Chris Scarre Bücher
Chronicle of the Roman Emperors
- 240 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Focusing on the succession of the rulers of imperial Rome, this title guides readers to each reign and its main events. This title features biographical portraits of the 56 principal emperors from Augustus to Constantine.
The Twenty Years' Crisis, 1919-1939
- 360 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The issues and themes he develops in this book continue to have relevance to modern day concerns with power and its distribution in the international system. Michael Cox's critical introduction provides the reader with background information about the author, the context for the book, its main themes and contemporary relevance.
The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World
The Great Monuments And How They Were Built
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
How were the ancient wonders of the world built? This text examines spectacular feats of engineering and celebrates the achievements of the builders who worked without the aid of modern technology. It includes 70 wonders, from the Great Wall of China to Inca bridges.
The Megalithic Monuments of Britain and Ireland
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
From Stonehenge to Newgrange, the richest array of megalithic monuments in Europe is found in Great Britain and Ireland. The number and sheer diversity of these structures is astonishing. This title guides you around these monuments. It is intended for travellers, tourists and students.