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The Tyrants of Syracuse Volume I

480–367 BC

by Jeff Champion ...

Series Book 1 - The Tyrants of Syracuse
Volume one of this sweeping history chronicles the turbulent ancient history of Syracuse from the rise of Gelon to the death of Dionysius I.Situated at the heart of the Mediterranean, Syracuse was one of the most important city-states of the classical Greek world. Coveted for its wealth and strategic location, it was caught in the middle as Carthage, Epirus, Athens and then Rome each battled to ... Read more

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Volume one of this sweeping history chronicles the turbulent ancient history of Syracuse from the rise of Gelon to the death of Dionysius I.Situated at the heart of the Mediterranean, Syracuse was one of the most important city-states of the classical Greek world. Coveted for its wealth and strategic location, it was caught in the middle as Carthage, Epirus, Athens and then Rome each battled to
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Pyrrhus of Epirus

by Jeff Champion ...

This military biography chronicles the dramatic life of the Ancient Greek ruler whose name became synonymous with self-defeating victory.One of the most influential rulers of the Hellenistic period, Pyrrhus's life was marked by profound reversals of fortune. Though he was born into the royal house of Epirus in northwest Greece, Pyrrhus was raised in exile. He nevertheless prospered in the chaotic ... Read more

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This military biography chronicles the dramatic life of the Ancient Greek ruler whose name became synonymous with self-defeating victory.One of the most influential rulers of the Hellenistic period, Pyrrhus's life was marked by profound reversals of fortune. Though he was born into the royal house of Epirus in northwest Greece, Pyrrhus was raised in exile. He nevertheless prospered in the chaotic
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Antigonus the One-Eyed

Greatest of the Successors

by Jeff Champion ...

The author of Pyrrhus of Epirus "tells the exciting story of one of those competing to succeed Alexander the Great . . . Recommended." —FiretrenchPlutarch described Antigonus the One Eyed (382-301 BC) as "the oldest and greatest of Alexander's successors." Antigonus loyally served both Philip II and Alexander the Great as they converted his native Macedonia into an empire stretching from India to ... Read more

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The author of Pyrrhus of Epirus "tells the exciting story of one of those competing to succeed Alexander the Great . . . Recommended." —FiretrenchPlutarch described Antigonus the One Eyed (382-301 BC) as "the oldest and greatest of Alexander's successors." Antigonus loyally served both Philip II and Alexander the Great as they converted his native Macedonia into an empire stretching from India to
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The Tyrants of Syracuse Volume II

War in Ancient Sicily, 367–211 BC

by Jeff Champion ...

Series Book 2 - The Tyrants of Syracuse
This is the story of one of the most important classical cities, Syracuse, and its struggles (both internal and external) for freedom and survival. Situated at the heart of the Mediterranean, Syracuse was caught in the middle as Carthage, Pyrrhus of Epirus, Athens and then Rome battled to gain control of Sicily. The threat of expansionist enemies on all sides made for a tumultuous situation within ... Read more

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This is the story of one of the most important classical cities, Syracuse, and its struggles (both internal and external) for freedom and survival. Situated at the heart of the Mediterranean, Syracuse was caught in the middle as Carthage, Pyrrhus of Epirus, Athens and then Rome battled to gain control of Sicily. The threat of expansionist enemies on all sides made for a tumultuous situation within
... Read more

Rome's Great Eastern War

Lucullus, Pompey and the Conquest of the East, 74–62 BC

by Gareth C. Sampson ...

This military history of Ancient Rome analyses the empire's revitalized push against rising enemies to the East.In the century since Rome's defeat of the Seleucid Empire in the 180s BC, the East was dominated by the rise of new empires: Parthia, Armenia, and Pontus, each vying to recreate the glories of the Persian Empire. By the 80s BC, the Pontic Empire of Mithridates had grown so bold that it ... Read more

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This military history of Ancient Rome analyses the empire's revitalized push against rising enemies to the East.In the century since Rome's defeat of the Seleucid Empire in the 180s BC, the East was dominated by the rise of new empires: Parthia, Armenia, and Pontus, each vying to recreate the glories of the Persian Empire. By the 80s BC, the Pontic Empire of Mithridates had grown so bold that it
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Gaiseric

The Vandal Who Destroyed Rome

by Ian Hughes ...

While Gaiseric has not become a household name like other 'barbarian' leaders such as Attila or Genghis Khan, his sack of Rome in AD455 has made his tribe, the Vandals, synonymous with mindless destruction. Gaiseric, however, was no moronic thug, proving himself a highly skilful political and military leader and was one of the dominant forces in Western Mediterranean region for almost half a ... Read more

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While Gaiseric has not become a household name like other 'barbarian' leaders such as Attila or Genghis Khan, his sack of Rome in AD455 has made his tribe, the Vandals, synonymous with mindless destruction. Gaiseric, however, was no moronic thug, proving himself a highly skilful political and military leader and was one of the dominant forces in Western Mediterranean region for almost half a
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The Goths

by Simon MacDowall ...

