implies. In Search of Vikings presents a collection of papers from experts in a broad range of disciplines, including history, archaeology, genetics, and linguistics, to provide a detailed understanding of the Vikings in peace and in war. This book focuses on one particularly exciting area of the Viking world, namely the north-west region of England, where they are known to have settled in large numbers. North-west England was the crossroads between Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, and the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. It was a battleground for distant powers and dynasties, and its Irish Sea coastline created opportunities for trading and settlement. Silver hoards, burials, and Old Norse place-names attest to the Viking presence, and Scandinavian DNA is detectable amongst the modern population. The 12 integrated studies in this book are designed to reinvigorate the search for Vikings in this crucial region and to provide must-reading for anyone interested in Viking history.
Time Frame BC 1500-600 - Barbarian Tides
 Author: Collective Time Frame BC 1500-600 - Barbarian Tides Time-Life Books 1987 Format: PDF Pages: 182 Language: English Size: 22.6 MB Describes the historical events and the various civilizations that flourished throughout the world, with emphasis on the Mediterranean area, from 1500 to 600 B.C.
An Album of Maya Architecture
 An Album of Maya Architecture Author: Tatiana Proskouriakoff Dover Publications Native American 2003 ISBN: 978-0486424842 Pages: 107 Language: English Format: DJVU Size: 17 MB Magnificent guide presents 36 sites from Central America and southern Mexico as they appeared more than a thousand years ago: Temple of the Cross, Palenque; Acropolis and Maya sweat bath, Piedras Negras; Red House and north terrace at Chichen Itza; more. Each illustration features text of archeological finds and line drawing of remains. 95 illustrations.
The Archaeology of the Holy Land: From the Destruction of Solomon's Temple to the Muslim
 The Archaeology of the Holy Land: From the Destruction of Solomon's Temple to the Muslim Conquest Author: Jodi Magness Cambridge University Press 2012 ISBN: 0521195357 Pages: 397 Language: English Format: PDF Size: 55 MB This book provides an introduction to the archaeology and history of ancient Palestine – modern Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian territories – from the destruction of Solomon's temple in 586 BCE to the Muslim conquest in 640 CE. Special attention is paid to the archaeology of Jerusalem and the Second Temple period, in the time of Herod the Great and Jesus. For each period, the book offers a historical background for the Mediterranean world and the ancient Near East, as well as the events in Palestine. Major sites such as Masada, Caesarea Maritima and Petra are examined in archaeological and historical detail, along with the material culture – coins, pottery, glass and stone vessels – of each period. This book provides a thorough overview of the archaeology of this historically vibrant part of the world.
A Companion to Ancient Egypt
 Author: A Companion to Ancient Egypt A Companion to Ancient Egypt Wiley-Blackwell 2010 Format: PDF (rar+3%) Size: 19,81 mb Language: English Pages: 135 This Companion provides the very latest accounts of the major and current aspects of Egyptology by leading scholars. It is delivered in a highly readable style and extensively illustrated; published in two volumes, it offers unprecedented breadth and depth of coverage, giving full scope to the discussion of this incredible civilization.
Japan's Medieval Population: Famine, Fertility, and Warfare in a Transformative Age
 Author:William Wayne Farris Japan's Medieval Population: Famine, Fertility, and Warfare in a Transformative Age 2006 University of Hawaii Press Format:pdf Size:2 MB Pages:386 Language:English This volume charts a course through never-before-surveyed historical territory: Japan's medieval population, a topic so challenging that neither Japanese nor foreign scholars have investigated it in a comprehensive way. And yet, demography is an invaluable approach to the past because it provides a way - often the only way - to study the mass of people who did not belong to the political or religious elite.
The Temple of Solomon: From Ancient Israel to Secret Societies
 Author: James Wasserman The Temple of Solomon: From Ancient Israel to Secret Societies Inner Traditions 2011 Format: PDF Size: 49 Mb Language: English A fully illustrated history of the Temple of Solomon - Examines the Temple of Solomon in the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and Apocryphal writings - Explores its role in the founding of Freemasonry, the legends of the Knights Templar, the doctrines of the Kabbalah, and the teachings of Islam - Explains the sacred nature of the Temple Mount--the site of the Temple of Solomon--and the secrets that may still be hidden there - Richly illustrated, including many photos and images from rare archives The spiritual heart of many esoteric societies, the Temple of Solomon was located atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a site venerated by the three great monotheistic religions as the intersection of Divine and human. Built by King Solomon at the peak of ancient Israel’s power, the Temple of Solomon housed the golden Ark of the Covenant in its Holy of Holies, a sacred chamber where one could communicate directly with God. Centuries after the temple’s destruction, the Temple Mount was used as the headquarters for the Knights Templar during the Crusades, and countless legends have come down through the centuries about the secrets they may have uncovered there, including discovery of the Holy Grail or the Ark of the Covenant.
