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ANCIENT EGYPT & THE NEAR EAST
Ancient Textiles Series
Wool Economy in the Ancient Near East and the Aegean
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Edited by Catherine Breniquet and Cécile Michel
Explores key themes around wool in the Ancient Near East.
Oxbow Books • 9781789253801 New in Paperback • 472 pages Available Now • £35.00 Stelae of the Middle Kingdom and the Second Intermediate Period
Danijela Stefanovic A catalogue of the Middle Kingdom. Dakhleh Oasis Papers
The Oasis Papers 9
Edited by Colin A. Hope and Gillian E. Bowen
A synthesis of the current state of our knowledge of Dakhleh Oasis.
Oxbow Books • 9781789253764 Hardback• 496 pages Available Now• £60.00 Amarna: Life Under the Sun
An ideal learning tool, with stories and hands-on activities life.
Middle Kingdom Studies
New Horizons
By Aaron M. de Souza
A study of the Pan-Grave ceramics found in Egypt and Nubia.
Golden House Publications 9781906137656• Paperback 280 pages• Available Now
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for children 7–11 about Egyptian
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Hair and Death in Ancient Egypt
By Maria Rosa Valdesogo
Examines the relationship between hair and death in Ancient Egypt.
Golden House Publications Blikvelduitgevers Publishers Blikvelduitgevers Publishers 9781906137632 • Paperback 9789492940094 • Paperback 9789492940087 • Paperback 181 pages • Available Now 120 pages • Available Now 144 pages • Available Now £75.00 £22.00 £36.00
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Affective Relations and Personal Bonds in Hellenistic Antiquity
Studies in honor of Elizabeth D. Carney Edited by Monica D'Agostini, Edward M. Anson and Frances Pownall
Discusses the intra- and extra-familial network ruling the Mediterranean world at the time of Philip and Alexander.
Building on the methodological approach and theoretical framework engendered by Elizabeth Carney’s research, this book explores the complex web of personal relations governing Alexander the Great’s world. Inspired by Carney’s seminal work on Ancient Macedonia, the volume moves beyond the traditionally rationalist and positivist approaches towards Hellenistic antiquity, into a new area of humanistic scholarship, by considering the dynastic bloodlines as well as the affective relations.
Oxbow Books • 9781789254983 • Hardback • b/w illus. 240 x 170mm • 352 pages • October 2020 • £55.00
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Karia and the Dodekanese Volume I
Cultural Interrelations in the Southeast Aegean: I Late Classical to Early Hellenistic
Edited by Birte Poulsen, Poul Pedersen and John Lund Regional and interregional relations in western Asia Minor.
These papers focus on regional developments and interregional relations in western Asia Minor and the Dodekanese during the Late Classical and Early Hellenistic period. They explore the area which, throughout antiquity, was a dynamic meeting place for eastern and western civilisations where cultural achievements of exceptional and everlasting importance, including significant creations of ancient Greek literature, philosophy, art and architecture, originated.
Oxbow Books • 9781789255102 • Hardback • b/w and colour illus. 280 x 216mm • 264 pages • December 2020 • £48.00
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Karia and the Dodekanese Volume II
Cultural Interrelations in the Southeast Aegean: II Early Hellenistic to Early Byzantine Edited by Birte Poulsen, Poul Pedersen and John Lund
Highlights cultural interrelations and connectivity in the Southeast Aegean and western Asia Minor.
It is clear that close relations existed between the Dodekanese and western Asia Minor during the Classical period but this volume explores their development under the shifting political influences of Hellenistic kings, the Roman Empire and the cosmopolitan late antique period. It examines urbanism, architectural form and embellishment, sculpture, pottery and epigraphy.
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Oxbow Books • 9781785707520 Hardback • 297 x 210mm • 464 pages January 2021 • £60.00
About the editors:
Susan W. Katzev trained as a sculptor. She worked as an artist on Roman and Early Byzantine shipwrecks at Yassi Ada, Turkey and then served as draughtsperson photographer, and director and writer for a film documenting the Kyrenia Ship excavations of Michael L. Katzev. Since Michael’s death in 2001 she has been working to complete the series of publications on the Kyrenia Ship.
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History of the Excavation, Amphoras, Pottery and Coins as Evidence for Dating Edited by Susan W. Katsev and Laina W. Swiney Series: The Kyrenia Ship Final Excavation Report Examines the best preserved and dated example of a Greek merchantman.
The Kyrenia ship, a Greek merchantman built around 315 BC and sunk off the north coast of Cyprus 294–291 BC, was excavated between 1967 and 1972 under the direction of Michael Katzev. The importance of this ship lies in the extraordinary state of preservation of the hull, allowing great insights into ancient shipbuilding, and into the cargo it was carrying. Its hold was full of Rhodian transport amphoras and its cabin pottery was also mostly made on Rhodes, which was probably its home port. Its trade route ran between Rhodes, Cyprus, the Levant, and possibly Egypt.
This first of a planned multi-volume publication includes a detailed history of the excavation of the ship, as well as the most important objects for determining the date of its sinking. These include the primary cargo, transport amphorae, with four different types from Rhodes; fewer examples from Samos and the Cyclades (Paros), and possibly northern Greece, Cyprus and the Levant. The Rhodian amphora stamps date the shipwreck to between 294 and 291 BC. The second most helpful dating material comprises vessels and utensils (cups and saucers, cooking pots and grills, serving bowls and spoons, water jars and pitchers) used by the crew. For most categories, four examples were found, suggesting a crew of four. Scientific analyses show that the majority were again made in Rhodes. Seven bronze coins were recovered, five of which were minted in the name of Alexander the Great and one in the name of Ptolemy I in Cyprus. Together, these objects document not only the date of the sinking but also give evidence of the probable Rhodian home port and trade route of the Kyrenia ship’s final voyage.
