Professor Peter Sarris (32 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. WINNER OF THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARDA Sunday Times, BBC History Magazine, and Evening Standard Book of the Year'Majestic, sparkling' Peter Frankopan'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Effortlessly erudite' Rory Stewart'Masterful' Anita Anand'Spectacularly good' Dominic SandbrookThe definitive story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times.This groundbreaking biography gives us an intimate insight into Justinian, a man who, from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world achieving an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle-aged lover who fell for a dancing girl, ruling with empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic - and many of the solutions he found still resonate with us today. His legacy remains all around us. In this tour de force, Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern emperor. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: New. In stock ready to dispatch from the UK.

paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 3-4 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 5-6 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9781529365405.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. WINNER OF THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARDA Sunday Times, BBC History Magazine, and Evening Standard Book of the Year'Majestic, sparkling' Peter Frankopan'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Effortlessly erudite' Rory Stewart'Masterful' Anita Anand'Spectacularly good' Dominic SandbrookThe definitive story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times.This groundbreaking biography gives us an intimate insight into Justinian, a man who, from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world achieving an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle-aged lover who fell for a dancing girl, ruling with empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic - and many of the solutions he found still resonate with us today. His legacy remains all around us. In this tour de force, Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern emperor. The definitive life story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: new.

paperback. Condition: New. New copy picked straight from printer's packet. Priority orders will be dispatched by Royal Mail TRACKED 24 or courier (particularly if over 2kg). Standard mail will be dispatched by Royal Mail TRACKED 48 (up to 2kg), heavier items by courier . Overseas orders will be dispatched by Royal Mail International.Tracked. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MY PRIVACY POLICY.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 544 pages. 4.96x1.42x7.72 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 2 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 5-6 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Condition: new.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. WINNER OF THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARDA Sunday Times, BBC History Magazine, and Evening Standard Book of the Year'Majestic, sparkling' Peter Frankopan'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Effortlessly erudite' Rory Stewart'Masterful' Anita Anand'Spectacularly good' Dominic SandbrookThe definitive story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times.This groundbreaking biography gives us an intimate insight into Justinian, a man who, from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world and achieved an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle-aged lover who fell for a dancing girl, ruling with Empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic - and many of the solutions he found still resonate with us today. His legacy remains all around us. In this tour de force, Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern emperor. The definitive life story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. 2023. Hardback. . . . . .

Paperback. Professor Peter Sarris, John Murray Press. WINNER OF THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARD A Sunday Times , BBC History Magazine , and Evening Standard Book of the Year 'Majestic, sparkling' Peter Frankopan 'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'Effortlessly erudite' Rory Stewart 'Masterful' Anita Anand 'Spectacularly good' Dominic Sandbrook The definitive story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times. This groundbreaking biography gives us an intimate insight into Justinian, a man who, from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world achieving an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle-aged lover who fell for a dancing girl, ruling with empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic - and many of the solutions he found still resonate with us today. His legacy remains all around us. In this tour de force, Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern emperor. Paperback.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New. 2023. Hardback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 384 pages. 9.57x6.38x1.81 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. WINNER OF THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARDA Sunday Times, BBC History Magazine, and Evening Standard Book of the Year'Majestic, sparkling' Peter Frankopan'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Effortlessly erudite' Rory Stewart'Masterful' Anita Anand'Spectacularly good' Dominic SandbrookThe definitive story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times.This groundbreaking biography gives us an intimate insight into Justinian, a man who, from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world achieving an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle-aged lover who fell for a dancing girl, ruling with empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic - and many of the solutions he found still resonate with us today. His legacy remains all around us. In this tour de force, Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern emperor. The definitive life story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. WINNER OF THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARDA Sunday Times, BBC History Magazine, and Evening Standard Book of the Year'Majestic, sparkling' Peter Frankopan'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Effortlessly erudite' Rory Stewart'Masterful' Anita Anand'Spectacularly good' Dominic SandbrookThe definitive story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times.This groundbreaking biography gives us an intimate insight into Justinian, a man who, from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world achieving an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle-aged lover who fell for a dancing girl, ruling with empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic - and many of the solutions he found still resonate with us today. His legacy remains all around us. In this tour de force, Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern emperor. The definitive life story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. WINNER OF THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE RUNCIMAN AWARDA Sunday Times, BBC History Magazine, and Evening Standard Book of the Year'Majestic, sparkling' Peter Frankopan'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Effortlessly erudite' Rory Stewart'Masterful' Anita Anand'Spectacularly good' Dominic SandbrookThe definitive story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times.This groundbreaking biography gives us an intimate insight into Justinian, a man who, from the humblest beginnings, rose to become ruler of much of the known world and achieved an almost god-like status. An emperor who infused even the most mundane tasks with spiritual significance. A gifted administrator obsessed with detail. A middle-aged lover who fell for a dancing girl, ruling with Empress Theodora by his side for over twenty years. A brilliant military strategist who was never on the frontline. The challenges he faced - climate change, battles over culture and identity, the first recorded global pandemic - and many of the solutions he found still resonate with us today. His legacy remains all around us. In this tour de force, Sarris shows us that in all his complexity and contradictions Justinian was, in many ways, a very modern emperor. The definitive life story of the Roman Emperor who shaped modern times. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…