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1	Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943 more books like this by Rick Atkinson add to wishlist In this first volume of the Liberation Trilogy, Atkinson focuses on 1942 and 1943, showing how central the great drama that unfolded in North Africa was to the ultimate victory of the Allied powers and to America's understanding of itself. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	War as I Knew It more books like this by George Patton add to wishlist First published in 1947, War As I Knew It is the captivating memoir of George S. Patton, Jr., the legendary American general, incendiary warrior, and unparalleled military tactician of World War II. Drawing on his vivid memories of battle and detailed diaries, Patton dramatically recounts his celebrated Third Army's sweeping campaign across ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Decline and fall of the Roman Empire more books like this by Edward Gibbon add to wishlist A three-volume Modern Library edition. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.47! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The conquest of Gaul more books like this by Julius Caesar add to wishlist Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns. Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strategy & paints a fascinating picture of his encounters with the inhabitant of Gaul and Britain, as well as offering lively ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| first editions \| SVS
5	An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943, Volume One of the Liberation Trilogy more books like this by Rick Atkinson add to wishlist In this first volume of the Liberation Trilogy, Atkinson shows why no modern reader can understand the ultimate victory of the Allied powers without a grasp of the great drama that unfolded in North Africa in 1942 and 1943. Illustrations. 18 maps. see all copies from $4.34! new only from $13.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Egyptian Book of the Dead more books like this by Professor E A Wallis Budge (Translator) add to wishlist The collections of charms, formulas, hymns and spells designed to accompany the dead of Ancient Egypt on their journey to the afterlife have always exerted a powerful fascination on modern generations. Written on papyrus, inscribed on the walls of tombs and sarcophagi, or engraved on amulets, these texts with their vignette illustrations give us ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.09! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Rise of the Roman Empire more books like this by Obye Polybius, Ian Scott-Kilvert (Translator), F W Walbank (Introduction by) add to wishlist The Greek statesman Polybius (c.200 - 118 BC) wrote his account of the relentless growth of the Roman Empire in order to help his fellow countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. Opening with the Punic War in 264 BC, he vividly records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the ... see all copies from $3.54! new only from $8.50! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Republic and the Laws more books like this by Marcus Tullius Cicero, Jonathan Powell (Editor), Niall Rudd (Translator) add to wishlist 'However one defines Man, the same definition applies to us all. This is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind.' (Laws l.29-30) Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato. Drawing on Greek ... see all copies from $4.48! new only from $7.30! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805 more books like this by Richard Zacks add to wishlist In this national bestseller, now in paperback, acclaimed historian Zacks brings the true story of the unheralded American--William Eaton--who brought the Barbary pirates to their knees. 8-page photo section. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.38! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Message of the Sphinx: A Quest for the Hidden Legacy of Mankind more books like this by Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval add to wishlist The authors posit that the Sphinx and the other monuments of the necropolis at Giza are actually an analog of the constellations as they appeared in the year 10,500 B.C.E., thus making these structures three times as old as they are commonly believed to be. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The annals of Imperial Rome more books like this by Cornelius Tacitus add to wishlist Tacitus' "Annals of Imperial Rome" recount the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus up to the death of Nero in AD 68. With clarity and vivid intensity he describes the reign of terror under the corrupt Tiberius, the great fire of Rome during the time of Nero, and the wars, poisonings, scandals, conspiracies ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| SVS
12 view cover	White Gold: The Extraordinary Story of Thomas Pellow and Islam's One Million White Slaves more books like this by Giles Milton add to wishlist The true story of white European slaves in 18th century Algiers, Tunis, and Morocco draws from unpublished letters and manuscripts written by slaves and by the padres and ambassadors sent to free them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	Women's Bible Commentary more books like this by Ringe Newsom, Sharon H Ringe (Editor), Carol A Newsom (Editor) add to wishlist In The Women's Bible Commentary, an outstanding group of women scholars introduced and summarized each book of the Bible and commented on those sections of each book that have particular relevance to women, focusing on female characters, symbols, life situations such as marriage and family, the legal status of women, and religious principles that ... see all copies from $10.50! new only from $27.90! \| SVS
