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$6.00 Shipping Location: Monroe, United States REMOVED FROM MARCIUS WILLSON'S OUTLINES OF HISTORY. GOOD CONDITION, DISCOLORATION, TEXT ON REVERSE.
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$43.72 Shipping Condition: Used Location: RUISLIP, United Kingdom It is aUK size Q and US size 8, ensuring a comfortable fit for most people. Despite not having any silver hallmarks, this ring is made of high-quality ... moresilver andweighs 12.7 grams. It combines a nod to the past with a stunning design that is sure to turn heads.
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$9.00 Shipping Location: Slovakia Original old German lithograph map/double page OLD BOOK PLATE. Condition can be see from the scan. (SEE PICTURE)! DO NOT DUPLICATE OR COPY! The overall ... moresize of this print with margins approx 11 3/4" x 9 3/4" or 30cm x 24,5cm and suitable for framing.
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$3.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Twelve Caesars by Michael Grant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 294 pages. Publisher: Scribner's(1975) ISBN:0684144026. Michael Grant ... moreis considered the greatest popularizer of ancient history of the century. A highly successful and renowned historian of the ancient world. This book is a biography of the lives of“The Twelve Caesars” the first twelve emperors of Imperial Rome. The book examines the public and private lives of Julius Caesar and the following eleven Roman Emperors. Grant investigates the myths and legends surrounding these men and explores the effects of their public careers on their private lives. If you’re a buff or serious student of Roman History, this is a“must have” CONDITION: LINE NEW. Unblemished save for modest edge and corner shelfwear to dustjacket(including a few very small(1/4 inch) Neatly mended closed edge tears along top top edge of the dustjacket(front and back) Otherwise based on the tightness of the binding, it seems likely that the book was only flipped through a few times(but never actually read through) at worst lightly read once. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound; though there's slight yellowing to the front end paper caused by the yellowing of the front dustjacket flap. Otherwise all pages are bright and clean. A handsome volume with only very mild purely cosmetic blemishes. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: REVIEW: Conspiracy. Suspicion, power, corruption, poison, conquests, marauders, murders and more murders. Such is the history of Roman Empire. Then again there are copious examples from every nation's history of such dastardly acts to grab power, from Egyptians pharos, to Bourbons, to Indian Moguls, to British royalty. Human nature has changed very little in two thousand years. Now instead of murderi
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States (She is co-author of “The Thetford Treasure”. Contents (Chapter Headings): 1) Collectors and Prudes. 2) Fertility and Religion. 3) The Phallus and the ... moreEvil Eye. 4) Dionysus and Drama. 7) Conclusions.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States Marcus Aurelius: Meditations(Unabridged) Edited by William Kaufman. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 99 pages. Publisher: Dover Publications. Inc; 1997) ISBN: ... more048629823X. One of the world’s most famous and influential books. Meditations” by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius(121-180 A.D. incorporates the stoic percepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire. Ascending to the imperial throne in 161 AD, Aurelius found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In the wake of these challenges, he set down a series of private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness. Reflecting the emperor’s own noble and self-sacrificing code of conduct. This eloquent and moving work draws and enriches the tradition of Stoicism, which stressed the search for inner peace and ethical certainty in an apparently chaotic world. Serenity was to be achieved by emulating in one’s personal conduct the underlying orderliness and lawfulness of nature. And in the face of the inevitable pain, loss, and death; the suffering at the core of life, Aurelius counsels stoic detachment from the things that are beyond one’s control, and a focus on one’s own will and perception. Presented here in a specially modernized version of this classic George Long translation. This updated and revised edition is easily accessible to contemporary readers. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century, but also offers today’s readers a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life. CONDITION: New. Never read. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: REVIEW: Marcus Aurelius reigned from 161 AD to 180 AD. And was perhaps the only true philosopher-king in the history of the world. In his“Meditations” a series of notes to himself, he formulated his pantheist Stoic bel
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Twelve Caesars by Michael Grant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 294 pages. Publisher: Scribner's(1975) ISBN:0684144026. Michael Grant ... moreis considered the greatest popularizer of ancient history of the century. A highly successful and renowned historian of the ancient world. This book is a biography of the lives of“The Twelve Caesars” the first twelve emperors of Imperial Rome. The book examines the public and private lives of Julius Caesar and the following eleven Roman Emperors. Grant investigates the myths and legends surrounding these men and explores the effects of their public careers on their private lives. If you’re a buff or serious student of Roman History, this is a“must have” CONDITION: LINE NEW. Unblemished save for modest edge and corner shelfwear to dustjacket(including a few very small(1/4 inch) Neatly mended closed edge tears along top top edge of the dustjacket(front and back) Otherwise based on the tightness of the binding, it seems likely that the book was only flipped through a few times(but never actually read through) at worst lightly read once. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound; though there's slight yellowing to the front end paper caused by the yellowing of the front dustjacket flap. Otherwise all pages are bright and clean. A handsome volume with only very mild purely cosmetic blemishes. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: REVIEW: Conspiracy. Suspicion, power, corruption, poison, conquests, marauders, murders and more murders. Such is the history of Roman Empire. Then again there are copious examples from every nation's history of such dastardly acts to grab power, from Egyptians pharos, to Bourbons, to Indian Moguls, to British royalty. Human nature has changed very little in two thousand years. Now instead of murderi
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Publisher: Dallas Museum of Art (1997). Pages: 150. Major types of Greek and Etruscan jewelry from the seventh to the first centuries B.C. are well represented, ... morealong with a few Roman imperial works.
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States (She is co-author of “The Thetford Treasure”. Contents (Chapter Headings): 1) Collectors and Prudes. 2) Fertility and Religion. 3) The Phallus and the ... moreEvil Eye. 4) Dionysus and Drama. 7) Conclusions.
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States (She is co-author of “The Thetford Treasure”. Contents (Chapter Headings): 1) Collectors and Prudes. 2) Fertility and Religion. 3) The Phallus and the ... moreEvil Eye. 4) Dionysus and Drama. 7) Conclusions.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The pectoral is gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, car-nelian, and turquoise, and the eyes of the shape made of actual flowers, fruits, and leaves, which ... morewere presented to guests to wear at banquets and other festivities.
