Alcock, Joan P. (Joan Pilsbury)

Overview

Works:	43 works in 114 publications in 1 language and 2,653 library holdings
Genres:	History Guidebooks Tours Pictorial works
Roles:	Author, Composer, Other
Classifications:	TX353, 641.30093

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Joan P Alcock

Food in the ancient world by Joan P Alcock( )

10 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 1,467 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The ways of life of four great ancient civilizations--Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Celtic--are illuminated here through their foodways. As these cultures moved toward settled agriculture, a time of experimentation and learning began. Cities emerged, and with them consumer societies that needed to be supplied. The book draws on writings of classical authors such as Petronius, Galen, and Cato as well as archeological findings to present insight into ancient peoples.--From publisher description

Daily life of the pagan celts by Joan P Alcock( Book )

9 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to the daily life of the Celts living in Britain, Ireland and Europe during the Iron Age and into the Roman period, c. 600 BC - c. AD 200, based on archaeological, literary and linguistic evidence. --from vendor description

Book of life in Roman Britain by Joan P Alcock( Book )

4 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A study of life in Roman Britain which discusses the public and private lives of the Romano-British and their work, leisure and entertainments. It examines domestic housing in both town and countryside and topics such as diet and medicine. Slavery, religion, art and education are also considered

Food in Roman Britain by Joan P Alcock( Book )

11 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Food in Roman Britain examines archaeological evidence to discover the full range of natural and imported foods in Roman Britain

Bread : a slice of history by John Marchant( Book )

5 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Food and cooking

Life in Roman Britain by Joan P Alcock( Book )

7 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

'Life in Roman Britain' discusses both the public and private lives of the Romano-British - their recreation, leisure time and public entertainments. The author examines domestic housing in both town and country, with information on eating habits

A brief history of Roman Britain by Joan P Alcock( Book )

4 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In BC 55 Julius Caesar came, saw, conquered and then left. It was not until AD 43 that the Emperor Claudius crossed the channel and made Britain the western outpost of the Roman Empire that would span from the Scottish border to Persia. For the next 400 years the island would be transformed. Within that period would see the rise of Londinium, almost immediately burnt to the ground in 60 AD by Boudicca; Hadrian's Wall which was constructed in 112 AD to keep the northern tribes at bay as well as the birth of the Emperor Constantine in third century York. Interwoven with the historical narrativ

English Heritage book of life in Roman Britain by Joan P Alcock( Book )

5 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"What did the Romans do after they conquered Britain and what was the reaction of the native population? Where did ordinary people live and how did they occupy themselves - at work and at play? These questions and more are answered in this new and accessible look at all aspects of life in Roman Britain. Everything is covered from domestic housing in both town and country, to religious beliefs, arts and cookery, public and private entertainment; as well as often-ignored aspects of Roman society, such as the treatment of slaves and education of children."--Jacket

Londinium : a practical guide to the visible remains of Roman London by Joan P Alcock( Book )

7 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 41 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Life in ancient Rome by Joan P Alcock( Book )

3 editions published in 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Ancient Rome, as a subject, has always attracted and fascinated people. The extent of its vast empire, much of it a result of its efficient military power, was such that many Romans believed that they governed the whole world, as it was then known, and that it was their right and destiny to do this. That empire has influenced later civilisations and its classical tradition can be seen in our own time in such diverse areas as language, customs, architecture and modes of thought. Visitors to Rome, throughout the centuries, have marvelled at its monuments and speculated on the lives of its people." "This book, concentrating on life in the city of Rome in the late republic and the empire, also takes examples from Rome's provinces. Readers will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of its people through Rome's government, administration, economy and trade. They can contemplate how ordinary Romans lived their daily lives - how they worshipped, travelled, fed themselves, entertained

Discovering Lancashire by Joan P Alcock( Book )

2 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 25 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discovering Cheshire by Joan P Alcock( Book )

3 editions published between 1971 and 1975 in English and Undetermined and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discovering Derbyshire and the Peak District by Joan P Alcock( Book )

2 editions published between 1972 and 1976 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Methodism in Congleton: a history of the Wagg Street and the Kinsey Street Circuits in Congleton and the Surrounding area by Joan P Alcock( Book )

3 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discovering Nottinghamshire by Joan P Alcock( Book )

1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discovering Staffordshire by Joan P Alcock( Book )

1 edition published in 1973 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Congleton by Joan P Alcock( Book )

2 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discovering Salop by Joan P Alcock( Book )

1 edition published in 1975 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Cheshire inns signs by Joan P Alcock( Book )

1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book takes the reader on a tour of Cheshire's inns past and present, discovering the origins of their names and the stories behind the signs

Congleton through time by Joan P Alcock( Book )

3 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide