Stephen Wisdom (62 results)

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Wisdom, Stephen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Wisdom, Stephen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

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Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Condition: New. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. From the high-walls and cheering crowds of the Coliseum to the dark dungeons where prisoners spent their last peaceful moments, Konstantin Nossov brings the world of the Roman gladiator to life.Using the latest research, Konstantin reconstructs the history of these men who battled for the entertainment of the masses, covering the evolution of gladiatorial combat, the types of gladiator, their equipment, their way of life, and their social status. Although most gladiators were slaves, who fought and died at the whims of the crowd, many were able to elevate their status and their lives through victories in the arena to become as popular as today's superstar athletes. Gladiators came from almost every walk of Roman life, from slaves and prisoners forced to fight to volunteers and even nobles who relished the opportunity to test their martial skills.This book covers all aspects of these warriors and paints an intimate portrait of their complex, dangerous and often deadly lives. McBride, Angus (illustrator).…

Condition: New. pp. 64. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Wisdom, Stephen (illustrator).

Condition: New. pp. 64. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. From the high-walls and cheering crowds of the Coliseum to the dark dungeons where prisoners spent their last peaceful moments, Konstantin Nossov brings the world of the Roman gladiator to life.Using the latest research, Konstantin reconstructs the history of these men who battled for the entertainment of the masses, covering the evolution of gladiatorial combat, the types of gladiator, their equipment, their way of life, and their social status. Although most gladiators were slaves, who fought and died at the whims of the crowd, many were able to elevate their status and their lives through victories in the arena to become as popular as today's superstar athletes. Gladiators came from almost every walk of Roman life, from slaves and prisoners forced to fight to volunteers and even nobles who relished the opportunity to test their martial skills.This book covers all aspects of these warriors and paints an intimate portrait of their complex, dangerous and often deadly lives. McBride, Angus (illustrator).…

Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Wisdom, Stephen (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the high-walls and cheering crowds of the Coliseum to the dark dungeons where prisoners spent their last peaceful moments, Konstantin Nossov brings the world of the Roman gladiator to life.Using the latest research, Konstantin reconstructs the history of these men who battled for the entertainment of the masses, covering the evolution of gladiatorial combat, the types of gladiator, their equipment, their way of life, and their social status. Although most gladiators were slaves, who fought and died at the whims of the crowd, many were able to elevate their status and their lives through victories in the arena to become as popular as todays superstar athletes. Gladiators came from almost every walk of Roman life, from slaves and prisoners forced to fight to volunteers and even nobles who relished the opportunity to test their martial skills.This book covers all aspects of these warriors and paints an intimate portrait of their complex, dangerous and often deadly lives. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. McBride, Angus (illustrator).…

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Fine. No. 3. Edited by William Jones. Cover art by Manfred Escher. Includes "Parting Shot" by Don D'Ammassa; "Variations on the Vile" by Richard Gavin & D. F. Lewis; "Last Light" by Melanie Logue & Eric S. Brown; "Plague of Fire" by Lee Clarke Zumpe; "The Terror at Woodruff" by Michael Penncavage; "Taniwha" by Mark Yohalem; "What Rough Beast Comes" by Justin Martin & William Jones; "Prey" by Stephen Leclerc; "Vanishing Curves" by David Conyers; "A Change of Life" by William Jones. Departments: "Mad Ramblings" (editorial); "Strange Happenings"; "Dark Library"; Dark Wison Cryptogram Contest". Poetry: "Incantation to be Said on the Grave of H. P. Lovecraft" by Kevin Dole 2; "Deep Repose" & "Remnants of Lost Empires" by Lee Clarke Zumpe; "The Loom manor Haiku" by David Ruiz. Illustrated by Mike Middleton, Bryan Reagan, and Tracey Potter Zumpe. Book.…

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. McBride, Angus (illustrator).

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Osprey Warrior - Ancients (Up to 500 A.D.) Gladiators 100 BC-200 AD (EX) Manufacturer: Osprey Product Line: Warrior - Ancients (Up to 500 A.D.) Type: Softcover Code: OSPWAR039 Copyright Date: 2001 Author: Stephen Wisdom Page Count: 64 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: The gladiatorial games of the Roman world comprised battle for entertainment and slaughter for profit. Although notorious for the use of prisoners of war, conquered slaves and condemned criminals as dispensable 'extras', some did volunteer for the gladiatorial profession. Spectacle was everything: combatants were encouraged to draw their opponents' blood and prolong death. For citizen and caesar, the gladiators created drama through their violence - and the public loved them for it. This title relates how men, and women too, came to find themselves in the arena. As well as detailing the various types of gladiator, their weaponry and equipment, it reveals what training and daily life was like for each - and how this culminated in their stepping into the arena.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Second edition softback in very good condition. Light shelf and handling wear only, including minor wear to cover edges and corners. Within, pages are tightly bound and content unmarked. Illustrated cover and numerous quirky illustrations throughout textblock. Colours are vibrant and true. CN. Wisdom, Stephen (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 161 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.37 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. This title explores the gladiators of Ancient Rome. Some were prisoners of war and criminals, but others volunteered for the profession. The author relates how they were recruited and trained, and how they fought. Many types of gladiator are covered, from Retiarius to Myrmilo. Illustrator(s): McBride, Angus. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 8 colour, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; ASZ; HBJD; HBLA; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 218. . 2001. Paperback. . . . . McBride, Angus (illustrator). …

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. History for Teens: The 19th Century Through World War 1 (1848 - 1918). Wisdom, Stephen (illustrator). Book.

Condition: New. Wisdom, Stephen (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Condition: New. This title explores the gladiators of Ancient Rome. Some were prisoners of war and criminals, but others volunteered for the profession. The author relates how they were recruited and trained, and how they fought. Many types of gladiator are covered, from Retiarius to Myrmilo. Illustrator(s): McBride, Angus. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 8 colour, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; ASZ; HBJD; HBLA; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 218. . 2001. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. McBride, Angus (illustrator). …