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Julius Caesar. It is easy to imagine yourself as one of these soldiers and what it must have been like to go into battle as a Greek Hoplite or as a Roman ... moreLegionnaire. I strongly recomnend this book for anyone who wants to have a handy, easily readable book on the Art of Ancient Warfare.
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$7.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Ferndale, United States Publisher: Ashmolean Museum (1978). Pages: 100. The Ashmolean Museum is the oldest museum in Britain, housing Oxford University's unrivaled collection ... moreof antiquities. The Ashmolean Museum is the oldest museum in Britain, housing Oxford University's unrivalled collection of antiquities.
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$17.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States The tone is set by the very first item in the catalog: a contemporary bust in the round of Queen Elizabeth as Hercules. Much jewelry depended for its ... moresplendor of effect chiefly upon its inlay of brilliantly colored stones, jaspers, agates, lapis lazuli.
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$3.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States They needed to be strongly built and to a large extent were constructed below contemporary ground level. The uses of most rooms on many Roman sites can ... moreonly be guessed at, but baths are an exception.
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$9.99 Shipping Condition: Like New Location: Lummi Island, United States The Middle Ages: Byzantium. The pectoral is gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, car-nelian, and turquoise, and the eyes of the shape made of actual flowers, ... morefruits, and leaves, which were presented to guests to wear at banquets and other festivities.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States It consists of an estimated 17,500 silver Roman coins dating from between 32 B.C. and 274 A.D. In total, 17,577 coins were recovered! The hoard has been ... morethrough the Treasure Act process and all of the coins have been conserved to an identification standard – that is the legend and significant features are readable – at the British Museum.
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$6.95 Shipping Location: Dover, United States Issued 1719, Frankfurt, for A.M. Mallet. The image has a near folk-art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Charming early 18th century copper ... moreengraved map with lovely hand color.
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Free Shipping Location: Netherlands ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE SALES SPECIALS Antique map-ANCIENT ROME-LAZIO REGION-LATII UTRUSQUE-Cellarius-1731 Description: This authentic print originates ... morefrom: Notitia orbis antiqui. Sive geographia plenior �' by Christoph Cellarius, ed. published in Leipzig by Johann Frederick Gleditsch in 1731-32. Ref. Brunet I, 1724. Ebert 3868. An early standard work on the geography of Classical Antiquity first published in 1686. Artists and Engravers: Author: Christoph Cellarius(1638- 1707) or Christopher Keller was a German scholar. Historian and textbook publisher. Cellarius held academic positions in both Weimar and Halle. Cellarius's most important work was his 1683 publication of'A Universal History Divided into an Ancient, Medieval, and New Period. It was in this work that the concept of history as divisible into three distinct periods(Ancient History, Mediaeval History, and Modern History) was introduced. It had great impact on the way future historians would interpret the past. Subject: Map: Latii Utriusque delineatio. Rome and Lazio. With decorative cartouche showing a battle scene at the city of Rome. Condition: Very good given age. General age related toning. Paper edges a bit irregular from binding. Original folds as issued. Ocassional light folding. Please study scan carefully. Size(in cm) The overall size is ca. 36 x 24 cm. The image size is ca. 30 x 20 cm. Size(in inch) The overall size is ca. 14.2 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 11.8 x 7.9 inch. Medium: Original copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper. Location: A253-28 ThePrintsCollector Peter Cornelissen. Margo van Latum- van Dongen, Frank van Latum Zeeland- The Netherlands Phone: +31 654 21 23 78 Worldwide free shipping on all orders. We ship within one business day upon receipt of payment. We ship by Registered Mail. Insurance is included. We guarantee our items to be genuine original. Visit our Store: we would like to invite you to review similar items in our Store or to browse through all other items in our Sto
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$6.49 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States Author Kenneth Lapatin studied Greek art and archaeology at the University of California, Berkley; at Oxford; and in Athens as a Fulbright Scholar. He ... moreis currently Assistant Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum Malibu, California.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States The execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family at the hands of revolutionaries in 1918 is one of the pivotal events of the twentieth century, an event ... morethat brought the three-hundred-year rule of the house of Romanov to a brutal and tragic end and set the tone for the Stalinist atrocities that would follow.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States The Town of Hercules: A Buried Treasure-Trove by Joseph Jay Deiss. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover with Dust Jacket: 183 pages. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin; 1974) ... moreISBN: 0395185165. It was a sunny. Cloudless August morning and the people of Herculaneum were going about their usual round of activities. In various parts of the town workmen plied their trades. Cabinet makers hammered and sawed, bakers baked their loaves of bread, cloth-makers dyed and pressed their cloth. The streets were filled with people, and shopkeepers hawked their wares: snacks both hot and cold, glassware, vegetables, pots and jewelry. Inside most of the houses lunch was being prepared. Suddenly a violent, cracking sound filled the air. From a mountaintop a vast mushroom cloud billowed into the sky. Within a short time the city of Herculaneum would be lost to history for almost two thousand years. Like its sister city Pompeii on the Bay of Naples. Herculaneum was buried by the great eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Unlike Pompeii, smothered in hot ashes, Herculaneum was smothered under a river of hot mud. The mud slowly cooled and hardened. Herculaneum, buried at depths ranging from sixty-five and ninety-five feet, was preserved as if in plastic- a treasure-trove for rediscovery many centuries later. In this story, Author Joseph Deiss tells of that rediscovery, the years of painstaking archaeological work that went into digging out this fascinating city. From its well-preserved remains it is possible to virtually reconstruct the life that went on there. And Mr. Deiss has done so admirably with words and over ninety photographs, many of which have never before been published. CONDITION: Unblemished except moderate edge+corner shelf wear to dustjacket. Including a few tiny, neatly mended closed edge tears. Dustjacket is actually very clean and presentable, but after 30+ years it simply shows a modest amount of shelfwear. The book itself is"new" in the sense it is clearly unread. Pages are crisp, clean, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound,
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$6.99 Shipping Condition: Very Good Location: Lummi Island, United States A short history of the collection is also included. The wall painting, statues, mosaics, and household objects that are contained in this collection provide ... morea fascinating insight into the life of the average Pompeian, his religion, and his basic philosophy.
