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The Agricola and the Germania Tacitus—Two first hand accounts, written around 100 AD, describing the lives and characteristics of the Celts of ancient Britian and their warlike Teutonic neighbors. 175p-sc $14 The Anglo-Saxons ed. Campbell—For 650 years, the Anglo-Saxons controlled England. Here in one large volume, an acclaimed historian surveys the life and culture of a great Germanic people; from the stormy era of the legendary Hengist and Horsa to the time of Alfred the Great and the coming of the Vikings. Lavished with b/w & color photos. 272p-sc $27 Anglo-Scandinavian England ed. Niles & Amodio—These scholarly essays examine Norse-English relations in the period between the establishment of the Danelaw and the Norman Conquest. Discover the Viking connection with that part of the British Isles, from where many North Americans came. 81p-sc OUT OF STOCK The Annals of Imperial Rome Tacitus—Brillian eyewitness account of the crucial first century AD when the Roman Empire was at its height and the foundations of modern Europe were being laid. Especially interesting is the account of the war between the German chief Arminius (Herman the Cheruscan) and the armies of Rome. Maps. 455p-sc $15 A History of My Times Xenophon—Vivid, personal account of the tragic, fratricidal war between Athenians and Spartans in the late 5th and early 4th centuries BC. An Athenian himself, the author knew many of the protagonists on both sides and was thus able to give a balanced description of the war and its aftermath. Maps. 425p-sc $9 A History of the Ostrogoths Burns—The Goths were divided into two branches: the Visigoths and the Ostrogoths. Here we examine one branch and its interactions with a decadent Roman Empire, tracing its development and wanderings from the Ukraine through the Balkans on to its domination of northern Italy in the 6th century. Excellent depiction of life in early Germanic society. Maps & illus. 299p-sc $12 Arthur's Britain Alcock—Comprehensive picture of the reign and times of the semi-legendary King Arthur and of the enchanting world that produced Camelot and its culture. Illus. 415p-sc $11 Atlas of Ancient History McEvedy—Valuable guide to understanding the European origins of our race. Maps. 96p-sc $13 Atlas of Medieval History McEvedy—Maps and text document the Germanic conquest of the Roman Empire, the spread of Christianity, the formation of Western Civilization, the Viking expansion, the Crusades and the evolving political shape of Europe. 96p-sc $13 Atlas of Modern History McEvedy—An outline of European History from 1483 to 1815. Events include: the Reformation, Thirty Years' War, French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, voyages and discoveries of explorers Columbus, Cook, and Magellan and the expansion of Europeans into the New World. Detailed maps and text 96p-sc $13 Atlas of Prehistoric Britain Manley—The prehistoric past of the British Isles comes alive in this highly informative and richly illustrated account of ancient Britain and Ireland, from the earliest hunter-gatherers to the sophisticated society that the Romans encountered on their invasion of Britain in 43 AD. Lavished with maps, site plans and drawings, as well as superb b/w and color photography 160p-hc/oversize Pub. $39.95 Our price $24 The Barbarian Invasions Delbruck—Noted study of the Germanic assault on the Roman Empire by a famous military historian. Includes detailed discussions of the early Teutonic nation, Germanic warriorhood, Arminius and the battle of the Teutoburg Forest, Roman and Germanic military organizations, strategy and tactics, the transition to the feudal system, and much more. Maps. 503p-sc $25 The Celts Chadwick—Excellent study of a remarkable Aryan people, from its central European origin to its arrival in Britain. 301p-sc $13 The Coming of the Greeks Drews—New study on Indo-European conquests in the Aegean and the Near East during the Bronze Age. Assessing known historical, linguistic, and archeological evidence in relation to such peoples as the Indo-Iranians, the Hittites and others, author focuses on when the Hellenes came to Greece. Illus. and map. 257p-sc OUT OF STOCK The Conquest of Gaul Caesar—The famous Roman wars with the early Celtic and Germanic peoples. Map. 269p-sc $10 The Death of King Arthur tr. Cable—The great medieval French epic of chivalry, La Mort le Roi Artu. It is the story of the illicit love of the invincible Lancelot and the beautiful Queen Guenivere, of the last days of the Round Table, the treachery of foul Mordred, and of the destruction of Camelot and the Kingdom of logres. 