The period is covered in this sequel to Athenian Black Figure Vases, also written by John Boardman, Lincoln Professor Emeritus of Classical Archaeology and Art in Oxford. Professor Boardman illuminates the ancient art form by placing the painters and their vases within the history of Athens and the greater tradition of Greek mythology. 528 illus.

    A lavishly illustrated study of the construction materials and techniques and the significant architectural achievements of the Byzantine Empire.

    Mingling with and influencing Christianity in medieval Europe, these beliefs are alive and well today & influence our lives more than we understand. Examines the psychological reality of the fear inspired by beings such as vampires, the Furies, & Satan himself.

    The contributors to the volume bring a wealth of expertise on diverse subjects and offer practical advice on their areas of special interest.

    Extremely full in interpretation; very thorough in exposition of variants and unusual features, with reproductions of many inscriptions unavailable elsewhere. Material from Old and New Empires. Includes an Introduction by noted Mayologist J. Eric S. Thompson.

    Historical originals of mythic gods and heroes with dates from the rise of civilization about 3380 B.C. reconstructed from Babylonian, Egyptian, Hittite, Indian and Gothic sources. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

    Volume One is 601 pages. Volume Two is 709 pages. The set covers "a world -wide history of archaeology and its greatest discoveries, area by area, in the eloquent words of the original discoverers, observers, and interpreters".

    

    This comprehensive and fully-illustrated book, first published in 2006, re-appraises the archaeology of the Celtic-speaking areas of Britain and Ireland from the late fourth to the twelfth century AD, a period in which the Celts were a leading cultural force in northern Europe. Drawing on recent scientific advances, the book provides a new perspective on the economy, settlement, material culture, art and technological achievements of the early medieval Celts and re-examines their interaction with the Romans and Vikings. Including a full survey of artefacts and archaeological sites, from memorial stones to monasteries, this is essential reading for any student or scholar with an interest in Celtic archaeology, history or culture.

    Read about the development of alphabets and scripts, the evolution of modern letter forms, more.