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$8.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Ferndale, United States During the first through the third century A.D., a unique art form — the mummy portrait — flourished in Roman Egypt. Egypt's deserts also furnished a ... moregreat variety of minerals, ores, and hard stones.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Very Good Location: Lummi Island, United States The history of this form of painting is as old as the civilization itself. The more prominent among the various schools in Indian Miniature Paintings ... moreare the Jain paintings, Rajasthani, Mughal, and the Pahari schools.
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$4.99 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Ferndale, United States Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling by Ross King. DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 373 pages. Publisher: Penguin Books; 2003) ISBN: 0142003697. In 1508. Despite ... morestrong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel. With little experience as a painter(though famed for his sculpture David) Michelangeo was reluctant to begin the massive project. Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling recounts the four extraordinary years Michelangelo spent laboring over the vast ceiling while the power politics and personal rivalries that abounded in Rome swirled around him. Battling against ill health, financial difficulties, domestic problems, the pope's impatience, and a bitter rivalry with the brilliant young painter Raphael, Michelangelo created scenes so beautiful that they are considered to be among the greatest masterpieces of all time. A panorama of illustrious figures converged around the creation of this magnificent work, from the great Dutch scholar Erasmus to the young Martin Luther. Ross King skillfully weaves them through his compelling historical narrative, offering uncommon insight into the intersection of art and history. CONDITION: NEW. Unblemished except VERY slight edge/corner wear and rubbing to the covers. Just the normal slight wear expected in a new book caused by the book being shelved next to others. VERY minimal wear consistent with new stock from an open-shelf book store. Pages are pristine; clean. Crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unambiguously unread. Satisfaction guaranteed. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PUBLISHER REVIEW: REVIEW: King tells how Michelangelo Buonarroti. Known as a sculptor not as a painter, spent four years painting the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel for Pope Julius II while power politics and personal rivalries swirled around him. He was 33 when he was summoned back to Rome, from whi
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$7.49 Shipping Condition: Very Good Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Click Here. Double your traffic. ... moreGet Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! The Buried People: A Study of the Etruscan World by Sibylle von Cles-Reden. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 248 pages. Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons; 1955) This is the story of the vanished race which for nearly 400 years. Until the rise of Rome in the fifth century B.C. exercised power over Central Italy and the Mediterranean. Everything about the Etruscans is mysterious. The Romans, their successors in dominion over Italy, sought systematically to delete all trace of them from the face of the earth. Superficially the attempt almost succeeded, for it was not until two centuries ago that archaeology began effectively to restore the Etruscans to history. But in reality the attempt was always doomed to failure because, as this book sets out to show, the soil of Etruria was so steeped in the spirit of the Etruscans that their influence was never extinct or even dormant, least of all among their conquerors, the Romans themselves. Frau Sibylle von Cles-Reden. A trained archaeologist, describes the Etruscan sites and brings them back to life with the imagination of an artist. Each major site in turn: Caere, Vulci, Clusium, Volsinium and the rest, is seen to represent one or another of the major fields of Etruscan achievement: pottery or sculpture, painting or architecture, religion or the Etruscan way of life. Each leads her in turn to a fascinatingly discursive account of a different aspect of Etruscan history, in which her sensitive awareness of the continuity of the race and the timeless quality of their native landscape is matched by a large number of magnificent photographs. The Etruscan mystery has never been more sympathetically evoked, nor more nearly unraveled. CONDITION: GOOD. Clean. Moderately read hardcover with(replacement) dustjacket. Charles Scribner's Sons(1955) 248 pages. Except as noted immediately f
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Free Shipping Location: Barcelona, Spain The long and triumphant reign of its first emperor, Augustus, began a golden age of peace and prosperity; by contrast, the Roman Empire's decline and ... morefall by the fifth century A.D. was one of the most dramatic implosions in the history of human civilization.
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$7.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States The country was considered the most suitable for the manufacture of such commodities. As the distillation of alcohol was not known until the fourth century ... moreBC the scents were extracted by steeping plants, flowers or splinters of fragrant wood in oil to obtain essential oil, which would then be added to other oils or fat.
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The Town of Hercules: A Buried Treasure-Trove by Joseph Jay Deiss. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover with Dust Jacket: 183 pages. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin; 1974) ISBN: 0395185165. It was a sunny. Cloudless August morning and the people of Herculaneum were going about their usual round of activities. In various parts of the town workmen plied their trades. Cabinet makers hammered and sawed, bakers baked their loaves of bread, cloth-makers dyed and pressed their cloth. The streets were filled with people, and shopkeepers hawked their wares: snacks both hot and cold, glassware, vegetables, pots and jewelry. Inside most of the houses lunch was being prepared. Suddenly a violent, cracking sound filled the air. From a mountaintop a vast mushroom cloud billowed into the sky. Within a short time the city of Herculaneum would be lost to history for almost ... moretwo thousand years. Like its sister city Pompeii on the Bay of Naples. Herculaneum was buried by the great eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Unlike Pompeii, smothered in hot ashes, Herculaneum was smothered under a river of hot mud. The mud slowly cooled and hardened. Herculaneum, buried at depths ranging from sixty-five and ninety-five feet, was preserved as if in plastic- a treasure-trove for rediscovery many centuries later. In this story, Author Joseph Deiss tells of that rediscovery, the years of painstaking archaeological work that went into digging out this fascinating city. From its well-preserved remains it is possible to virtually reconstruct the life that went on there. And Mr. Deiss has done so admirably with words and over ninety photographs, many of which have never before been published. CONDITION: Unblemished except moderate edge+corner shelf wear to dustjacket. Including a few tiny, neatly mended closed edge tears. Dustjacket is actually very clean and presentable, but after 30+ years it simply shows a modest amount of shelfwear. The book itself is"new" in the sense it is clearly unread. Pages are crisp, clean, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound,
