Ancient History

The official companion to the Summer 2005 exhibition of the fabulous treasures found in the...

The glory of ancient Egypt comes alive as never before in this colourful, information-packed book...

'The fascinating story of ancient words ... new revelations await' The Guardian 'A truly extraordinary...

Award-winning classicist, ancient historian and author Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey through...

Griffins, Cyclopes, Monsters, and Giants--these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the...

Philip Matyszak skilfully navigates the myths and legends of early Rome, exploring the enigmatic origins...

This luxurious hardback edition presents the classic ancient text, The Egyptian Book of the Dead,...

Roman Britain is usually thought of as a land full of togas, towns and baths...

The enthralling tale of a powerful Greek goddess maligned in both myth and ancient history,...

The remarkable story of how Greek-speaking writers and thinkers sustained and developed the intellectual legacy...

Plato is a key figure from the beginnings of Western philosophy, yet the impact of...

This groundbreaking new book illuminates the lives of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of...

Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia,...

'A tour of those far-flung places where Romans rarely dared to venture' The Times 'A...

'A comprehensive but accessible introduction for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, and...

The full story of the Celts from the seventh century BC to the Celtic renaissance...

A SUNDAY TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Fascinating and important' Natalie Haynes, author...

This is a popular account of Egyptian architecture which discusses building techniques and technologies before...

A captivating treasure of a novel about Clemmie, a young Victorian Egyptologist, and her entanglement...

"Astonishing...Brings to life a thriving - and rather civilized - empire" - The Telegraph "sparkles...

How, over the course of five centuries, one particular god and one particular Christianity came...

The true story of Cicero, Rome's greatest criminal lawyer, and his times. In its final...

From a renowned scholar and translator, the definitive translation of Aesop's Fables Aesop's fables are...

A compelling history of the Ptolemies, the decline of Egypt, and the rising power of...

A comprehensive history of the study and understanding of ancient Egypt, filled with intriguing mysteries,...

'Pacy, witty and authoritative' Jonathan Freedland 'In her hands, ancient history becomes a vivid avenue...

When it was found in 1922, the 3,300-year old tomb of Tutankhamun sent shockwaves around...

Conceived as a gorgeously illustrated accompaniment to "How Do We Look" and "The Eye of...