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  • A Kut Prisoner (WWI Centenary Series)

    by H. C. Bishop ...
    ""The experiences related in the following pages are simply the individual fortunes of a subaltern of the Indian Army Reserve of Officers who had his first taste of fighting at the battle of Ctesiphon, and was afterwards taken prisoner by the Turks with the rest of the Kut Garrison, ultimately succeeding in escaping from Asia Minor. It is not intended to generalize in any way, since an individual, ... Read more

    $10.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lucius Verus and the Roman Defence of the East

    by M.C. Bishop ...
    "The first biography of Marcus Aurelius' adopted brother and co-emperor . . . a valuable read for anyone with an interest in Roman history."— The NYMAS ReviewLucius Verus is one of the least regarded Roman emperors, despite the fact that he was co-ruler with his adoptive brother Marcus Aurelius for nine years until his untimely death. The later sources were strangely hostile to him and modern ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Handbook to Roman Legionary Fortresses

    by M.C. Bishop ...
    An extensive guide to the legionary fortresses of the Roman Empire, including locations, history, layout, and more.This is a reference guide to Roman legionary fortresses throughout the former Roman Empire, of which approximately eighty-five have been located and identified. With the expansion of the empire and the garrisoning of its army in frontier regions during the 1st century AD, Rome began ... Read more

    $12.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins

    Cosmology, Geology, and Biology in Christian Perspective

    by Robert C. Bishop, Larry L. Funck, Stephen O. Moshier, John H. Walton, Raymond J. Lewis ...
    Series series BioLogos Books on Science and Christianity
    The question of origins remains a stumbling block for many. But just as the Psalmist gained insight into God's character through the observation of nature, modern scientific study can deepen and enrich our vision of the Creator and our place in his creation. In this often contentious field Bishop, Funck, Lewis, Moshier, and Walton serve as our able guides. Based on over two decades of teaching ... Read more

    $146.16 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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

    by M. C. Bishop, John Coulston ...
    Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how 'advanced' was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire - excavated examples as well as pictorial and ... Read more

    $19.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Voyage of the Paper Canoe / A Geographical Journey of 2500 Miles, from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico, During the Years 1874-5

    by Nathaniel H. Bishop ...
    In 1874 Nathaniel Bishop went from Quebec to Albany in a wooden canoe, then commissioned Waters of Troy, a builder of racing shells, to build him an ultra-light canoe of Baden Powell's Nautilus design, using his laminated paper process. He paddled down the Hudson to Staten Island, then traveled by river and waterway to the Delaware, and by coast and inland waterway to the St. Mary's River in ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Roman Cavalry Tactics

    by M.C. Bishop ...
    Series Book 263 - Elite
    A fully illustrated study of the Roman cavalry's evolution, this fascinating book chronicles tactics and composition from the time of the Republic to the fall of the Dominate.The cavalry 'wings' that probed ahead of the Roman Army played a key role in its campaigns of conquest, masking its marching flanks and seeking to encircle enemies in battle. However, the original small cavalry arm provided ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Gladiators

    Fighting to the Death in Ancient Rome

    by M.C. Bishop ...
    Series series Casemate Short History
    A concise history of ancient Roman gladiators—how they lived, fought, and died in the Colosseum—by the archeologist, author, and Roman military expert.Heroic despite their lowly status, the gladiators of ancient Rome fought vicious duels in large arenas filled with baying crowds. Few lasted more than a dozen fights, yet they were a valuable asset to their owners. Gladiators reveals the fascinating ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Voyage of the Paper Canoe

    Enriched edition. A Geographical Journey of 2500 miles, from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico, during the years 1874-5

    by Nathaniel H. Bishop, Brett Morgan ...
    In "Voyage of the Paper Canoe," Nathaniel H. Bishop chronicles his remarkable journey along the waterways of North America in a fragile paper canoe. With meticulous attention to detail, Bishop combines elements of travelogue, natural history, and personal reflection, creating a rich tapestry that immerses readers in the landscapes he traverses. His prose captures the serene beauty and ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Introduction to Hadrian's Wall: One Hundred Questions About the Roman Wall Answered

    Per Lineam Valli, #1

    by M. C. Bishop ...
    Series Book 1 - Per Lineam Valli
    This book provides a friendly and accessible introduction to Hadrian's Wall in the form of 100 questions and their answers. Designed to appeal to all who have heard of (but do not necessarily know much about) this important monument, the themes covered include Building the Wall, Using the Wall, After the Wall, Visiting the Wall, and Understanding the Wall. It includes a select bibliography. ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Archaeological Guide to Walking Hadrian's Wall from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway (East to West)

    Per Lineam Valli, #3

    by M. C. Bishop ...
    Series Book 3 - Per Lineam Valli
    This is an informative (yet informal) description of the route of Hadrian's Wall and all the remains that can still be seen. For most of the route from east to west, it follows the Hadrian's Wall National Trail Footpath, but with an important difference: where the path veers off the line of the Wall, this account stays with it and allows you to examine the remains most other walkers do not see ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Roman Infantry Helmets

    by M.C. Bishop ...
    Series Book 266 - Elite
    This study investigates the development, manufacture, decoration and use of the Roman infantry helmet, a vital piece of personal protection equipment of both legionary and auxiliary troops.The protective headgear worn by Roman foot soldiers of the Republican period was adopted directly from the Etruscans, who had in turn adapted helmets from neighbouring European cultures within and beyond the ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD