De Anima (On the Soul)
Aristotle's De Anima (On the Soul) is a seminal work that delves into the profound and intricate nature of the soul, exploring its defining characteristics and functions. Aristotle embarks on a comprehensive examination of living organisms, scrutinising their myriad behaviours, sensory capabilities, and perceptual depth. His quest is to establish a cohesive theory of the soul that integrates the principles...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Victory City
The epic tale of a woman who breathes a fantastical empire into existence, only to be consumed by it over the centuries - from the transcendent imagination of Booker Prize-winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie. She will breathe a new empire into life - but all worlds can escape their creator... Victory City opens in the wake of an unimportant...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow-
The World Until Yesterday
The World Until Yesterday by Jared Diamond invites readers on an enthralling journey through the tapestry of human history, exploring the lifestyles and traditions of traditional societies that have changed little over millennia. Diamond delves into the practices and wisdom of these cultures, offering a poignant analysis of how their ways might still hold valuable lessons for modern society. Through...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow 
Nero
Set at the heart of a Roman dynasty drenched in danger, intrigue, and Machiavellian power struggles, the first book in Conn's brand-new series follows Empress Agrippina's battle to secure her son Nero's succession. Ancient Rome, AD 37 True Roman justice begins and ends with one man's hand around another's throat... The fate of a dynasty hangs in the balance. Into...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$5999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Art of Living
The Art of Living by Epictetus, as interpreted by Sharon Lebell, is a timeless manual for living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Epictetus, born into slavery around 55 CE in the eastern reaches of the Roman Empire, was freed and later founded a prominent school of Stoic philosophy. This school of thought focuses on teaching individuals that while we cannot...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
You Are Not A Gadget
In You Are Not a Gadget, Jaron Lanier, a pioneer in virtual reality and a recognised digital guru, embarks on a profound exploration into the impact of the digital revolution on our lives. At the heart of this book lies Lanier's critical examination of how the rapidly evolving digital world has altered our perception of individuality, creativity, and human interaction....Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
The Eagle and the Wolf
As Hun hordes and Germanic tribes maraud through Imperial lands, two legendary men – Attila the Hun and the Last of the Romans, General Flavius Aetius, find their fortunes entangled with the chaos. Flavius Aetius, a noble Roman son, is an outsider in a savage land. He has been banished, given as a hostage to the barbaric Huns, and sent...Paperback$2899Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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'I really cannot overstate how fabulous this book is' DAILY MAIL 'Dazzling... This is biography of great brilliance and rare resonance' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE 'A pulsating, vivid life of a true historical titan' DAN JONES 'A splendid book, lively, erudite... where myth and heroism meet' RORY STEWART A stunningly written new biography of Alexander the Great, based on a series of...Hardback$5499Unit price /UnavailableOut 29 Sep 2026Pre-order
The Diver of Paestum
Since its discovery in 1968, the painting of a diver on a tomb in Paestum, originally the Greek colony of Poseidonia in southern Italy, has left viewers spellbound. It depicts a beautiful and enigmatic scene: a young man dives headfirst into the water from a cliff or tower. The image is joined by others from the same tomb depicting a...Hardback$4799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
The Storm Before the Storm
The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan delves into the tumultuous yet transformative era of the Roman Republic, chronicling the pivotal years from 146 to 78 BC. This gripping historical narrative reveals the complexities and conflicts that unfolded as Rome transitioned from a resilient city-state to a dominant Mediterranean power. The book begins with Rome at its zenith, having...Paperback$5200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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A GUARDIAN, NEW STATESMAN, PROSPECT AND WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2025 'The fascinating story of ancient words … new revelations await' The Guardian 'A magisterial feat' New Scientist ________________________________ One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. Star. Stjarna. Stare. Thousands of miles apart, people look up at the night sky and use the same word to describe...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableOut 28 Dec 2026Pre-order
The Forgotten Sense
Human olfaction – the sense of smell – enables us to appreciate food and drink, it warns us of dangers and it makes our environments more enjoyable. However, olfaction is one of our least explored sensory systems. Until now. Smells and scents are the colour that enrich our experience of life. Ask anyone to reflect on their sense of smell,...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Comic Strip Myths: Myths, Gods and Gladiators in Ancient Rome
This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans. Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in Romulus and Remus, meet a callous cyclops in Polyphemus and Ulysses, and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy...Hardback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Story of Greece and Rome