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Ancient Rome: Chronicles of the Roman World by Timothy R. Roberts. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 176 pages. Publisher: Metro Books; 2000) ISBN: 1567997244. A huge. 12½ x 11 inch sumptuously illustrated history] Rediscover the glory that was ancient Rome, the civilization that gave the western world much of its government, architecture, art and literature, in this lavishly illustrated history by Timothy R. Roberts, who recounts with verve and insight the chronicles of one of the most influential eras of all time. Situated on the banks of the Tiber, surrounded by the famed seven hills, ancient Rome was the center of the western world for centuries. Within a quarter century of its fou8nding by Romulus in 753 B.C. Rome’s citizens established a republic, which gave its people unprecedented rights and privileges. Over the next several ... morecenturies Rome also developed a taste for conquest; its dominion gradually extended throughout much of the European continent and into northern Africa. Ironically Rome’s might overpowered its own government, and republic yielded to empire. The glory days of the Roman Empire would last well into the fourth century A.D. and long after its inevitable decline and fall, Rome’s legacy lives on. This lively history brings each aspect of ancient Rome to life for the modern reader. From the great leaders, and from the artists whose works are still studied today to the daily lives of ordinary citizens. Here too are explanations of the formidable achievements in law, engineering, architecture, government, literature, and philosophy that ensure that the legacy of ancient Rome will live on forever. Ancient Rome” features stunning photographs of architectural and artistic treasures, plus colorful maps that depict the varying parameters of the Roman Empire though its many phases of conquest. In addition a timeline highlighting the most significant events in the history of the Empire provides an overview of the period. A richly illustrated and absorbing account, Ancient Rome” presents a
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2 Antique 19thC 3ct Scotland Cairngorm Ancient Rome Gem
Two Exquisite. Antique, Nineteenth Century Briolette Cut Hand Faceted Genuine Natural Scottish Smoky Quartz Briolette Cut Semi-Precious Gemstones. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt French hooks. CLASSIFICATION: Briolette Cut Scottish Smoky Quartz. ORIGIN: Mount Cairngorm. Scotland. Handcut in or near Yekaterinburg, Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 10mm. Diameter: 7mm. WEIGHT: 5.89 carats(the pair) NOTES: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. DETAIL: Smoky quartz from Mount Cairngorm. Scotland, known as"cairngorm" and since ancient times has been a favorite ornamental gemstone. Smoky quartz was very popular with the ancient Romans, who often used the stone for carving intaglio seals. Cairngorm is also ... morethe national gemstone of Scotland and has been considered a sacred stone for millennia, a belief dating back to the Druids. For centuries Smoky Quartz has also been commonly set into the pommel of the Scottish dirk, or“black dagger” a long dagger with a straight blade that is a prerequisite of Highland costume. Here are two richly colored, antique, hand faceted, very uncommon semi-precious gemstones from Victorian-era Scotland, specifically Mount Cairngorm. Very popular in 18th and 19th century Victorian Scotland, these gemstones are known either as“Smoky” or“Cairngorm” Quartz. Generally“crystal” clear, the smoky tone is caused by the natural radiation emanating from granite stone the quartz is exposed to while buried in the earth. These are two very handsome gemstones, completely transparent, with beautiful sparkle and luster. They are exceptionally clean, water clear, and possess gorgeous smoky brown color. These particular gemstones were hand cut and faceted into somewhat coarse briolettes, an old fashioned cut reflecting their heritage, by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of M
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Antique 19thC ¾ct Sapphire Ancient Persia Rome Sorcery
Two Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three-Quarter Carat Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Ovals. Mounted into contemporary high quality 14kt French hooks. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. 14 kt Gold Fill Settings are Contemporary. SIZE: Length: 5.5mm. Width: 4.5mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 1.62 carats(a pair) NOTES: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the ... moremost highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here are two gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire precious gemstones from the Ural Mountains of Russia. These gemstones were hand crafted into this beautiful faceted ovals by a 19th century Russian artisan. The results are two exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstones with lots of fire and sparkle. They are considerably lighter in color than inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires; more along the lines of the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. Such good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent, bright blue colored"sapphires" sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is consi
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Antique 19thC 1¼ct Sapphire Ancient Persia Rome Sorcery
One Brightly Colored Hand Crafted and Hand Faceted Antique Genuine Natural One and One-Quarter Carat Bright Green Sapphire Trillion Cut Precious Gemstone from Russia. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Trillion Cut Sapphire. ORIGIN: Southern Ural Mountains(Siberia. Russia) 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 7 1/2mm. Width: 6mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 1.21 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one ... moreof the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, brightly colored natural green sapphire precious gemstone from the Southern Ural Mountains of Siberia, Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“trillion cut” a three sided shape resembling a pyramid with rounded corners. The trillion cut is very popular contemporarily with ruby, but also sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. The color is quite exquisite, with nice sparkle and wonderful luster. This is obviously not a flawless specimen. Though the gemstone is absolutely transparent(not cloudy) you can see there is a sprinkling of minute specks of colorless crystalline material. Under a 5x loupe or in these 500% photo enlargements, they almost look like the tiny carbonation bubbles you find in a glass of fine champagne. Although virtually invisible from som
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100AD Ancient Rome 29¼ct Carnelian Evil Eye Talisman 4 Courage Strength Virility
Beautiful. Colorful 29 Carat Ancient Roman Semi-Precious Carnelian Gemstone Polished Pendant. CLASSIFICATION: Hand carved and finished tapered tubular octagonal-shaped orange carnelian(quartz) semi-precious gemstone pendant. Mounted onto 60 millimeter(24 inch) contemporary 14kt gold electroplated chain ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Weight: 29.22 carats. Diameter: 9 to 10 millimeters. Length: 34 1/2 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic ... moretouch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Very good. Sound integrity. Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with use and then burial in soil. One chip. DETAIL: This is a nicely preserved genuine carnelian gemstone hand-carved and finished into a bead/pendant sometime in the 1st century A.D. in Roman Provincial Thracia. As you can see. It is a rather uncommon pendant; a highly polished, tapered octagonal tube. One can almost imagine a bored artisan, tired of the same old faceted or polished sphere, trying his hand at something new, anything other than the typical polished or faceted sphere so common to the Roman world of the first century. As can be seen, a portion of the pendant was chipped off one end. Probably while worn by the original Roman citizen who owned it, it was damaged, most likely by being dropped or being dashed against something. Really, the little bit of damage does not detract from its beauty, it really only reinforces its authenticity and antiquity. Carnelian gemstones and jewelry were very popular throughout the Roman Empire. And carnelian was widely used to carve cameos and signet/intaglio rings. Since bef