235p-sc $12 The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (abridged) Gibbon—As we witness the decline of Western civilization, this monumental classic assumes new relevance. For with his brilliant description of the downfall of Roman civilization, Gibbon has given us an instructive paradigm of our modern condition, one which must be understood if we are to successfully confront and master our dilemmas. Map. 693pp-sc $15 The Earliest English Poems—Best of the Old English poetry, with its epic eloquence and sober intensity, translated into modern verse that retains the qualities of Anglo-Saxon meter and alliteration favored by earlier generation of Germanic peoples. 160p-sc $8 The Early History of Rome Livy—Fascinating account of the early myears of Rome, from its semi-legendary founding by the descendants of Aeneas of Troy, through the period as a kingdom and its change to a republic, to the great 4th century BC by the Celts. Maps. 424p-sc $12 Everyday Life of the Barbarians: Goths, Franks, and Vandals Todd—Presents various aspects of Germanic life, from prehistoric to late Roman times: social institutions, economy, domestic life, weapons and warfare, crafts, religion, justice; contacts with Celts, Romans, Slavs and Huns, among others. Illus. 184p-hc OUT OF STOCK Fall of the Roman Republic: Six Lives Plutarch—The lives of Marius, Sulla, Crassus, Pompey, Caesar and Cicero, which encompass that long and bloody period of forgein and civil war marking the collapse of the Roman Republic. A study of political virtue and vice. 361p-sc $13 The Histories Herodotus—A lively account of the ancient Greeks by the greatest Hellenic historian. Details the heroic struggle of the Greeks agaisnt the threat of Persian conquest in the 5th century BC, including the battles of Marathon, Thermoplylae and Salamis. 653p-sc $12 The Histories Tacitus—Chronicle by the great Roman historian of the fateful year 69-70 AD, a year of imperial assassination and civil war. Of special interest is the on-target assessment of the Jews as a "race detested by the gods," whose customs and institutions are "perverse and disgusting, tainted with low cunning." 336p-sc $13 History of the Goths Wolfram—The Germanic Goths played a decisive role in the early history of Europe. A comprehensive study of the Gothic peoples, both western and eastern, from the prehistoric period through the 6th century. Details their origins, folkways, migration across Europe, and later collision with the Roman Empire, as well as the impact of Christianity upon them. Maps. OUT OF STOCK History of Greece Burn—Fascinating, compact introduction to one of the world's greatest civilizations and the people who built it, from prehistory through eclipse by Rome. Covers Mycenaean civilization, the Dorian invasion and Trojan War, Sparta and Athens, the Persian and Pelopennesians Wars, Alexander's conquests; Homer, Pericles and Aristotle. Maps and fold-out chronological charts 415p-sc $15 History of the Peloponnesian War Thucydides—A contemporary account of the life-and-death struggle between Athens and Sparta, written 400 years before the birth of Christ by an Athenian who himself was a general in the early stages of the war. Maps. 648p-sc $12 In Search of the Indo-Europeans Mallory—Scholarly inquiry into the geographical, linguistic, racial and cultural roots of the Aryan peoples. Examining clues from language, archeology and myths, it traces the origins, relationships and migrations of Germanic, Celtic, Slavic, Baltic, Greek, Italic and other groups in prehistoric times. Indispensible, despite some mandatory bias. 175 photos, maps & diagrams. 288p-sc $25 Invasion of Europe by the Barbarians Bury—Called barbarians, they were actually Germans seeking living space. In this captivating summary the author describes their ealy history, their migrations from Scandinavia and Northern Germany, and their assault on a decadent Roman Empire, which led to the formation of the modern European states. 296p-sc $14 Makers of Rome Plutarch—The lives of nine leading Romans of the Republican era, from Coriolanus and the conservative Cato to Tiberius, Brutus and Mark Antony. These men typified the courage and tenacity of the Romans in war and their genius for statecraft. Maps. 366p-sc $14 Old English and its Closest Relatives Robinson—This introductory survey of the earliest Germanic languages provides an invaluable, easy-to-grasp backdrop for understanding the interrelationship and common heritage of the Northern European peoples—Goths, Norse, Saxons, English, Frisians, Franks, Germans, and others. Comparative texts & word-lists in those languages, plus maps, diagrams & runes. 