The Story of Greece and Rome offers an extraordinary tale of the intermingled civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome, spanning more than six millennia, from the late Bronze Age to the seventh century. The magnificent civilisation created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilised" Greek and Roman empires...Paperback$3099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
The Lives of the Caesars
A masterful translation of Suetonius' renowned biographies of the twelve Caesars, by the award-winning historian and The Rest Is History podcaster Tom Holland The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, and to rule as a Caesar was to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world. No biographies invite us into the lives of the Caesars...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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'I am a helpless, devoted, pathetic fan. So is everyone I know' JAMES MARRIOTT, THE TIMES'The history publishing phenomenon of my lifetime' ROBERT COLLS, NEW STATESMANFrom the award-winning podcast The Rest is History and Sunday Times bestselling authors Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook comes a riotous deep dive into history’s biggest heroes and most notorious villains Welcome to a shadowy...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 10 Sep 2026Pre-order
Comic Strip Myths: Myths, Mummies and Magic in Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This striking comic book collection will be the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians - containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs, and adventure. Comic Strip Myths: Myths, Mummies and Magic in Ancient Egypt by Stephen Davies is an...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Why Empires Fall
Why Empires Fall poses a fundamental question: Why did Rome fall, and what lessons can it teach us about the decline of the West today? In this insightful exploration, a historian and a political economist delve into these pressing topics. Over the last three centuries, the West rose to dominate the planet. Then, suddenly, around the turn of the millennium,...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Pompeii
Pompeii by Professor Mary Beard offers a fascinating exploration into the life and catastrophic death of an ancient Roman town. Drawing on a wealth of archaeological evidence and classical sources, Beard breathes new life into the ruins, revealing the day-to-day experiences of its residents, the vibrancy of its streets, and the mechanisms of its sudden obliteration. In this groundbreaking work,...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September
24 Hours in Ancient Athens
Spend 24 hours with the ancient Athenians. See the city through their eyes as it teeters on the edge of the fateful war that would end its golden age. Athens, 416 BC. A tenuous peace holds. The city-state’s political and military might are feared throughout the ancient world; it pushes the boundaries of social, literary, and philosophical experimentation in an...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
The Persian Expedition
Xenophon's account of the Greek war with Persia through the eyes of a young Athenian searching for his destiny abroad. In The Persian Expedition, Xenophon, a young Athenian noble who sought his destiny abroad, provides an enthralling eyewitness account of the attempt by a Greek mercenary army—the Ten Thousand—to help Prince Cyrus overthrow his brother and take the Persian throne....Paperback$2599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Short History of Europe
The first concise yet comprehensive narrative history of Europe, A Short History of Europe by Simon Jenkins offers a captivating account of the continent's past. Spanning over two millennia, Jenkins encapsulates Europe's journey from a landscape dominated by warring tribes to a region characterised by peace, wealth, and freedom. The story unfolds through the twists and turns of historical events,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September 
The Campaigns of Alexander
Although written over 400 years after Alexander's death, Arrian's The Campaigns of Alexander is our best source of knowledge of the man and his deeds. Arrian had himself been a military commander, and his record of the exploits of the world's greatest conqueror reveals sympathy for his subject, without the adulation or contempt which so often mar other histories of...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September
The History of Alexander
A compelling narrative of the life of the greatest conqueror of all time—Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), who led the Macedonian army to victory in Egypt, Syria, Persia, and India, was perhaps the most successful conqueror the world has ever seen. Yet although no other individual has attracted so much speculation across the centuries, Alexander himself remains...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Haynes is the modern embodiment of the best of Homer - Radio Times No Friend to This House is an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes. Exiled daughter, abandoned wife, vengeful mother. But is that where the truth lies? This is the story of Medea as you've never...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableOut 29 Sep 2026Pre-order
Callanish and Other Megalithic Sites of the Outer Hebrides: And Other Megalithic Sites of the Outer Hebrides
On the remote north-western Isle of Lewis stands one of the most spectacular megalithic monuments in the world, a stone circle forming part of a huge Celtic Cross, built over four thousand years ago. Behold Callanish! This small book, packed with fine old engravings, is a great new introduction to the Stonehenge of the Hebrides by one of the leading...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week
The Greatest Invention
