Classical Studies

First published in 1989, this persuasive and original by John McClelland examines the importance of the idea of 'the crowd' in the writings of philosophers, historians and politicians from the classical era to the twentieth century...

Explores the notion of Christian ethics and discusses its roots, its significance in developing moral standards throughout the world and its stability in the modern world...

This work provides a landmark in early twentieth century publishing summarizing the most up to date findings in all branches of the social sciences at a formative time and during a period of decisive historical discovery...

Examining the final years of Delphic consultation, this monograph argues that the sanctuary operated on two connected, yet distinct levels: the oracle, which was in decline, and the remaining religious, political and social elements at the site which continued to thrive. In contrast to Delphi, other..

This is a compelling study of the origins and history of the disease. Following the continuity of the disease from its classical roots up, this study questions the nature of the disease and the relationship between illness and body image...

This new edition fully reflects developments in our understanding of early Christianity and provides the reader with authoritative, lively and up-to-date access to the early Christian world. 25% of the material is entirely new, with chapters covering Christian culture; Jewish and Christian interacti..

This work provides a landmark in early twentieth century publishing summarizing the most up to date findings in all branches of the social sciences at a formative time and during a period of decisive historical discovery...

Describes the agricultural and agrarian structure of the province, the pattern of settlement, trade and other aspects, depicting an economy based to a great extent on an open market...

The army were the undisputed kingmakers in the tumultuous imperial politics of the later Roman Empire. The Emperor and the Army in the Later Roman Empire, AD 235-395 is the first study solely dedicated to understanding how the Roman emperor tried to maintain the loyalty he needed from his army to su..

This work provides a landmark in early twentieth century publishing summarizing the most up-to-date findings in all branches of the social sciences at a formative time and during a period of decisive historical discovery...

This book explains what Britain was like in the fourth century AD and how this can only be understood in the wider context of the western Roman Empire...

This book explains what Britain was like in the fourth century AD and how this can only be understood in the wider context of the western Roman Empire...