290p-sc $18 Origins of the English Nation Chadwick—Fascinating work by a Cambridge scholar, based on earliest records of the Saxons, Angles, Jutes and other Germanic settlers of Britian. These people are studied both in their continental homelands as well as during and after their invasion of Britian. Much detail on the early Germanic kingdoms in Britain from the 6th, 7th, and 8th centuries. Maps. 233p-hc $17 The History of the Franks Gregory of Tours—Dramatic, eyewitness account of events in France during the turbulent 5th and 6th centuries, by one of the most influential men of the day. A wealth of fine detail gives a clear picture of the Franks, Vandals, Goths and Langobards in the period following the collapse of the Roman Empire 710psc $12 The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings—Not just a collection of maps, but a book of Viking history, explorations, culture and wars. Excellent text accompanies 60 beautiful maps and 80 quality color illustrations. In it are traced the paths of Viking merchants, explorers, raiders and mercenaries from Russia and Constantinople to North Africa and America. A fascinating, exciting and indispensable book. Easy to read. An invaluable addition to any study of racial origins. 144p-sc OUT OF STOCK The Rise and Fall of Athens: Nine Greek Lives Plutarch—Nine biographies, from the days of Theseus, the legendary founder of Athens, to the age of Pericles and the razing of Athens' city walls by Lysander the Spartan. Excellent picture of ancient Greek times. Maps. 318p-sc $12 The Shetland Story Schei & Moberg—The Shetlands are a beautiful set of islands in the North Sea, rich in history and tradition. Come visit this place and its warmhearted natives—descendants of Norse and Scottish warriors—with their quaint dialect. Richly illustrated with b/w & color photos. 273p-hc OUT OF STOCK The Story of the Viking Coloring Book Smith—Great way for young folk to learn racial history as they fill in the pictures 48p-sc $5 1066: The Year of Conquest Howarth—Excellent portrait of the 11th century Anglo-Saxon England showing the lives, manners and attitudes of its folk. Meet the principle players: dying King Edward, Harold Godwinson, his brother Earl Tostig, famed warrior-king Harald the Ruthless of Norway, and Duke William of Normandy. Battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings are carefully analyzed. Maps. 207p-sc $13 The Teuton and the Roman Kingsley—Lecture by a renowned scholar describing the decadence of latter-day, multicultural Rome and the Germanic peoples who eventually conquered it. Not only does he point to the decadence of the Romans, but also to a fatal flaw of the Germans—their lack of racial loyalty, which allowed their enemies to set them against one another. Maps. 122p-sc $14 Viking Age England Richards—From about AD 800 to the Norman Conquest, the Vikings came to England and the Isle of Man not only to pillage but also to settle. Recent archeological excavations shed new light on Viking contributions to agriculture, architecture, trade, art, arms and religion of late Saxon England, which is presented in this comprehensive survey. Nearly 100 maps, plans, reconstructions, and b/w & color illustrations. 144p-hc Pub. $24.95 OUR PRICE $14 The Vikings Roesdahl—Engrossing, encyclopedic study of those mighty Nordic seafarers and conquerors whose expansion left its stamp upon Northern Europe and Russia. Included are chapters on earlt Scandinavian language, religion, art, poetry, warfare, family life, and much more. Maps and copiously illustrated. 323p-sc $16 The Vikings and Their Origins Wilson—Vivid description of the history and culture of the Vikings from the start of the Christian era to the end of the Viking Age around AD 1100. Great handbook on the subject. Chock full of b/w & color photos plus maps. 144p-sc $12 The Warrior Kings of Saxon England Whitlock—The history of England didn't begin in 1066 with the Norman Conquest, but earlier with the Germanic Saxons. Here is a full account of this heroic folk, with vivid characterization of their "warrior kings": Ethelwulf, Athelstan, Edmund Ironside and Alfred. Based on The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the writings of William of Malmesbury. Maps & geneological chart. 168p-hc $10 The World of the Scythians Rolle—Their motto was simple: "Tell the truth and shoot straight." To the ancient Greeks, these fearless warriors of the Ukranian steppe were barbarians with bloodthirsty customs. To their neighbors, the Achaemenid Persians, they were feared for their fighting prowess. This rare study dispenses with all the myths, as it discusses the economy, religion and culture of an Aryan people with unusual artistic sensitivity, as revealed in its exquisite metalworking and design. 100 b/w & color photographs. Diagrams & maps. Translated from the German. 141p-hc (8 1/2 x 11") IMPORT Published at $42.50 OUR PRICE $36 Please select a category from below
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