This book tells the story of our greatest invention. Or, it almost does. Almost, because while the story has a beginning - in fact, it has many beginnings, not only in Mesopotamia, 3,100 years before the birth of Christ, but also in China, Egypt and Central America - and it certainly has a middle, one that snakes through the painted...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Classical World in Bite-sized Chunks
Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history in this new entry in the bestselling Bite-Sized Chunks series.Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity shaped the Western world as we know it today. From the pioneering schools of Greek philosophy to the far-reaching influence of the Roman Empire, so much of what we...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Classical World in Bite-sized Chunks
Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history in this new entry in the bestselling Bite-Sized Chunks series.Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity shaped the Western world as we know it today. From the pioneering schools of Greek philosophy to the far-reaching influence of the Roman Empire, so much of what we...Hardback$3599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Thebes
'An incisive, inspiring and vitally illuminating account of a city which changed the ancient world and which deserves to be remembered by the modern. A masterful book written by a master historian.' - Bettany Hughes, bestselling author of Istanbul and Helen of Troy Continuously inhabited for five millennia, and at one point the most powerful city in Ancient Greece, Thebes...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Sparrow
'Utterly engrossing, vivid and honest' - Emma Donoghue 'A novel of ancient times for our times.' - Jim Crace Sparrow tells the story of Jacob, son of no one, last survivor of an abandoned British Roman town. Raised in a brothel on the Spanish coast in the waning years of the Roman Empire, a boy of no known origin creates...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
Season of the Witch
Fall under the spell of witches throughout the ages in this magical illustrated guide.Magic and witchcraft have fascinated people for thousands of years. From their black cats to their flying broomsticks, they are both powerful and mysterious. But were witches evil or kind? And could they really cast a spell on you? From Ancient Mesopotamian priests to modern day Wiccans,...Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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With his signature flair, historian Philip Matyszak explores the strangest and most spellbinding places of ancient belief, where gods walked, spirits lingered and the underworld was just a step away. How did one enter the underworld? What secrets were hidden in the temple of Mithras? And what did the Oracle at Delphi really say? In Sacred Places of the Ancient...Hardback$6999Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Oct 2026Pre-order
Rainbow History Class
Rainbow History Class is your entry into LGBTQ+ history, sharing queer and trans stories from Ancient civilisations all the way up to the internet. So much of queer and trans history and culture has been erased, but Hannah McElhinney, writer and creator of Rainbow History Class (as seen on TikTok), is here to help us all with this crash course. This history lesson isn’t...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Poseidon
"The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O'Connor's 12-book series." --New York Times George O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the New York Times Bestselling series Olympians. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! Poseidon, the god of the ocean, is...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Olympians: Dionysos
The Olympians saga draws to a close with the tale of Dionysos, the last Olympian, and maybe, just maybe, the first of a new type of God. His story is told by the first Olympian herself, Hestia, Goddess of the hearth and home. From her seat in the center of Mt Olympus, Hestia relates the rise of Dionysos, from his...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
No Friend to This House
'Haynes is the modern embodiment of the best of Homer' - Radio Times No Friend to This House is an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes. This is what no one tells you, in the songs sung about Jason and the Argo. This part of his quest has...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Euripides V
Euripides V includes the plays “The Bacchae,” translated by William Arrowsmith; “Iphigenia in Aulis,” translated by Charles R. Walker; “The Cyclops,” translated by William Arrowsmith; and “Rhesus,” translated by Richmond Lattimore. Sixty years ago, the University of Chicago Press undertook a momentous project: a new translation of the Greek tragedies that would be the ultimate resource for teachers, students, and...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks 
Luna and the Sky Dragon
An inspiring story perfect for little stargazers. Luna loves the sky and finding out about all the wonders she can see above her. But the villagers can't stop worrying about the mythical Sky Dragon - a fearsome creature who is said to dwell in the sky. Can Luna share her love of the sky and show the villagers that the...Paperback$1799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
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Legenda
A brilliant reappraisal of the medieval women whose lives have been misrepresented and co-opted over centuries for political, nation-building ends. By bestselling historian and author of FEMINA Dr Janina Ramirez. From the bestselling author of FEMINA, a brilliant reappraisal of the medieval women whose lives have been exploited for political, nation-building ends. From Joan of Arc to Lady Godiva, Isabella...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableOut 24 Nov 2026Pre-order -
Hermes
