Blockley r c (20 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0905205839.…

Condizione: New. pp. 136.

Hardcover. First edition. Octavo ( standard size). Slight wear to edges and corners of dj and boards. Name and address of former owner on flyleaf. 283 p. w/ bibliography, index of names and places, and extensive notes. Focusing on the period between 299 and 518, looking at both military and diplomatic efforts and environments. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 297 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. reprint edition. 307 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: MOLTO BUONO. NOTA:Timbro Ex Libris della Prof.ssa Barbara Scardigli in antiporta. Minima imperfezione alla sopraccoperta, altrimenti come nuovo. Eccellente esemplare. / Cambridge, Francis Cairns cm.14x22, pp.307, legatura editoriale con sopraccoperta. Collana ARCA. Classical and Medieval Texts, Papers and Monographs,17. Testo in inglese. Prima edizione. Almost all of the very little we know of Menander comes from the preface of his History. Having studied the law, Menander did not become an advocate, preferring instead to become a 'man-about-town'. He was saved from this life of degradation by the accession of the poetry and history enthusiast Emperor Maurice, and the rewards that being a writer could now bring. Whether his History was commissioned by the Emperor is not known, but he was certainly given some high-level encouragement. Menander's portrayal of Justin is more even-handed than most, but his approval of Tiberius is much more effusive, especially with regard to his Persian policy. Overall, Menander's main interest seems to have been Roman relations with foreign peoples - Persians and Avars, particularly - and his depiction of the Persian state as being equal to Rome was prophetic, both empires disappearing less than a century after he was writing.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Short note in green pencil on front flyleaf. Crease on front of dust jacket near bottom edge. From the library of Prof. John Scarborough, School of Pharmacy and Department of Classics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, with his name and date on front flyleaf.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo. Francis Cairns, Liverpool, UK. 1985. 307 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Almost all of the very little we know of Menander comes from the preface of his History. Having studied the law, Menander did not become an advocate, preferring instead to become a 'man-about-town'. He was saved from this life of degradation by the accession of the poetry and history enthusiast Emperor Maurice, and the rewards that being a writer could now bring. Whether his History was commissioned by the Emperor is not known, but he was certainly given some high-level encouragement. Menander's portrayal of Justin is more even-handed than most, but his approval of Tiberius is much more effusive, especially with regard to his Persian policy. Overall, Menander's main interest seems to have been Roman relations with foreign peoples - Persians and Avars, particularly - and his depiction of the Persian state as being equal to Rome was prophetic, both empires disappearing less than a century after he was writing. EB; ARCA, Classical And Medieval Texts, Papers And Monographs; 8.0 X 5.4 X 1.1 inches; 307 pages.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 136.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 136.