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Oxfam bookshop wallingford the distinctive features of joseph voght's approach to ancient slavery are his social awareness and sympathetic commitment, and his refusal either to ignore or be dominated by the dogmas of the left and the structures of sociologyhis systematic investigation of ancient slave wars, which is the centre of this collection, is not merely the most important contribution to the study of ancient slavery in the present generation; it is also a reasoned refutation of more extreme marxist interpretations, and a brilliant demonstration that a pragmatic approach to the analysis of a general phenomenon can lead to conclusions as far-reaching as any a priori system see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham former slaves themselves an important but long-neglected source of information about the institution of slavery in the united stateswho could better describe what slavery was like than the people who experienced it? and describe it they did, in thousands of remarkable interviews sponsored by the federal writers' project during the smore than 170 interviews were conducted in north carolinashe has written several novels for young people, including tough tiffany (an ala notable book), a girl called boy (winner of the parents' choice award), tancy (winner of a golden kite award), and the nightwalkersee oxfam website for delivery information read morebelinda hurmence was born in oklahoma, raised in texas, and educated at the university of texas and columbia universitybelinda hurmence pored over each of the north carolina narratives, compiling and editing 21 of the first-person accounts for this collectionshe now lives in raleigh, north carolinashe has also edited we lived in a little cabin in the yard and before freedom, when i just can remember, companion volumes to this book
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In this book, the author demonstrates how the unlikely survival of this community of escaped slaves reveals the contradictions of slavery and the complexities of the british antislavery eraafter being exiled from their native jamaica in , the trelawney town maroons endured in nova scotia and then in sierra leone
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Rare abolition of slavery to two pound coin circulated read more
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Extremely rare abolition of slavery £2 coin - 3 print errors in very good condition read more
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Extremely rare abolition of slavery £2 coin - 3 print errors invery good condition read more
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This volume offers a substantial discussion of ancient monarchies from the viewpoint of the ruler's courtthe case studies confirm that ancient monarchies created the conditions for the emergence of a court and court societyoxfam bookshop glossop road slight shelf wear and scuffing to dust covers, good overall condition monarchy was widespread as a political system in the ancient worlda comparative approach is adopted to major aspects of ancient courts, including their organisation and physical setting, their role as a vehicle for display, and their place in monarchial structures of power and controlthe culturally specific conditions in which these monarchies functioned meant variety in the character of the ruler's court from one society to anotherthis approach is broadly inspired by work on courts in later periods of history, especially early-modern francesee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe monarchies treated are achaemenid and sassanian persia, the empire of alexander, rome under both the early and later caesars, the han rulers of china and egypt's eighteenth dynasty
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With pictures by one of ireland's most acclaimed photographers, and written by a highly respected authority on ireland's ancient monuments, ancient ireland is a lavish, fascinating, essential guide to the country's finest archaeological and architectural sitesoxfam books & music fareham ancient ireland- from prehistory to the middle ages by jacqueline o'brien and peter harbisonfollowing her highly successful 'great irish houses and castles ' and 'dublin: a grand tour', jacqueline o'brien has taken over 300 spectacular colour photographs and has invited dr peter harbison, one of ireland's most distinguished archaeologists, to collaborate with her on a magnificent book chronicling the glories of ireland's ancient pastpublished by george weidenfeld & nicolson ltd inthis is the only book which comprehensively covers in text and captivating colour photographs ireland's heritage of prehistoric and medieval buildings up toex-library copy with usual stampssee oxfam website for delivery information read morehardback with dust jacket in very good condition
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Dk eyewitness ancient egypt is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history's most remarkable civilisations, the egyptiansgreat for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about ancient egyptbrand new children's book - 'ancient egypt' including a free wall chartamazing colour photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of these incredible empirescan be posted or delivered locally or in london read moretravel back in time and show your child what life was like and how ordinary egyptians and pharaohs livedthen use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their roomthey'll also discover what's inside the great pyramid at giza to how tutankhamun's tomb was foundsupports curriculum teaching
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The ancient secret of the flower of life: v1 (ancient secret of the flower of life) paperback – 24 junthis book is one of those windowsnow a new dawn is streaming through the windows of perceptiononce, all life in the universe knew the flower of life as the creation pattern
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Foley crested china - ancient leather bottle - ancient seal of beccles crest dimensions: 6 cm high x 3 cm diameter base excellent clean condition - as in photos free uk shipping read more
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Banbao ancient lionbanbao ancient lion - youtubethe banbao ancient lion is the largest and most powerful predatorbuild one of the three creatables with the building blocks from banbao
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Here the author attempts to describe the buildings of ancient rome with increased attention to detail and methods of constructioni have for sale a book entitled ancient rome in by j henry middleton published by adam and charles black, edinburgh, inthe book includes 3 colour fold-out maps: map of modern rome; map of ancient rome; and a plan of the forum magnum showing the most recent discoveriesgilt lettering and illustration on the spineare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablexxvi, 522 pagesour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeit follows a period of extensive archaeological activity and the discovery of hitherto unknown remainsex-library copy with labelsall pages are tight and clean and the book is in very good conditionthere are also 57 woodcuts, one of which is a b/w fold-out plan of the palatine hilldark green cloth boards with gilt illustration across the bottom and gilt lettering on the front boardplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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In women in ancient egypt, the types of occupations and careers open to women are described, as are their domestic and personal lives - marriage, health and childbirth; family life; running a home; clothing, jewellery and beauty preparationsoxfam bookshop cheltenham the lives of egyptian women were free of the restraints normally placed upon women in the rest of the ancient world, allowing them to exercise a full part in society, recognised as equal with men under the lawusing evidence gleaned from written records, monuments, sculpture, tombpaintings and the material found in tombs, including objects and human remains, barbara watterson has built up a fascinating picture of the often overlooked contributions made by women of all classes to the social, and sometimes the political, history of ancient egyptin contrast, however, the final chapter deals with those women, surprisingly few in number, whose influence on the political affairs of their country was considerable and, in some cases, legendary, with a small number of royal women able to ascend the throne of egypt and rule as female kingssee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe women whose lives are fleshed out in this book are largely the 'little people' of history, women who rarely exercised any power outside the domestic sphere
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Each chapter also comes with sections on ancient greek history and culture and on the influence of the ancient language on oursoxfam shop thornbury based on the same principles that lay behind the book "learn latin", this book provides the chance to read real ancient greeksee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit teaches the reader enough greek in 20 chapters to be able to read selected passages from the new testament and from classical greek literature such as plato, aristophanes and euripides
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ancient literary and visual sources are described and analysed, with supporting imagesoxfam bookshop preston this textbook supports the specification for as and a-level ancient history (first teaching september )128 by james harrison how did augustus change the roman constitution? why was the roman republic doomed to fail? how did the flavians re-invent the imperial image? what was life like in roman britain? these are the sort of questions that you are required to consider for a-level ancient historyhelpful student features include study questions, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and termsnumerous pages are highlighted, but the book is otherwise good and is still readable throughoutit covers the whole of component 2, both the compulsory period study and the three optional depth studies: * period study: the julio-claudian emperors, 31 bc-ad 68 by robert cromarty and james harrison * depth study: the breakdown of the late republic, bc by steve matthews * depth study: the flavians, ad by robert cromarty * depth study: ruling roman britain, ad 43-cthe ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by experts and experienced teachers in a clear and accessible narrativepractice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessmentthis textbook guides you through the use of power and politics in the roman senate and imperial court from the late republic into the principatesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit considers individual ambition against the need for change, and substantive action against image and deception
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Each side of this flip-mat features a different massive ancient dungeonone side features an enormous and ancient dungeon sprawl on the edge of a volcano, while the other is ancient mausoleum under a ruined city
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More than 20 years later, their sons, the now world-famous toumani diabate and the junior ballake sissoko, have come together to pay tribute to their fathers with 's new ancient stringsthis is the first all-acoustic kora recording diabate has done since his stunning kaira, released more than 10 years prior to new ancient strings, and it shows a mature and forward-looking artist that would make the elder diabate proudtoumani diabate has toured the world as a soloist, as a member of fusion groups like songhai (with flamenco fusionist ketama), and he has incorporated subtle changes into his music that makes it a living affirmation of the strength of the ancient harp of africawhile many of the songs come from the original repertoire, the music is all modern malisee oxfam website for delivery information read moretogether diabate and sissoko explore their fathers' roots while travelling their own new routesoxfam shop magdelen street back in the early s, a recording by kora masters sidiki diabate and djelimadi sissoko called cordes anciennes first brought this rich acoustic music of mali to the world
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Title: ancient history from coins (approaching the ancient world)author(s): christopher howgego
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Artifacts of the past - ancient mysteriesdiscover untold secrets and ancient relics! hidden objects gamefree postage within the ukitems will be dispatched within 24 hours of purchasesuitable for: windows xp/vista/7/8
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New ancient history from first civilizations to the renaissancebeautiful hard back new ancient history from first civilizations to the renaissancea big thick new book with beautiful illustrations and information
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Greek world - ancient judeasee images for a proper impressionalexander jannaeusd / ???o??c within a laurel wreathgreen patina and sedimentsr / le kaicapocissued by porcius festusregistered mail read more
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Collectors item of 3 folders the glory of ancient egypt ideal for a person with a fasination of ancient egypt collection only le30sh can deliver local for cost
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New ancient history from first civilizations to the renaissancebeautiful hard back new ancient history from first civilizations to the renaissancea big thick new book with beautiful illustrations and information read more
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ancient rome the forum 500 piece jigsaw puzzleancient rome the forum 500 piece jigsaw puzzleposted by julian in music, films, books & games, games & board games in poole
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Book 1 - q&a ancient civilizations: have you ever wondered2 books on ancient history - £1 for both great reading for primary school childrenit tells how they became one of the first civilised people and how we benefit from the things they first discovered or inventedwho invented the wheel? who built the great wall of china? what were mayan cities like? book 2 - the greeks: this describes their family life, the battles they fought and the buildings they built
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Banbao ancient raptorthis banbao ancient raptor has an adventurous lifewith its large beak, it can catch large prey and its large wings give it an intimidating appearancebuild one of the three creatables with the building blocks from banbao
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Banbao ancient rhinothe banbao ancient rhino is one of the oldest living animal species on earththe rhino is a very large animal, known for its muscle powerthat is why not many other animals are able to harm it
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