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  Five Dialogues

  Euthyphro / The Apology of Socrates / Crito / Meno / Phaedo

  by Plato

  VERY NICE CLEAN AND SOLID TAN WITH RED/GOLD TRIM. HAS BOOKPLATE.
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  The Midnight Breed: Book 9

  Deeper Than Midnight

  by Lara Adrian

  At eighteen, Corinne Bishop was a beautiful, spirited young woman living a life of privilege as the adopted daughter of a wealthy family. Her world changed in an instant when she was stolen away and held prisoner by the malevolent vampire Dragos. After many years of captivity and torment, Corinne is rescued by the Order, a cadre of vampire warriors embroiled in a war against Dragos and his followers. Her innocence... (more)
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  Four Texts on Socrates: Plato's Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito and Aristophanes' Clouds

  by Aristophanes, Plato, Thomas G. West

  Widely adopted for classroom use, this book offers translations of four major works of ancient Greek literature which treat the life and thought of Socrates, focusing particularly on his trial and defense (the platonic dialogues Euthyphro, Apology of Socrates, and Crito) and on the charges against Socrates (Aristophanes' comedy Clouds). This is the only collection of the three Platonic dialogues that... (more)
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  Nicomachean Ethics

  by Aristotle

  Building on the strengths of the first edition, the second edition of the Irwin Nicomachean Ethics features a revised translation (without extensive editorial intervention), expanded notes (including a summary of the argument of each chapter), an expanded Introduction, and a revised glossary. Terence Irwin is Susan Linn Sage Professor of Philosophy, Cornell University.
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  Men Of Bronze

  by Scott Oden

  It is 526 B.C. and the empire of the Pharaohs is dying, crushed by the weight of its own antiquity. Decay riddles its cities, infects its aristocracy, and weakens its armies. While across the expanse of Sinai, like jackals drawn to carrion, the forces of the King of Persia watch and wait. Leading the fight to preserve the soul of Egypt is Hasdrabal Barca, Pharaoh’s deadliest killer. Possessed of a rage few men can... (more)
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  Field of Glory: Ancient and Medieval Wargaming Rules

  Field of Glory Wargaming Rules

  by Richard Bodley Scott

  Field of Glory is a new historical miniature tabletop wargaming rules system for anyone interested in recreating the battles of Rome, Greece or the Holy Land, among others. This series is intended to give both beginner and expert wargamers everything they need to play the battles of ancient and medieval eras on their tabletops. Tested and created by wargaming experts, this series includes a rulebook detailing the... (more)
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  Lost Battles: Reconstructing the Great Clashes of the Ancient World

  by Philip A. G. Sabin

  From the author's introduction: Ancient battles seize the modern imagination. Far from being forgotten, they have become a significant aspect of popular culture, prompting a continuing stream of books, feature films, television programs and board and computer games... there is a certain escapist satisfaction in looking back to an era when conflicts between entire states turned on clear-cut pitched battles... (more)
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  Syracuse 415-413 BC: Destruction of the Athenian Imperial Fleet (Campaign)

  by Nic Fields

  In 415 BC Athens launched a large expeditionary force, its goal the rich, grain-producing island of Sicily. This was in response to a call for help in a minor war from an old ally but the true objectives were the powerful city of Syracuse, suspected of supporting Athens' Peloponnesian enemies, and imperial expansion. The Athenians won an inconclusive victory over the Syracusans late in the year and renewed their... (more)
• The Politics of Aristotle, Edited and Translated By Ernest BarkerEDITED AND TRANSLATED BY ERNEST BARKER

  

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  The Politics of Aristotle, Edited and Translated By Ernest Barker

  by EDITED AND TRANSLATED BY ERNEST BARKER

  THE POLITICS OF ARISTOTLE, EDITED AND TRANSLATED BY ERNEST BARKER
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  Warhammer Ancient Battles 1.5

  by Unknown

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  Shieldwall (Warhammer Ancient Battles)

  by Stephen Patten

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  Ägyptisches Wörterbuch 1. Altes Reich und Erste Zwischenzeit.

  by Rainer Hannig

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  Roman Warfare (Cambridge Introduction to Roman Civilization)

  by Jonathan P. Roth

  Roman Warfare surveys the history of Rome's fighting forces from their inception in the 7th century BCE to the fall of the Western Empire in the 5th century CE. In non-technical, lively language, Jonathan Roth examines the evolution of Roman war over its thousand-year history. He highlights the changing arms and equipment of the soldiers, unit organization and command structure, and the wars and battles of each... (more)
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  Moonwalking With Einstein

  The Art and Science of Remembering Everything

  by Joshua Foer

  Foer's unlikely journey from chronically forgetful science journalist to U.S. Memory Champion frames a revelatory exploration of the vast, hidden impact of memory on every aspect of our lives. On average, people squander forty days annually compensating for things they've forgotten. Joshua Foer used to be one of those people. But after a year of memory training, he found himself in the finals of the U.S. Memory... (more)
• Armies of Antiquity: A Supplement for Ancient Battles (Warhammer Historical)Allen Curtis, Jervis Johnson, Nigel Stillman

  

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  Armies of Antiquity: A Supplement for Ancient Battles (Warhammer Historical)

  by Allen Curtis, Jervis Johnson, Nigel Stillman

• Spartacus (Warhammer Ancient Battles)BL Publishing

  

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  Spartacus (Warhammer Ancient Battles)

  by BL Publishing

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  Hidden worlds: Fresh clues to the past : did Columbus, Magellan and Piri Reis know the Glareanus maps?

  by M. H. J. Th van der Veer, P. Moerman

  The mysterious ancients who advanced civilizations did not come from the stars--but from Earth itself. The evidence has been uncovered, and now 2 investigators into mankind's farthest past have presented that evidence in an amazing book that will shatter history's strongest assertions. If you read this book, be prepared to surrender some of your most closely held beliefs about who we re and where we come from.
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  Immortal Fire: Greek, Persian and Macedonian Armies

  Field of Glory Wargaming Rules

  by Richard Bodley Scott

  Providing accessible and informative coverage of the Greek, Persian and Macedonian armies, Immortal Fire details conflicts such as the Spartan stand at Thermopylae, Alexander's victory at Gaugamela, and his fight for the Granicus river. Well-designed, visually stunning and with detailed historical overviews of each army, these comprehensive army listings, with supporting maps and artwork allow gamers to recreate... (more)
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  Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya

  by Simon Martin

  "The ideal reference on Maya archaeology." — Science News Behind the ancient cities of the Maya and their abandoned artworks lie the turbulent stories of their ruling dynasties. One of the world's greatest and most powerful civilizations, the Maya experienced constant conflict in a landscape divided among numerous kingdoms. Intense rivalries, rapacious conquerors, and repeated dynastic defeat and breakdown are... (more)
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  Broken Heart: Book 3

  Because Your Vampire Said So

  by Michele R. Bardsley

  When you’re immortal, being a mom won’t kill you— it will only make you stronger Even though all the non-vamps in Broken Heart, Oklahoma, skipped town, Patsy Donahue has kept her hair salon up and running thanks to the werewolves prowling around. They know how important good grooming is, especially a certain rogue shapeshifter who’s as sexy as he is deadly. Now, if only she could put a leash on her wild teenage... (more)