Rome and the Barbarians; the Birth of a New World

Milano, Skira, 2008. Edited by Jean-Jacques Aillagon with the scientific coordination of Umberto Roberto and Yann Rivière. 692p.colored and b/w illus. eleven pages of colored maps before the titlepage, thick quarto format. An amazing exhibit catalogue from the Palazzo Grassi in Venice. .

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Book number: 054564

Keywords: Mediaeval Roman Empire Merovingian Carolingian Franks Barbarians

AILLAGON, JEAN-JACQUES (EDITED BY) WITH THE SCIENTIFIC COORDINATION OF UMBERTO ROBERTO AND YANN RIVIERE

Rome and the Barbarians, the Birth of a New World

Milan / Venice, Skira editore / Palazzo Grassi. 2008, First Edition. (ISBN: 9788861304888). Black paper boards, 11.25" x 9.5". 692 pages; numerous color illustrations. Notes and Bibliography; Glossary; Chronology; List of Works on Display (the exhibition) by country of origin. Published in coordination with the exhibition in Venice, Bonn and Rome. History of the First to tenth centuries through the vector of art. "The commingling of civilizations, the opening, the integration of worships and traditions, the dissemination of knowledge, mutual enrichment and even cultural diversity gives evidence to the timeless force of art whose origin is lost in the midst of time but yet continues in the most contemporary creations." Legions of individuals, institutions, cultures seen through art. An exceptional history peeling away the stereotype Barbarian. Small remainder dot on bottom edge. Otherwise clean throughout; tight binding; as new. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 004832

Catalogue: History

Keywords: Rome Huns Roman Catholic Church European History Charlemagne Martel Gregory the Great Avars Vandals Clovis Culture, Society 9788861304888

ALSTON, R.,

Rome's Revolution. Death of the Republic & Birth of the Empire.

Oxford University Press, 2015. 408p. Hardback. Series: Ancient Warfare and Civilization.

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Book number: 43999

Keywords: 9780199739769

John Fox; J. Milner

An Universal History of Christian Martyrdom, Being a Complete and Authentic Account of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive As Well As Protestant Martyrs, in All Parts of the World, from the Birth of the Blessed Saviour to the Latest Periods of Pagan and Catholic Persecution. Together with a Summary of the Doctrines, Prejudices, Blasphemies, and Superstitions, of the Modern Church of Rome

London, J. Gillet, 1814. Leather. A smart edition of this famous work on Protestant Martyr's, this edition being extended with notes and illustrations. This work is more commonly known as 'Foxe's Book of Martyr's, and was originally published in 1563 as 'Actes and Monuments&apos. It is a bitter account of the sufferings of Protestants under the Catholic Church, look at the history of martyrdom within Protestantism. It was a highly influential work upon its publication, going through many editions whilst the author was still alive. John Foxe was a historian, specialising in martyrs. He became a Protestant in 1545, at a time when the religion was condemned under Henry VIII. When Queen Mary came to the throne, Foxe quickly went into exile due to religious persecution, not returning to England until the death of Mary. 'Martyr's' was Foxe's life work, having started it in 1552, publishing an early edition in Latin whilst he was in exile, not publishing it in English until Elizabeth I was on the throne. The work ran through four editions during Foxe's lifetime. Expanded with notes and commentaries by John Milner, the pseudonym of Francis William Blagdon. Blagdon used the pseudonym of J. Milner as there was a Catholic priest during this time with the same name. Blagdon was a journalist, beginning his career as a newsboy for 'The Sun', before going on to edit the 'Morning Post&apos. He also published 'A Brief History of Ancient and Modern India', 'French Interpreter', and 'Modern Discoveries&apos. Collated, with fourteen plates. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Mary Bickarddon 1822&apos. In the original half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Minor shelfwear to the cloth. A very little discolouration to the spine, with just a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Minor fading to the rear board. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spotting, and a little offsetting to some pages due to the plates. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Mary Bickarddon 1822&apos. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 616P9

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: christian martyrdom john fox j miller martyrdom Not Stated

Grant, Michael

Greece and Rome; The Birth of Western Civilization

Londen, Thames and Hudson, 1986. 240 pag.. Ill. in kleur / zw. Hardcover, goede staat, tekstt in Engels.

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GRANT, MICHAEL (EDITED BY)

Greece and Rome, the Birth of Western Civilization

London: Guild Publishing, 1986. Hardcover with dust jacket. Fine maroon cloth hardcover with a fine dust jacket in a clear removable protective sleeve. Neat signature and date to prelim. 376 illustrations, 95 in colour. ; Black & white and colour artwork; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 240 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 5191

Catalogue: Archaeology

Keywords: Roman History

Heather, Peter

Empires and Barbarians. The Fall of Rome and the Birth of Europe.

London, Macmillan, 2009. Cloth with dustjacket, 24 cm, 752 pp. Ills.: color illustrations. Cond.: goed / good. ISBN: 9780333989753.

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Book number: 137214

Catalogue: Oudheid - Ancient History

Keywords: 9780333989753

PINKUS, KAREN

The Montesi Scandal. The Death of Wilma Montesi and the Birth of the Paparazzi in Fellini's Rome.

Chicago / London, The University of Chicago Press. 2003. (ISBN: 0 226 66848 7) Hardcover. Book, Cloth with jacket. Wit photographs. 155 p. Very Good.

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Book number: 000449

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