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  • Great Women of Imperial Rome

    Mothers and Wives of the Caesars

    by Jasper Burns ...
    Drawing from a broad range of documentation this book vividly characterizes eleven royal women who are brought visually to life through photographs of over 300 ancient coins and through the author's own illustrations.Spanning the period from the death of Julius Caesar in 44BC to the third century AD, and with an epilogue surveying empresses of later eras, the author's compelling biographies reveal ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

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  • A History of the Roman Empire from Its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius (27 B.C.180 A.D.)

    by J.B. Bury ...
    A History of the Roman Empire from Its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius is a massive tome chronicling the Empire from the time of Julius Caesar until the end of Marcus Aurelius reign. 29 chapters and 470 full length pages take you through the golden age of the Roman Empire under the rule of the emperors. A table of contents is included for easy navigation. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Celts

    by Alice Roberts ...
    'Informed, impeccably researched and written' Neil OliverThe Celts are one of the world's most mysterious ancient people. In this compelling account, Alice Roberts takes us on a journey across Europe, uncovering the truth about this engimatic tribe: their origins, their treasure and their enduring legacy today. What emerges is not a wild people, but a highly sophisticated tribal culture that ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Belisarius

    The Last Roman General

    by Ian Hughes ...
    A military history of the campaigns of Flavius Belisarius, the greatest general of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Emperor Justinian.Back in the 6th century, Belisarius twice defeated the Persians and reconquered North Africa from the Vandals in a single year at the age of 29, before going on to regain Spain and Italy, including Rome (briefly), from the barbarians. This book discusses the evolution ... Read more

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  • Xerxes

    Enriched edition. Makers of History

    In "Xerxes," Jacob Abbott crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the life and reign of the Persian King Xerxes I. Abbott's literary style is characterized by a blend of engaging storytelling and meticulous historical detail, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the opulence and complexity of the Achaemenid Empire. The book is both informative and accessible, providing insights into ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Gallic War

    Seven Commentaries on The Gallic War with an Eighth Commentary by Aulus Hirtius

    by Julius Caesar ...
    Translated by Carolyn Hammond ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    The Gallic War, published on the eve of the civil war which led to the end of the Roman Republic, is an autobiographical account written by one of the most famous figures of European history. On one level a straightforward narrative of the campaigns Caesar fought against the Gauls, Germans and Britons, it also serves a deeper political purpose, revealing him as a commander of breathtaking flair, ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Roman Legionary AD 69–161

    by Ross Cowan ...
    Series Book 166 - Warrior
    Between AD 69 and 161 the composition of the Roman legions was transformed. Italians were almost entirely replaced by provincial recruits, men for whom Latin was at best a second language, and yet the 'Roman-ness' of these Germans, Pannonians, Spaniards, Africans and Syrians, fostered in isolated fortresses on the frontiers, was incredibly strong. They were highly competitive, jealous of their ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Claudius

    The Twelve Caesars, is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire written by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. The work, written in AD 121 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, was the most popular work of Suetonius, at that time Hadrian's personal secretary, and is the largest among his surviving writings. The Twelve Caesars is considered very ... Read more

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  • Books of the Maccabees

    by Douay Rheims ...
    The name Maccabee in Hebrew, means "hammer". This is properly applied to the first leader of the revolt, Judas, third son of Mattathias, whose attacks were "hammer-like". The name came to be used for his brothers as well, which accounts for the title of the book.The text comes to us in three codices of the Septuagint: the Codex Sinaiticus, Codex Alexandrinus and Codex Venetus, as well as some ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Works Of Lucius Apuleius: The Golden Asse (Metamorphoses), Apologia And Florida (Mobi Collected Works)

    This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.This Collection Includes:The ... Read more

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  • A Wargamer's Guide to the Early Roman Empire

    by Daniel Mersey ...
    The Roman army of the early empire is one of the most instantly recognizable armies and enjoys a reputation for excellence. This and their many famous campaigns against a wide range of colorful foes makes this one of the most popular periods for wargamers. Covering the period from 27BC to AD284, Daniel Mersey gives a wargamers perspective of the many conflicts and offers advice on how to recreate ... Read more

    $12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Roman and Greek History

    Essays for Students and Seekers

    Series series Vol 1.
    Why does history fascinate us and why, in particular, does ancient Greek and Roman history seem to have such a powerful hold on our modern psyches? Is it the huge and heroic characters, like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, who strut across the stage with such ruthless aplomb or is it the fact that nearly all of our laws and institutions are derived from these Greek and Roman civilisations? ... Read more

    $3.53 USD