In volume ten of Olympians, George O'Connor delves into the myth of Hermes, the trickster god. From his infancy, when he bewitches animals and bends them to his will (stealing a herd of Apollo's prize cattle in the bargain), to his adolescence and adulthood when he becomes father to the equally mischievous Pan, Hermes's story is wildly entertaining as he...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Heresy
'In the beginning was the Word,' says the Gospel of John. This sentence - and the words of all four gospels - is central to the teachings of the Christian church and has shaped Western art, literature and language, and the Western mind. Yet in the years after the death of Christ there was not merely one word, nor any...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
Hades
The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O'Connor's 12-book series. --New York Times George O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the New York Times Bestselling series Olympians. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! Nothing ever changes in the land of...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Divine Might
Bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of Greek myth she so wittily explored in Pandora's Jar and turns her focus on Olympus itself—not on the gods, who have had far more attention than they deserve over the millennia since these stories were first told, but on the goddesses. Here we meet Athene, who sprang fully formed from her...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea by Emily Wilson is a fascinating exploration of how translators breathe new life into ancient texts. Salman Rushdie describes it as 'brilliant ... enthralling and profoundly relevant'. Madeline Miller calls it 'joyful, illuminating and engaging', essential reading for translation enthusiasts. Wilson addresses the challenges and opportunities translation presents, questioning what is lost or gained in the...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Sep 2026Pre-order-
Athens and Sparta
Two great cities. One fierce rivalry. Countless untold stories. Athens and Sparta were the two big players in Ancient Greece. United, they helped lead the Greeks in defeating the great Persian invasion. Divided, they spread conflict and destruction throughout the eastern Mediterranean. They were not simply rivals for power, but polar opposites in culture and ideology: Athens was the outward...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
A Spartan's Sorrow
She's a queen, a witch, and a murderer. But she'll do anything to protect her children... All murders must be avenged. While the rest of Greece mourns for the war that has taken their husbands away, Clytemnestra fears the day it will bring Agamemnon back. When her husband willingly sacrifices their eldest daughter to appease the gods, Clytemnestra vows to...Paperback$4900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
A Short History of the World in 50 Tyrants
Explore the tyrants who have shaped the course of history. All power corrupts, but absolute power can turn people into absolute monsters. The true stories behind the men and women who led tyrannies around the world. This is history ... but not as you know it. Leading readers through all of world history, Ben Gazur looks at how tyrants and...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Asgardians: Thor
Following the smash-hit Olympians series, George O'Connor embarks on a new saga about the Norse gods. This second volume tells the story of Thor, god of thunder! Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, and more! Follow the journey of the mighty Thor as he sets off into the blackest sea...Hardback$4699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Asgardians: Thor
Following the smash-hit Olympians series, George O'Connor embarks on a new saga about the Norse gods. This second volume tells the story of Thor, god of thunder! Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, and more! Follow the journey of the mighty Thor as he sets off into the blackest sea...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?
In Ancient Israel, Lester L. Grabbe sets out to summarise what we know through a survey of sources and how we know it by a discussion of methodology and by evaluating the evidence. The most basic question about the history of ancient Israel, how do we know what we know, leads to the fundamental questions of Grabbe’s work: what are...Paperback$4399Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Ancient Greece in 50 Monuments is an arresting visual tour of the great sites of ancient Greece, told through its city-states and the monuments they built to endure through the ages. 'We have raised ... monuments that those alive today look on with wonder, as those in generations still to come will wonder, too.' More than 2,000 years later, the...Hardback$6999Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Oct 2026Pre-order
Ancient Games
Run with the Olympic athletes and sweat it out in the deadly ballgame courts of the Aztecs in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the sports and games that have entertained people for the past 2500 years. How did the Vikings keep themselves occupied between raids? What tricks did medieval Japanese sumo wrestlers have to win their matches? With...Hardback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
The Spartans
Our greatest living expert on Sparta - Tom Holland, author of Rubicon The definitive account of the extraordinary people of Sparta. The Spartan legend has inspired and captivated subsequent generations, with evidence of its legacy found in both the Roman and British Empires. The Spartans are our ancestors, every bit as much as the Athenians. But while Athens promoted democracy,...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
Hera
An ENTHRALLING retelling from the #1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING author of Ariadne, Elektra, and Atalanta! Greek mythology's MOST FAMOUS AND MALIGNED goddess finally tells her own story, as power, passion, and divine strength collide in the HEART OF OLYMPUS Even the gods must have their queen. When the immortal goddess Hera and her brother Zeus overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams...Hardback$6800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks 
Roman History, Volume II
Dio Cassius (Cassius Dio), ca. 150–235 CE, was born at Nicaea in Bithynia in Asia Minor. Upon the death of his father, the Roman governor of Cilicia, he went to Rome in 180 CE, entered the Senate, and served as an advocate under Emperor Commodus. He held high offices, becoming a close friend of several emperors. Dio was made governor...Hardback$9400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks-
Physics, Volume II
Aristotle, the great Greek philosopher, researcher, reasoner, and writer, was born at Stagirus in 384 BCE. He was the son of Nicomachus, a physician, and Phaestis. Aristotle studied under Plato at Athens and taught there between 367–347 BCE. Subsequently, he spent three years at the court of a former pupil, Hermeias, in Asia Minor, during which time he married Pythias,...Hardback$9400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Moralia, Volume III
Plutarch (Plutarchus), ca. 45–120 CE, was born at Chaeronea in Boeotia in central Greece. He studied philosophy at Athens and, after coming to Rome as a teacher in philosophy, was given consular rank by the emperor Trajan and a procuratorship in Greece by Hadrian. He was married and the father of one daughter and four sons. He appears as a...Hardback$9400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks 
Moralia, Volume II
Plutarch (Plutarchus), ca. 45–120 CE, was born at Chaeronea in Boeotia in central Greece. He studied philosophy at Athens and, after coming to Rome as a teacher in philosophy, was given consular rank by the emperor Trajan and a procuratorship in Greece by Hadrian. He was married and the father of one daughter and four sons. He appears as a...Hardback$9400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks-
Lives, Volume V
Plutarch (Plutarchus), ca. 45–120 CE, was born at Chaeronea in Boeotia in central Greece. He studied philosophy at Athens and, after coming to Rome as a teacher in philosophy, was given consular rank by the emperor Trajan and a procuratorship in Greece by Hadrian. He was married and the father of one daughter and four sons. He appears as a...Hardback$9400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks 
Iron Imperator
One of the most enigmatic figures of antiquity, Tiberius lacked the imperial splendour of his great predecessor Augustus and the excesses of many of his successors, and has been overlooked by history. Yet this compelling study offers a portrait of a complex and contradictory man, both emperor and exile, tyrant and recluse. Drawing on a wealth of ancient sources as...Hardback$5499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks-
History of Rome, Volume IV
Livy (Titus Livius), the great Roman historian, was born at or near Patavium (now Padua) in 64 or 59 BCE. He may have lived mostly in Rome but died at Patavium, in either 12 or 17 CE. Livy's only extant work is part of his history of Rome from the foundation of the city to 9 BCE. Of its 142...Hardback$9400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Histories
Tacitus (Cornelius), the famous Roman historian, was born in 55, 56 or 57 CE and lived to about 120. He became an orator and married a daughter of Julius Agricola in 77, before Agricola went to Britain. Tacitus served as quaestor in 81 or 82, was a senator under the Flavian emperors, and a praetor in 88. After a four-year...Hardback$9500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Epitome of Roman History
Florus, born apparently in Africa, lived in Spain and in Rome during Hadrian's time. He wrote, in a brief and pointed rhetorical style, a summary of Roman history (especially wars) in two books to demonstrate the greatness and decline of Roman morals. It is based chiefly on Livy. The work was perhaps intended to reach his own times, but the...Hardback$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
Boudica
Boudica, or Boadicea, queen of the Iceni, led a famous revolt against Roman rule in Britain in AD 60, sacking London, Colchester and St Albans and throwing the province into chaos. Although then defeated by the governor, Suetonius Paulinus, her rebellion sent a shock wave across the empire. Who was this woman who defied Rome? Boudica: Iron Age Warrior Queen...Paperback$6299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities
A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities presents a comprehensive collection of original essays relating to aspects of gender and sexuality in the classical world. Views the various practices and discursive contexts of sexuality systematically and holistically. Discusses Greece and Rome in each chapter, with sensitivity to the continuities and differences between the two classical civilisations. Addresses the classical influence...Hardback$33699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
A Daughter Forged in Fire - Special Edition
The Tuatha de Danann, an ancient people of magic from whom the Fae descended, have lived in harmony with the Earth on the continent of Éire for centuries—even after the arrival of mortal men, the Milesians. Although the Tuatha sought to live in peace with the new mortal arrivals, the Milesians continue to make their home on Éire by conquest...Hardback$8600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks-
A Crown Woven in Whispers - Special Edition
Bound by duty, divided by bloodshed — until desire changes everything. Before the Milesians and Tuatha found themselves caught in the crossfires of war... One choice, One chance meeting, Set in motion a series of events that would change the very fate of Eíre. Her people call her their queen, but she feels like little more than a pawn in...Hardback$8000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks 
After Jesus Before Christianity
From the creative minds of the scholarly group behind the groundbreaking Jesus Seminar comes this provocative and eye-opening look at the roots of Christianity that offers a thoughtful reconsideration of the first two centuries of the Jesus movement, transforming our understanding of the religion and its early dissemination. Christianity has endured for more than two millennia and is practiced by...Paperback$5500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks-
A Beautiful Evil
The eagerly anticipated new YA Greek myth re-imagining from Bea Fitzgerald, growing TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen. Pandora is the first human woman—made by the gods on Olympus for one simple purpose: to love and be loved by her new husband, the titan Epimatheos. The only problem? He wants nothing to do with her....Hardback$4000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks 
Sappho
A lavish collector's edition and authoritative translation of the great lyric poet Sappho-alongside the original Greek for the first time. The one hundred poems and fragments in this volume are almost all that remains of the legendary poet Sappho. Yet in Mary Barnard's unparalleled, immensely moving translation, the spirit of Sappho comes alive. As Melissa Mueller describes in the new...Hardback$6100Unit price /UnavailableOutPre-order
I, Julius Caesar
Few people have made a bigger mark on history—and lived such an adventurous life—as Julius Caesar (100–44 BCE). A sickly orphan boy who would climb to the top of the Roman Empire, his life was nothing short of legendary. How could Julius, a scrawny, penniless teenager, become Caesar, the most powerful man in the world? How could he vanquish every...Paperback$6100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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A groundbreaking history of the ancient goddesses of love and war The figure of a goddess who represents both love and war can be found in cultures across the ancient world. These societies were all polytheistic and all worshipped such deities as Venus, Freya, and the Morrigan. What was it about this model of divine femininity that ancient people in...Hardback$4999Elsewhere:$5999Unit price /UnavailableOut 27 Oct 2026Pre-order
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The story of Medea, a maligned and misunderstood woman of Greek mythology, from one of Britain’s foremost classicists Mothers who kill their children are universally abhorred but perennially fascinating. In this book, the award-winning scholar Edith Hall explores the possibility that Medea, mythology’s archetypal murderous mother, could be based on a historical figure who migrated to Greece in the late...Hardback$3799Elsewhere:$4799Unit price /UnavailableOut 8 Sep 2026Pre-order-
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Aristotle
The first modern biography of Aristotle—student of Plato, tutor to Alexander, and architect of ideas still studied around the world. Aristotle stands among the most brilliant and influential figures in history, the inventor of almost every subject studied in universities today, from biology to political science to literary criticism to logic. Yet until now his life has remained a mystery....Hardback$3499Elsewhere:$4499Unit price /UnavailableOut 6 Oct 2026Pre-order -
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Dark Mode: Meditations
Ancient Stoic wisdom meets modern design: Marcus Aurelius's Meditations in a bold dark-mode edition with crisp white text on deep black pages, made to reduce eye strain and deepen focus. Discover the ancient wisdom of Marcus Aurelius in a striking new format designed for modern readers. This edition presents the foundational text of Stoic philosophy in crisp white text on...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableOut 27 Oct 2026Pre-order 
Plato and the Tyrant
Plato is one of history's most influential thinkers, the "sublime philosopher" whose writings remain foundational to Western culture. He is known for the brilliant dialogues in which he depicted his teacher, Socrates, discussing ethical truths with prominent citizens of Athens. Yet the image we have of Plato—an ethereal figure far removed from society and politics, who conjured abstract ideas in...Paperback$5200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks-
From Mimesis to Myth
From Mimesis to Myth traces the transformation of a Greek account of the life of Cyprian of Carthage into the legendary tale of Cyprian of Antioch as a means of exploring how late antique Christian authors and audiences interpreted the fictional qualities of hagiographic narratives. Through close readings of texts from the fourth and fifth centuries, including works by Gregory...Hardback$30000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Blue Guide Rome
Blue Guide Rome by Annabel Barber and Alta Macadam is an essential guidebook for anyone interested in uncovering the rich tapestry of Rome's history and culture. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed exploration of Rome's famous landmarks and hidden gems, offering insights into their historical significance and current relevance. Each section is meticulously researched, offering readers in-depth knowledge that enriches...Paperback$7100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks 
Abraham
The story of Abraham, the first Jew, portrayed as two lives lived by one person, paralleling the contradictions in Judaism throughout its history. In this new biography of Abraham, Judaism's foundational figure, Anthony Julius offers an account of the origins of a fundamental struggle within Judaism between skepticism and faith, critique and affirmation, thinking for oneself and thinking under the...Paperback$5200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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