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HUGE NEW Ancient Earrings 600+ Pix Jewelry Egypt Rome Greece Byzantine Medieval
Earrings: From Antiquity to the Present by Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 224 pages. Publisher: Thames and Hudson; 1990) ISBN: 0500014930. There is an inexplicable magic about earrings. Unmatched by any other kind of jewelry. Uniquely, they move with a life of their own, voluptuous yet pure, cold yet provocative. Earrings have been worn since prehistoric times; ancient civilizations offered earrings to their goddesses, and today they remain the most demanding and rewarding exercises of the jeweler's art. Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, both experts from Sotheby's, are themselves under the spell of earrings, and their erudition does not disguise that this book is as much a romance as a fine piece of art-historical research. The authors relate how the fashion of wearing precious earrings ... morespread from ancient Egypt to the Classical Greek and Roman worlds to Byzantium. Techniques in the cutting of gemstones and diamonds. Perfected in the eighteenth century, allowed earring design to evolve towards its most stylish and glamorous. Extraordinary and imaginative revivals of Classical and Roman motifs are here. The opulence of exquisitely crafted creations of gold and precious stones, the bold lines of Art Deco, and a rich proliferation of modern designs, from the most traditional to the most innovative, created by leading European and American designers. The book covers every period and style up to the present. The great names among designers and international jewelry houses; Cartier. Boucheron, Mellerio, Van Cleef& Arpels, Verdura, Andrew Grima, Merina B. David Webb, Harry Winston, Graff and Bulgari, are all represented in dazzling displays of precious and semi-precious earrings. Illustrations range from Rococo flowers and long, heavy girondoles thick with diamonds and emeralds to chaste Neoclassical disks and the delicate nodding sprays of the late nineteenth century. A wide-ranging study that will be a rich source of inspiration and delight for collectors,
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100AD Ancient Rome's #1 Gem 90ct Carnelian Talisman Pendant Thrace (Bulgaria)
Beautiful. Colorful Ninety Carat Ancient Roman Semi-Precious Carnelian Gemstone Polished"Disc" Shaped Pendant. CLASSIFICATION: Hand carved and finished(flattened) disc-shaped orange carnelian(quartz) semi-precious gemstone pendant. Mounted onto 60 millimeter(24 inch) contemporary 14kt Gold tone chain ATTRIBUTION: Eastern Roman Empire(Thracia) 1st Century A.D. SIZE/MEASUREMENTS: Weight: 90.08 carats. Diameter: 37*27 millimeters. Thickness: 11 millimeters. Chain: Contemporary gold electroplate 60 centimeters(24 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold as well as a bronze-toned copper chain. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is gold electroplate, 24 inches. For a more authentic ... moretouch, we also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. CONDITION: Very good. Sound integrity. No cracks or major chips. Minor scratches and scuffs consistent with use and then burial in soil. DETAIL: Along with turquoise and lapis lazuli. Red-orange carnelian was one of the most popular and valued gemstones of the ancient world. From Mesopotamia, through Persia and Greece, and into Rome carnelian was widely used to produce engraved gemstones and seals. Intaglio-incised carving was probably first used to produce seals. The art form is believed to have originated in southern Mesopotamia, and was highly developed by the 4th millennium B.C. Many of the intaglio carnelian rings and signet rings produced by ancient Roman and Greek craftsmen and still in existence today, and most world-class museums have stunning collections of this miniature art(check out the websites of the Louvre in Paris or The Hermitage in St. Petersburg) This is a nicely preserved genuine carnelian gemstone hand-carved and finished into a round. Flattened disc-shaped pendant sometime in the 1st century A.D. in Roman Provincial Thracia. Carnelian gemstones and jewelry were very popular
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Antique 19thC 9¼ct Sapphire Ancient Rome Persia Sorcery Sterling Pendant
Antique Genuine Natural Russian Nine and One-Quarter Carat Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Pear. Mounted into high quality solid sterling silver pendant(not cheap silver plated) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Dark Blue Sapphire Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. Chain and pendant setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 15mm. Width: 13mm. Depth: 5mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 9.21 Carats. NOTE: Default chain is silver electroplate 16. 18, 20 or 24 inch(provided free) Sterling silver chains are also available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. 14kt solid gold pendant setting together with 14kt gold fill and solid 14kt gold chains in lengths from 18 to 24 inches are available upon request. NOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. ... moreJust let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800 B.C. Here's a very large, gorgeous, richly colored natural dark blue sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted into a very handsome faceted pear. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone. It is a few shades lighter than the inky"midnight blue" African or Australian sapphires, but given its large size(the thicker the gemstone the less light penetrates) the color is well past the medium blue of sapphires from Ceylon and Burma. Good quality blue sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless. Transparent, bright blue colored"sapphires"
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Antique 19thC 2/3ct Emerald Nero Ancient Rome Favorite
Exceptionally Good Quality Nineteenth Century Antique Hand Crafted Genuine Natural Siberian Two-Third Carat Faceted Emerald Pear. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Emerald Pear. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 8mm. Width: 4mm. Depth: 3mm. All measurements approximate WEIGHT: 0.61 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds. The emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively produced emerald since 2,000 B.C. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient ... moremines. Here's a very nice, eye clean, beautifully colored, richly hued natural emerald precious gemstone from the Southern Urals of(Siberia) Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted into this sparkling emerald pear by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire good quality natural emeralds at reasonable prices. The best specimens can bring over $40,000 a carat. This particular precious gemstone possesses the crystal clear, rich"grass green" color possessed by the best quality emeralds. It could pass as a Colombian emerald given the rich, dark hue. To the eye the gemstone is a very rich grass green. And is absolutely transparent. To the casual admirer, it is also unblemished. If you scrutinize the gemstone very closely, you can just barely pick out one little speck if you know precisely where to look. Though it is quite possible to pick out a few more blemishes using a 5x jeweler's loupe, to all but the most meticulous and