Series series Conquerors of the Roman Empire
The fascinating history of "a race that simply would not accept defeat" ( Books Monthly).In the late fourth century, pressure from the Huns forced the Goths to cross the Danube into the Roman Empire. The resultant Battle of Adrianople in 378 was one of Rome's greatest defeats. Both western (Visigoth) and eastern (Ostrogoth) branches of the Goths had a complex relationship with the Romans, ... Read more

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The fascinating history of "a race that simply would not accept defeat" ( Books Monthly).In the late fourth century, pressure from the Huns forced the Goths to cross the Danube into the Roman Empire. The resultant Battle of Adrianople in 378 was one of Rome's greatest defeats. Both western (Visigoth) and eastern (Ostrogoth) branches of the Goths had a complex relationship with the Romans,
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Aetius

Attila's Nemesis

by Ian Hughes ...

"The history of Aetius' life and his dealings with Attila . . . [and] of the (western) Roman Empire throughout the pivotal fifth century." — Ancient Warfare MagazineIn AD 453, Attila—with a huge force composed of Huns, allies, and vassals drawn from his already-vast empire—was rampaging westward across Gaul (essentially modern France), then still nominally part of the Western Roman Empire. Laying ... Read more

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"The history of Aetius' life and his dealings with Attila . . . [and] of the (western) Roman Empire throughout the pivotal fifth century." — Ancient Warfare MagazineIn AD 453, Attila—with a huge force composed of Huns, allies, and vassals drawn from his already-vast empire—was rampaging westward across Gaul (essentially modern France), then still nominally part of the Western Roman Empire. Laying
... Read more
Roman Conquests: Asia Minor, Syria and Armenia

by Richard Evans ...

Series series Roman Conquests
An eminent historian examines ancient Roman warfare in West Asia in this authoritative and engaging chronicle.As the Romans conquered Greece and Macedonia, they were drawn east by a powerful new rival, the Seleucid Empire. Soon Roman armies were crossing into Asia for the first time, facing the most powerful Hellenistic state to be created by the successors of Alexander.Though Rome defeated the ... Read more

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An eminent historian examines ancient Roman warfare in West Asia in this authoritative and engaging chronicle.As the Romans conquered Greece and Macedonia, they were drawn east by a powerful new rival, the Seleucid Empire. Soon Roman armies were crossing into Asia for the first time, facing the most powerful Hellenistic state to be created by the successors of Alexander.Though Rome defeated the
... Read more
The Anglo-Saxons at War, 800–1066

by Paul Hill ...

The historian and archeologist presents a vivid and comprehensive account of warfare in early Medieval England.In this compelling new study, Paull Hill reveals what documentary records and the growing body of archaeological evidence can tell us about war and combat in the age of the great Anglo-Saxon kings. The violent centuries before the Norman Conquest come to life in this detailed account of ... Read more

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The historian and archeologist presents a vivid and comprehensive account of warfare in early Medieval England.In this compelling new study, Paull Hill reveals what documentary records and the growing body of archaeological evidence can tell us about war and combat in the age of the great Anglo-Saxon kings. The violent centuries before the Norman Conquest come to life in this detailed account of
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Roman Conquests: North Africa

by Nic Fields ...

Series series Roman Conquests
The third in the Roman Conquests series will briefly cover Rome's first forays into the dark continent during the First and Second Punic Wars, then cover in detail her vindictive final conquest and destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War. The subsequent long wars against the slippery Numidian prince, Jugurtha, which tested the Roman military system to the limit, also occupy a central place. ... Read more

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The third in the Roman Conquests series will briefly cover Rome's first forays into the dark continent during the First and Second Punic Wars, then cover in detail her vindictive final conquest and destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War. The subsequent long wars against the slippery Numidian prince, Jugurtha, which tested the Roman military system to the limit, also occupy a central place.
... Read more
The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean

The Ancient World Economy & the Kingdoms of Africa, Arabia & India

by Raoul McLaughlin ...

This study of ancient Roman shipping and trade across continents reveals the Roman Empire's far-reaching impact in the ancient world.In ancient times, large fleets of Roman merchant ships set sail from Egypt on voyages across the Indian Ocean. They sailed from Roman ports on the Red Sea to distant kingdoms on the east coast of Africa and southern Arabia. Many continued their voyages across the ... Read more

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This study of ancient Roman shipping and trade across continents reveals the Roman Empire's far-reaching impact in the ancient world.In ancient times, large fleets of Roman merchant ships set sail from Egypt on voyages across the Indian Ocean. They sailed from Roman ports on the Red Sea to distant kingdoms on the east coast of Africa and southern Arabia. Many continued their voyages across the
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