14 view cover	Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece more books like this by "Three Initiates" add to wishlist We take great pleasure in presenting to the attention of students and investigators of the Secret Doctrines this little work based upon the world-old Hermetic Teachings. There has been so little written upon this subject, not withstanding the countless references to the Teachings in the many works upon occultism, that the many earnest searchers ... see all copies from $3.39! new only from $3.39! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Rommel papers more books like this by Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel add to wishlist When Erwin Rommel diedby forced suicide at Hitlers commandhe left behind in various ingenious hiding places the papers that recorded the story of his dramatic career and the exact details of his masterly campaigns. It was his custom to dictate each evening a running narrative of the days events and, after each battle, to summarize its course and ... see all copies from $5.98! new only from $11.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Translator: A Tribesman's Memoir of Darfur more books like this by Daoud Hari, Mirron Willis (Read by) add to wishlist This tribesman's memoir of Darfur tells the remarkable story of a man who came face-to-face with genocide, often risking his own life to fight injustice and save his people. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Mirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt more books like this by Nina Burleigh add to wishlist The author of "The Stranger and the Statesman" reveals the true story of the birth of Egyptology, witnessed through the experiences of Napoleon and his men who undertook the world's first archaeological dig in Egypt. see all copies from $5.20! new only from $8.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Temples, Tombs & Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Barbara Mertz add to wishlist The classic history of ancient Egypt--now back in print and fully revised and updated--is filled with archaeological reporting, fascinating gossip, and provocative historical speculation. Color and b&w photos throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Art and Architecture of Islam, 1250-1800 more books like this by Shelia S Blair, Jonathan Bloom, Sheila Blair add to wishlist Virtually all the masterpieces of Islamic art - the Alhambra, the Taj Mahal and the Tahmasp "Shahnama" - were produced during the period from the Mongol conquests in the early 13th century to the advent of European colonial rule in the 19th century. This work surveys the architecture and arts of the traditional Islamic lands during this era. see all copies from $18.00! new only from $29.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Egypt, Greece and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean more books like this by Charles Freeman add to wishlist This is a comprehensive, one-volume introduction to the three major civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean world: Eygpt, Greece, and Rome. It covers over 4000 years of ancient history - from the earliest Egyptian civilizations to the fall of Rome and rise of the Byzantine Empire. Starting with the emergence of the earliest Eygptian ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.34! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Daily Life in Ancient Rome - The People and the City at the Height of the Empire more books like this by Jerome Carcopino add to wishlist Provides insight into Roman life of the second century A.D. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.60! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Makers of Rome : nine lives more books like this by Plutarch add to wishlist These nine biographies illuminate the careers, personalities and military campaigns of some of Rome's greatest statesmen, whose lives span the earliest days of the Republic to the establishment of the Empire. Selected from Plutarch's "Roman Lives", they include prominent figures who achieved fame for their pivotal roles in Roman history, such as ... see all copies from $2.27! new only from $7.50! \| SVS
23 view cover	The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution more books like this by Dr. Dan Smith add to wishlist A valuable tool for understanding the Middle East and global politics, this innovative and information-packed volume combines clear, analytical text with full-color maps and graphics to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide to the region today. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $8.99! \| SVS
24 view cover	The Oxford History of the Classical World more books like this by John Boardman add to wishlist This superbly illustrated book is divided into three main sections. The first, Greece , runs from the eighth to the fourth centuries BC, a period unparalleled in history for its brilliance in literature, philosophy, and the visual arts. The second, Greece and Rome , deals with the Hellenization of the Middle East by the monarchies established in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.59! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Ancient Egypt more books like this by David P Silverman add to wishlist A fabulous collaboration of images and text encompassing all areas of Egypt's rich culture With a wonderful marriage of text and stunning design, Ancient Egypt takes us on a captivating journey exploring all the key themes of this extraordinary culture including the history, the religion, the art and the science as well as the myths and legends. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.60! \| first editions

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