Daily Life in the Roman City: Rome, Pompeii, and Ostia
 Author: Gregory S. Aldrete Daily Life in the Roman City: Rome, Pompeii, and Ostia University of Oklahoma Press 2005 ISBN: 031333174X Format: PDF Size: 21,9 МБ Language: English Pages: 265 An in-depth study of life in ancient Roman cities Although the majority of ancient Rome's population lived in the countryside, Rome's heart - its cultural, political, and spiritual centre - lay in the city. In the most distant corners of the Empire, Rome's metropolitan existence was reflected in provincial cities whose architecture, infrastructure, language and laws echoed their model and parent: Rome. In Greg Aldrete's comprehensive account, readers will have the opportunity to peer into the inner workings and outer forms of life in Rome's cities, and also gain a new insight into the nature and history of urban existence. The book includes sections on Rome's history, infrastructure, government, and people, as well as chapters on living and dying; dangers of living; pleasures of living; entertainment; religion; the emperors; the economy; Ostia: an industrial port city; and Pompeli. This volume is ideal for school and college students, as well as anyone interested in examining the realities of life in Rome and the ancient Roman cities. A chronology of the time period, maps, illustrations, a bibliography, and an index are also included. Part of The Greenwood Press "Daily Life Through History" Series Provides a fascinating insight into urban life in ancient Rome
Great Ages of Man - Barbarian Europe
 Author: Gerald Simons Great Ages of Man - Barbarian Europe Time-Life Books 1968 Format: PDF Pages: 200 Language: English Size: 42.2 MB A six-hundred-year history of medieval Europe, covering the spread of Christianity to barbaric tribes; the rise of parliamentary government and the stabilization of nation states; the development of court and jury justice; the revival and expansion of trade; the growth of towns, feudal life, and education; and the new trends in art and architecture.
Ancient Armies of the Middle East
 Author: T.Wise Ancient Armies of the Middle East (Men-ft-Arms 109) Osprey Publishing Ltd. 1981 Format: Pdf Size: 10 Mb Language: English
All About History: Book of Ancient Rome
 Author: Jackie Snowden All About History: Book of Ancient Rome Imagine Publishing 2014 Format: PDF Size: 69.5 Mb Language: English Discover the rise of the Roman Empire from its mythical beginning and mighty battles, the victorious conquests and ruthless rulers, including Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus, to the empire's inevitable decline and fall. Find out about what life was like in Rome for the rich and poor, the various crimes and punishments, and the vital role of slavery in Rome's economy. The legacy of this vast empire remains with us today, reinforcing the glory of the rule of ancient Rome.
Ancient Mysteries of Britain
 Author: Janet and Colin Bord Ancient Mysteries of Britain Diamond Books 1994 Format: PDF Pages: 288 Language: English Size: 89 MB Britain is a land full of fascinating historical sites and remarkable physical features. The landscape itself, with its many idiosyncrasies and strange traits, serves as a key to the past - the stone circles, prehistoric domestic dwellings, tombs and temples, rock carvings, earthworks, holy wells and Roman remains, all contain clues of civilisations long past and hint at how our ancestors used to live.In this lavishly-illustrated and very readable guide, authors Janet and Colin Bord explore the origins of such features and investigate the ancient sites associated with folklore and legend.
Encyclopedia of Ancient Asian Civilizations.
 Author: Charles F.W.Higham Encyclopedia of Ancient Asian Civilizations. Facts On File 2004 г. Format: PDF Size: 5 mb
Egypt's Making: The Origins of Ancient Egypt 5000-2000 BC
 Egypt's Making: The Origins of Ancient Egypt 5000-2000 BC Author: Michael Rice Routledge 2003 Pages: 312 ISBN: 0-415-26874-5; 0-415-26875-3 Format: PDF Quality: Good Language: English Size: 9,18 mb Examines Egyptian history from c.5000 BC to c. 2000 BC down to the collapse of the old kingdom, showing in particular how the art of the period throws light on the psychology of the people and explores the essentially African nature of Egyptian society, institutions, and art.
Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt
 Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt Author: Emily Teeter Cambridge University Press 2011 ISBN: 9780521848558 Pages: 285 Language: English Format: PDF (e-book) Size: 38 MB This book is a vivid reconstruction of the practical aspects of ancient Egyptian religion. Through an examination of artifacts and inscriptions, the text explores a variety of issues. For example, who was allowed to enter the temples, and what rituals were preformed therein? Who served as priests? How were they organized and trained, and what did they do? What was the Egyptians' attitude toward death, and what happened at funerals? How did the living and dead communicate? In what ways could people communicate with the gods? What impact did religion have on the economy and longevity of the society? This book demystifies Egyptian religion, exploring what it meant to the people and society. The text is richly illustrated with images of rituals and religious objects.
The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium (Volume 1
 Author: Alexander P. Kazhdan The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium (Volume 1) Oxford University Press ISBN: 0195046528 1991 Format: PDF Size: 72,9 МБ Language: English The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium is a three-volume, comprehensive dictionary of Byzantine civilization. The first resource of its kind in the field, it features over 5,000 entries written by an international group of eminent Byzantinists covering all aspects of life in the Byzantine world. According to Alexander Kazhdan, editor-in-chief of the Dictionary: "Entries on patriarchy and emperors will coexist with entries on surgery and musical instruments.
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