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Archaeology, Topography, History Edited by Maria Georgopoulou and Konstantinos Thanasakis The first volume to focus on the Ottoman presence in Athens.
This collection of 12 essays explores the architecture, antiquities, cartography and documentary sources from Greece’s most famous city during Ottoman rule. Topics include the Parthenon mosque; the neighborhood of Karykes and the fountain of the Exechoron; the restoration of the Benizelos Mansion; Ottomanperiod baths in Athens; topographic maps of Athens during the Ottoman period; the Vienna Anonymous and the Bassano drawing; Ottoman-period pottery found in the Athenian Agora; and travellers' accounts of the hammams of Athens.
American School of Classical Studies at Athens • 9789609994545 Paperback • 279 x 203mm • 290 pages • Available Now • £24.95
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On the Edge of a Roman Port
Excavations at Koutsongila, Kenchreai, 2007–2014 Edited by Elena Korka and Joseph L. Rife Series: Hesperia Supplement
Finds from Early Roman to Early Byzantine buildings and burials at Kenchreai.
Between 2007 and 2014, a Greek-American team investigated an impressive array of Early Roman to Early Byzantine buildings and burials on the Koutsongila Ridge at Kenchreai. This volume presents the project’s final results, revealing abundant evidence not only for the history of activity in a transitional urban/suburban landscape, but also for the society, economy and religion of local residents.
American School of Classical Studies at Athens • 9780876615546 Paperback • 279 x 203mm • 1240 pages • November 2020 • £130.00
Hellenistic Architecture and Human Action
A Case of Reciprocal Influence Edited by Annette Haug and Asja Müller Series: Scales of Transformation
Examines the mutual influence of architecture and human action during the Hellenistic age.
This volume assembles contributions focusing on Hellenistic architecture as an action context, perceived in movement through built space. Sanctuaries, as a particularly coherent kind of built space featuring well-defined sets of architecture combined with ritual action, were chosen as the general frame for the analyses. The reciprocity between this sacred architecture and (religious) human action is traced through several layers starting from three specific case studies.
An Archaeology of Colonial Transformations at Ancient Lattara By Benjamin P. Luley Examines the impact of Roman rule on the city of Lattara, Gaul 500-200 BCE.
With the decline in popularity of the term 'Romanization' as a way of analysing the changes in the archaeological record visible throughout the conquered provinces of the Roman Empire, scholars have increasingly turned to the important concept of 'identity'. This volume provides a detailed study of the ways in which the Celtic-speaking peoples of the ancient settlement of Lattara in Roman Mediterranean Gaul fashioned their lives under two centuries of Roman rule.
Oxbow Books • 9781789255669 • Hardback • b/w and colour illus. 240 x 170mm • 304 pages • October 2020 • £50.00
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Britannia Romana
Roman Inscriptions and Roman Britain By R.S.O. Tomlin Presentation, translation and interpretation of all known, major inscriptions from Roman Britain.
This book collects 487 inscriptions (mostly on stone, but also on metal, wood, tile and ceramic), the majority from Britain but many from other Roman provinces and Italy, to illustrate the history and character of Roman Britain (AD 43–410). Each inscription is presented in the original (in Latin, except for eight in Greek), followed by a translation and informal commentary; they are linked by the narrative which they illustrate, and 236 are accompanied by photographs.
Oxbow Books • 9781789255485 • New in Paperback 240 x 170mm • 464 pages • September 2020 • £29.95
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Life in the Limes
Studies of the People and Objects of the Roman Frontiers Edited by Rob Collins and Frances McIntosh A collection of papers exploring diverse themes focused on the Roman frontiers.
Lindsay Allason-Jones has been at the forefront of small finds and Roman frontier research for 40 years in a career focused on, but not exclusive to, the north of Britain, encompassing an enormous range of object types and subject areas. Divided into thematic sections, the contributions presented here celebrate the many achievements of Lindsay Allason-Jones, all representing at least one aspect of Lindsay’s research interests.
Julius Caesar's Battle for Gaul
Edited by Andrew P. Fitzpatrick and Colin Haselgrove
The latest archaeological research on the Battle for Gaul and its aftermath.
Oxbow Books• 9781789250503 Paperback• 336 pages Available Now • £38.00 The Roman Villa at Maasbracht
Edited by W.K. Vos, Corrie Bakels and T.A. Goossens A beautifully illustrated analysis of the famous Roman Villa at Maasbracht.
Sidestone Press • 9789088908569 Paperback • 204 pages Available Now • £45.00
Glass of the Roman World
Edited by Justine Bayley, Ian Freestone and Caroline Jackson
Eighteen papers on how glass was produced, traded and used in the Roman world.
Oxbow Books • 9781789253399 New in Paperback• 232 pages Available Now• £35.00 Settlement Project
By John Zant Examines the primarily Roman evidence from excavations at Maryport.
Oxford Archaeology North 9781907686337 • Paperback 188 pages • Available Now £25.00
Army of the Roman Emperors
By Thomas Fischer and translated by M.C. Bishop
A major overview of the imperial Roman army.
Oxbow Books • 9781789251845 Hardback• 456 pages
The Maryport Roman
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A Bath House, Settlement and Industry on Roman Southwark's North Island
By Victoria Ridgeway, Joanna Taylor and Edward Biddulph
Presents new evidence of
