Archaeology
The Hellenistic Settlements in Syria, the Red Sea Basin, and North Africa
Provides historical narratives, detailed references, citations, and commentaries on the settlements in Syria, The Red Sea Basin, and North Africa from 323 to 27 BCE.
Ancient Greek Cults
Detailed enough to be used as a quick reference tool or text, this book uses archaeological, epigraphic, and literary sources; and incorporating current scholarly theories to serve as an excellent companion to any introduction to Greek mythology.
Archaeology: An Introduction
Updated and expanded to include the many advances in archaeology since its first publication in 1983, this is the latest and most accessible guide to archaeology - its history, techniques and theories.
Aristotle
Beginning with a brief biography and concluding with an appraisal of Aristotelianism today, Shields assesses the whole of Aristotle’s philosophy, revealing how his powerful conception of human nature shaped much of his thinking.
Cornelia
Examining the remarkable life of Cornelia, famed as the epitome of virtue, fidelity and intelligence, Suzanne Dixon presents an in-depth study of the woman who perhaps represented the ideal of the Roman matrona more than any other.
German Idealism
This outstanding collection of specially commissioned articles examines the historical and philosophical aspects of German idealism and assesses the renewed interest in idealism across a wide number of fields.
Karnak
This first publication in English provides an in-depth examination including illustrations of the historical developments of the famous temple site Karnak, from its early shrine to the greatest state temple of Ancient Eygpt's mighty empire.
In the Name of Phenomenology
Phenomenology is one of the twentieth century’s most important philosophical movements. It is also attracting renewed interest from philosophers working within the ‘analytic’ tradition, often thought to be at odds with phenomenology.
Paradoxes from A to Z
This updated second edition discusses each paradox in non-technical terms, considering its significance and looking at likely solutions. Including a full glossary, its a refreshing alternative to traditional philosophical introductions.
Paul Virilio
Exploring Virilio's main texts from their political and historical contexts, and case studies from contemporary culture and media in order to explain his philosophical concepts, Ian James introduces the key themes in Virlio's work.