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Antique Carnelian Sterling Hooks Ancient Rome's #1 Gem Earrings
Genuine. Natural, Antique Indian Semi-Precious Orange Carnelian Gemstone Chips on Sterling Silver French Hooks. Handcrafted antique gemstone chips. About ten carats on each hook, mounted onto high quality solid sterling silver french hooks. DETAIL: Along with turquoise and lapis lazuli. Red-orange carnelian was one of the most popular and valued gemstones of the ancient world. From Mesopotamia, through Persia and Greece, and into Rome carnelian was widely used to produce engraved gemstones and seals. Many of the intaglio carnelian rings and signets produced by ancient Roman and Greek craftsmen and still in existence today. The fabled land of India has been famous for centuries for its production of rubies, emeralds, sapphires, topaz, aquamarine, and other precious and semi-precious gemstones. The gemstones were not only mined in India, they ... morewere most frequently hand cut as well, more often than not in Bombay. These gorgeous orange carnelian earrings are composed of the chips which are the by-product of the cutting and faceting larger carnelian gemstones by artisans in Bombay's famous gemstone district. This is genuine carnelian quartz crystal, not mere glass, the same carnelian favored by the ancient Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Sumerians, and so many other ancient cultures. For over 6,000 years, through the ancient civilizations of ancient Sumeria and Babylon, through ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and into contemporary times, the rich orange glow of carnelian has made it one of the most popular natural gemstones in the history of jewelry. Carnelian was one of the most favored gemstones of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. There are about fifteen of these gemstone chips. Hand drilled, very rich in both hue and texture. The gemstones are antique- which means they are not of the absolutely highest quality. For most, the unique nature and character of these antique gemstones more than makes up for the imperfections which by and large are only visible under magnification. However the chips were tumbled so as to
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2 Antique 19thC Emerald Nero's Ancient Rome Favorite Earrings
Two Exceptionally Nice Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. Mounted into contemporary high quality sterling silver studs. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: About 5mm* 3mm. WEIGHT: 0.38 Carats(combined weight) NOTES: Other setting styles(euro clicks. Lever backs, kidney wires, ball/stud dangles) are available upon request, both in sterling silver, as well as 14kt solid gold and in 14kt gold fill. DETAIL: The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds. The emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively produced emerald since 2,000 B.C. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted ... moreand described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient mines. Here are two simply superb, albeit relatively small, exceptionally good quality natural emerald precious gemstones from the Southern Urals. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire such good quality natural emeralds at reasonable prices. The best specimens can bring over $40,000 a carat. All two of these precious gemstones possess the crystal clear pale mint green color possessed by only the best quality emeralds. Both are great quality gemstones no worse than eye clean. You can see in these photo enlargements that there are very few discernible imperfections. In fact they are so clear they were very difficult to image. Most commonly emeralds are included with various bits and pieces known as"jardin" French for"garden" Most emeralds literally have a garden of inclusions, and most emeralds consequenti
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Antique 19thC 1/2ct Sapphire Ancient Rome Celt Sorcery
Nineteenth Century Antique Genuine Natural Russian One-Half Carat Faceted Bright Pastel Green Sapphire Round. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Green Sapphire Round. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: Diameter: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.45 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about ... more800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural bright pastel green sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. The faceted cut is a coarse precursor to what eventually became known in the industry as a“brilliant cut” round, the contemporary finish generally given to round diamonds. The result is an exquisite and incredibly richly colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. It looks just like a little green diamond. The gorgeous lime green tones are quite exquisite, a trace of citrus undertones, somehow bringing to mind the green tropical waters of the South Pacific, with lots of tone and body. Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent"sapphires" sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have been producing good quality, natural sapphires for centuries. The trained eye will easily discern from the photo that the gemstones have been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century facet
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Antique 19thC Sapphire Ancient Greece Persia Rome Magic Gemstone
Nineteenth Century Antique Handcrafted Genuine Natural Russian Faceted Bright Pastel Mint Green Sapphire Square. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Pastel Mint Green Sapphire Square. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. SIZE: 3 1/4mm Square. Depth: 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.26 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back ... moreto about 800 B.C. Here's a gorgeous, richly colored natural pastel mint green sapphire precious gemstone from the Ural Mountains of(Siberia) Russia. The gemstone was hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. The result is an exquisitely colored precious gemstone with lots of depth, fire and sparkle. It looks just like a little green diamond. The gorgeous mint green tones are quite exquisite, and to the eye, the gemstone is without blemish. That is not to suggest that it is absolutely flawless, as these 600% photo enlargements here will reveal it to possess occasional blemishes composed of tiny colorless crystals. However to the eye, it is without discernible blemish. Good quality green sapphires are in high demand, and can be quite costly. Unfortunately most seemingly flawless, transparent"sapphires" sold even by the largest and most reputable retailers in the United States are synthetic(read the fine print; and the same is true of emeralds and rubies) However the Southern Ural Mountains of Russia have b
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Twelve Caesars Ancient Rome Julius Tiberius Claudius Nero Augustus Caligula Otho
The Twelve Caesars by Michael Grant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 294 pages. Publisher: Scribner's(1975) ISBN:0684144026. Michael Grant is considered the greatest popularizer of ancient history of the century. A highly successful and renowned historian of the ancient world. This book is a biography of the lives of“The Twelve Caesars” the first twelve emperors of Imperial Rome. The book examines the public and private lives of Julius Caesar and the following eleven Roman Emperors. Grant investigates the myths and legends surrounding these men and explores the effects of their public careers on their private lives. If you’re a buff or serious student of Roman History, this is a“must have” CONDITION: LINE NEW. Unblemished save for modest edge and corner shelfwear to dustjacket(including a few very small(1/4 inch) Neatly mended ... moreclosed edge tears along top top edge of the dustjacket(front and back) Otherwise based on the tightness of the binding, it seems likely that the book was only flipped through a few times(but never actually read through) at worst lightly read once. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound; though there's slight yellowing to the front end paper caused by the yellowing of the front dustjacket flap. Otherwise all pages are bright and clean. A handsome volume with only very mild purely cosmetic blemishes. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR JACKET DESCRIPTION(S) AND FOR PAGES OF PICTURES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW. PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: REVIEW: Conspiracy. Suspicion, power, corruption, poison, conquests, marauders, murders and more murders. Such is the history of Roman Empire. Then again there are copious examples from every nation's history of such dastardly acts to grab power, from Egyptians pharos, to Bourbons, to Indian Moguls, to British royalty. Human nature has changed very little in two thousand years. Now instead of murderi
