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    Studies in Honour of C. F. C. Hawkes

    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Archaeology
    The essays collected together in this volume were written in honour of Professor Christopher Hawkes, in recognition of his stature as an international scholar and his generosity in encouraging the work of others. The collection consists of a closely-knit group of studies, and includes contributions from continental scholars. The topics covered range from links between the Mycenaean and Greek ... Read more

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  • The Discovery of Middle Earth: Mapping the Lost World of the Celts

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    Series Book 479 - Men-at-Arms
    In the years between 31 BC and AD 500 the Romans carved out a mighty empire stretching from Britain to the deserts of North Africa.The men who spearheaded this expansion were the centurions, the tough, professional warriors who led from the front, exerted savage discipline and provided a role model for the legionaries under their command. This book, the second volume of a two-part study, reveals ... Read more

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  • Rome's Greatest Defeat

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  • The Ancient Celts, Second Edition

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  • Bronze Age Warfare

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  • Encyclopedia Britannica (A-D)

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    by Britannica ...
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  • Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, second edition

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