gwendolyn (chelsea college of art and design, london, uk) leick

The Babylonian World presents an extensive, up-to-date and lavishly illustrated history of the ancient state Babylonia and its 'holy city', Babylon.Hi

Historicized by the New Testament as a centre of decadence and corruption, Babylon and its surrounding region was in fact a rich and complex civilizat

Theatre flourished in the Roman Republic, from the tragedies of Ennius and Pacuvius to the comedies of Plautus and Terence and the mimes of Laberius.

This revealing volume celebrates a wealth of erotic material from one of the world's earliest literate civilizations, encompassing archaeological, rel

Who's Who in the Ancient Near East is a unique reference work that covers the peoples of Mesopotamia and the surrounding areas from the earliest histo

Through accessible entries this Dictionary provides a scholarly guide to this complex and fascinating area. The wide-ranging bibliography makes use of

A guide to the world of ancient mythology, this book analyzes a large number of texts that originate from the archives of such ancient cities as Ninev

This survey introduces the people and the reality behind the popular myth of Babylon. It explores the social, historical, geographical and cultural co

A comprehensive survey of a whole range of ancient Near Eastern architecture showing the development of the principal styles within their geographical

From Palestine to Iran and from Alexander the Great to Zechariah, Who's Who in the Ancient Near East presents a unique and comprehensive reference gui

This study provides insight into the subject of sensuality and love in Mesopotamian literature, from the bridal songs which celebrate the anticipation

This new survey introduces the people and the reality behind the popular myth of Babylon. It explores the social, historical, geographical and cultura

‘Wat, wat, moet ik aan met al dit leven?’ Maud Martha Brown groeit als jong Zwart meisje op in het Chicago van de jaren 40. Ondanks de vervallen gebou

Previous edition: Computer and machine vision / 4th ed. 2012.

In Demons, Virginia Berridge explores the factors that have affected social attitudes to tobacco, alcohol, and a variety of drugs, through history. Ge

A spellbinding novel looking at the harshness of life in the northern wilds, through nature's ruthless eyesBorn in the wilds of the freezing cold Yuko

Ranging across both standard philosophical territory and the landscape of cutting-edge cognitive science, Mindware: An Introduction to the Philosophy

This unique publication outlines the development of legal theory from pre-Roman times to the twentieth century. It aims to relate the evolution of leg

Provides a comprehensive overview of Arts Management. This title offers an insight into the artistic, managerial and social responsibilities necessary

Crises of Empire offers a comprehensive and uniquely comparative analysis of the history of decolonization in the British, French and Dutch empires. B