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Antique 19thC Emerald Nero's Ancient Rome Favorite 14ktGold Cross Pendant
Exceptionally Nice Antique Genuine Natural Siberian Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. Mounted into Contemporary High Quality 14kt Solid Gold Pendant. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Marquise Cut Emeralds. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains(Siberia) Russia. 19th Century. setting is contemporary) SIZE: Five 4x2mm marquise cut emerald gemstones weighing approximately 0.32 carats. One 2.5mm round cut emerald gemstone weighing approximately 0.06 carats. TOTAL WEIGHT: Approximately 0.44 carats. NOTE: If you prefer. Upon request, this pendant is also available in sterling silver at substantially lower cost. NOTE: We have many chains available which would fit this pendant. You may request a complimentary gold electroplate chain in lengths from 16 to 24 inches. We also have available chains in 14kt gold fill and 14kt solid gold in lengths from 16 to 30 inches. NOTE: ... moreIf you would like only the gemstones. Or similar gemstones, and not the setting, we do have other unmounted alexandrite gemstones available, and as well we could dismount the gemstones from this setting and offer you the gemstones without the setting. DETAIL: The Roman emperor Nero reportedly watched chariot races and gladiator contests through lenses made of emeralds. The emeralds from ancient Egypt’s(recently rediscovered) mines, which had actively produced emerald since 2,000 B.C. As well, the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, was often depicted and described wearing fabulous emeralds mined from those same famous ancient mines. Here are two simply superb, albeit relatively small, exceptionally good quality natural emerald precious gemstones from the Southern Urals. The gemstones were hand crafted and faceted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Emeralds are nearly 100 times rarer than diamonds, and there are few opportunities to acquire such good quality natural emeralds at r
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Ruins Excavations Ancient Rome Palatine Hill Sacra Via Capitolium Circus Maximus
The Ruins and Excavations of Ancient Rome by Rodolfo Lanciani. With a New Foreword by Richard Brilliant. DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 617 pages. Publisher: Bell Publishing Company; 1979) ISBN: 0517289458. The crumbling ruins of ancient Rome serve as our most tangible link to the political. Social, and military greatness of the city of the Caesars. To the untrained eye these scattered stones and tarnished relics present an unfathomed array of styles, structures, and periods. But the story behind these relics is alive with everything that is human and vital; from glorious triumph or decadent corruption to the everyday traffic and commercial flux of urban life. Concealed in these ruins is the story of the organic development of the city from a collection of small farming towns to its ultimate position as capital of the largest unified ... morestate in the history of the western world. And it is Rodolfo Lanciani who has brought this story to abundant life. As Professor Richard Brilliant states in the foreword. the author’s infectious curiosity about Rome and his delight in her remains have been so successfully served by his friendly, unpedantic style. If Rome has so clearly built on the past, our knowledge of the past still depends very much on Lanciani. The author has placed the art and the architecture of the city on a time line, reflecting the constantly evolving ideas and spirit of the civilization as they developed over hundreds of years. In addition to this chronological approach, he has considered the structures and sites from topographical and architectural perspectives. Thus three systems of organization provide the prospective traveler or student with a detailed and stimulating knowledge of the ancient city that is ideally adaptable to his particular interest or area of study. The book is divided into four sections. The first is a general consideration of Rome’s topography and the way in which the city was adapted to it. Next is the description of the Palatine Hill. On which the city was founded and
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Antique Carnelian Heart Pendant Ancient Rome's #1 Gem
Gorgeous Hand Carved and Polished Eight Carat Pale Carnelian Gemstone Heart and Chain from India. Hand Carved Pale Carnelian Pendant measures about 13 millimeters in"diameter" Chain: Contemporary silver tone 45 centimeters(18 inches) A wide variety of other chains are available upon request in sizes from 16 to 30 inches. And in metals ranging from gold and silver electroplate to sterling silver and solid 14kt gold. The default chain(absent contrary instructions) is silver tone, 18 inches. We also have available handcrafted Greek black leather cords. Along with turquoise and lapis lazuli. Red-orange carnelian was one of the most popular and valued gemstones of the ancient world. From Mesopotamia, through Persia and Greece, and into Rome carnelian was widely used to produce engraved gemstones and seals. Many of the intaglio carnelian ... morerings and signets produced by ancient Roman and Greek craftsmen and still in existence today. This is a gorgeous carved and polished pale carnelian gemstone which was hand-crafted by an artisan in India just for you! The carnelian gemstone is very nice quality, and possesses a very beautiful creamy pastel orange color. The gemstone measures about thirteen millimeters in breadth, and about eleven millimeters in height. The carnelian gemstone weighs about eight carats. This is a gorgeous little heart-shaped pendant, quite suitable as a gift, or simply as a fashion accessory composed of a genuine semi-precious gemstone. Aside from pearls and amber. Which were"discovered" as gemstones by prehistoric man; carnelian, turquoise, and lapis lazuli are the oldest gemstones utilized in the manufacture of jewelry. Carnelian is a transparent to translucent form of quartz. Carnelian gained great popularity in the ancient world, and was widely used to produce engraved gemstones. Many of the intaglio carnelian rings and signets produced by ancient Roman and Greek craftsmen are still in existence today. Ancient Mediterranean cultures recommended carnelian gemstones for those of weak
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Antique 18thC 3/4ct Pink Tourmaline Gem of Ancient Rome Sterling Ring
Antique Eighteenth Century Genuine Natural Russian Three-Quarter Carat Neon“Peachy-Orange” Oval Cut Tourmaline Cabochon. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Tourmaline Oval Cabochon. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 18th Century. Setting is contemporary. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4.5mm. Depth: 2.2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.73 carats. NOTES: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. DETAIL: Tourmaline occurred in many of the ancient mines that yielded precious gemstones in the ancient Roman world 2.000 years ago, however it was mistaken for(and thus called) emerald or topaz. Tourmaline was correctly identified and described in the ancient world by Theophrastus of Ancient Greece(student and successor of Plato and Aristotle) in 314 B.C. The name“tourmaline” ... morecame from the Celanese word"turmali, which means"mixed" Bright rainbow collections of gemstone varieties were called"turmali" parcels. In ancient mythology, tourmaline was found in all colors because it traveled along a rainbow and gathered all the rainbow's colors. Here’s a beautiful. Peachy-Orange tourmaline gemstone from Siberia, the Ural Mountains of Russia. Bright and vibrantly hued, this gemstone was hand crafted by an 18th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. This lustrous, rich pink semi-precious gemstone possesses a bright character. Though by contemporary standards it would not be considered a high-quality gemstone, by eighteenth century standards it is a very nice gemstone, quite typical of antique, handcrafted Siberian tourmaline of the era. Despite its shortcomings, it is nonetheless very beautiful. The gemstone is clearly not even remotely near flawless. It possesses quite a lot of colorless crystalline material scattered through the gemstone. Both in the form of seams as well as dispersed pa
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Antique 19thC Flawless Siamese Ruby Ancient Rome Amulet
Antique 19th Century Genuine Natural One-Half Carat Flawless/Near Flawless Exceptionally Good Quality Faceted Siamese Ruby Oval. CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Ruby Precious Gemstone Oval. ORIGIN: Siam. 19th Century. SIZE: Length: 5mm. Width: 4mm. Depth(Thickness) 3mm. Measurements approximate. WEIGHT: 0.46 carats. NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstones as a ring. Pendant, or as earrings(click for more information) DETAIL: Rubies were amongst the earliest gemstones traded by mankind. Since the 5th millennium B.C. The Greeks, Romans, and Indo-Europeans(Celts) all believed that the“heat” evidenced by the intense, red color was fire from within the gemstone, capable of boiling water or melting wax. From the most ancient times all the way through the medieval world, ruby was worn by the classical Mediterranean civilizations as an amulet for protection ... morefrom lightening, plagues, poison, sorrow, and evil spirits. Here's an absolutely exquisite, exceptionally good quality 19th century antique hand faceted ruby from Siam(present day Thailand) Hand crafted by a 19th century Russian artisan, part of an heritage renown for the production of the elaborate gemstones and jewelry of the Czars of Medieval, Renaissance, and Victorian Russia. Originally used in indigenous jewelry, this is a very pretty precious gemstone, with a highly desirable blood red color and rich texture. This sparkling precious gemstone is absolutely transparent, flawless to the eye and even under high magnification(such as these photo enlargements here) flawless or near flawless. This precious gemstone is of exceptionally high character and quality. Of course most ruby gemstones are anywhere from lightly to heavily included. Most completely transparent rubies you see offered today at retail are synthetic. This particular gemstone is an exception. Even under 300% magnification, as you can see in the images here, it is flawless or near flawless, and it is a natural ruby precious gemstone. We guarantee you will be mesmerized and dazzled by the fla
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HCDJ Ancient Glass Phoenicia Syria Egypt Rome Medieval
Glass from Antiquity to the Renaissance: 72 Plates in Full Colour by Giovanni Mariacher. DESCRIPTION: Hardback: 157 pages. Publisher: Cameo/ Hamlyn; 1970) ISBN: 0600338083. The origins of glass are shrouded in mystery. But according to tradition, it was accidentally discovered by a group of shipwrecked Phoenician sailors when lighting a fire on a sandy beach. Certainly the Phoenicians traded in primitive glass ornaments as did the ancient Egyptians. When glass blowing was developed, many centers of glass manufacture sprang up and flourished around the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in Syria and Alexandria. Meanwhile in Western Europe the art of glass making was established and spread under the benevolent eye of the Romans. Giovanni Mariacher traces the influence of these two traditions illustrating his text with marvelous examples of ... moreByzantine. Islamic, and Medieval glass. Then in the last part of the book he describes Venetian glass of the Renaissance; exquisite, unmistakable, unsurpassed. CONDITION: Clean but EX-LIBRARY hardcover w/dustjacket encased in mylar cover. Book displays the usual library markings and stamps. Both inside and out, normally associated with ex-library books. Dustjacket is taped down to the book's covers, and there are tape markings/stains/residue to the end papers(the first and last blank pages within the book) Otherwise except for the customary library stampings(some inked out) on a few of the first pages within the book, the pages are otherwise clean, crisp, unmutilated, reasonably well bound, and unmarked. Lastly, the surface of the closed page edges do show slight light-darkening(visible only when book is closed, not to individual pages, only to the mass of closed page edges) The book is otherwise clean and in reasonably good condition. Perhaps not a"shelf trophy" it is nonetheless a sturdy reading copy. Satisfaction guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. PLEASE SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR SAMPLE PAGES FROM INSIDE OF BOOK. PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER. PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIE
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Antique 19thC ¾ct Sapphire Gem of Ancient Rome Persia Sorcery Oracles Ring
TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish Antique Genuine Natural Russian Three-Quarter Carat Faceted Oval Cut Bright Blue Green Sapphire Precious Gemstone. Contemporary High Quality Sterling Silver Ring(Size 7– Resizing Available) CLASSIFICATION: Faceted Blue Green Sapphire Oval. ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains. Russia. 19th Century. Setting contemporary. SIZE: Length: 7mm. Width: 5mm. Depth(Thickness) 2mm. All measurements approximate. WEIGHT: Approximately 0.83 carats. NOTE: Resizing is available. 14kt solid gold setting is also available. If you would prefer a different setting style. Odds are we have many different setting styles available which would fit this stone(s) which could be substituted for no or very little additional cost. Write us for pictures and prices. ... moreNOTE: If you would like only the gemstone. And not the setting, we can dismount the gemstone and offer you the gemstone without the setting. Just let us know, and yes, we’ll discount the price by the cost of the setting. DETAIL: In the world of the ancient Mediterranean(including the Greeks. Romans, Persians, Hebrews, and the various Indo-European Celtic tribes) priests and sorcerers honored the sapphire above all other gems, believing that sapphire enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Medieval sorcerers believed that sapphire enabled them to hear and understand the most obscure oracles. Not only did sapphire help to get in touch with astral and psychic realms, but the stone also provided protection for those who took those journeys. On the flip side, Medieval populations believed that wearing a sapphire as a talisman was an antidote to black magic and effects of evil spirits, and provided protection against sorcery. It was believed to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Sapphires have been since ancient times one of the most highly valued of all gemstones, and references to the gemstone date back to about 800
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