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“peter crawford”

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  • Constantius II

    Usurpers, Eunuchs and the Antichrist

    by Peter Crawford ...
    A compelling biography of Constantine I's heir: "Excellent analyses of a number of battles and sieges . . . a good read for anyone interested in the late Empire." — The NYMAS ReviewThe reign of Constantius II has been overshadowed by that of his titanic father, Constantine the Great, and his cousin and successor, the pagan Julian. But as Peter Crawford shows, Constantius deserves to be remembered ... Read more

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  • Justinian II

    The Roman Emperor Who Lost his Nose and his Throne and Regained Both

    by Peter Crawford ...
    "An exceptional, well written, exhaustively researched, and detailed biography" of the controversial Roman emperor—from the author of Constantius II ( Midwest Book Review).Justinian II became Roman emperor at a time when the Empire was beset by external enemies. His forces gained success against the Arabs and Bulgars but his religious and social policies fueled internal opposition which resulted ... Read more

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  • Emperor Leo III the Isaurian

    Imperial Saviour, Christian Icon Breaker?

    by Peter Crawford ...
    Reassesses Emperor Leo III's reign, focusing on his military, religious, and political challenges in stabilizing the Roman Empire.The Roman Empire (long since ruled from Constantinople) was in a perilous and tumultuous position in the early eighth century. Surrounded by expansionist enemies, most notably the Muslim Arab Umayyad Caliphate but also the Khazars, Slavs, Avars, Bulgars and Lombards, it ... Read more

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  • The War of the Three Gods

    Romans, Persians, and the Rise of Islam

    by Peter Crawford ...
    The War of the Three Gods is a military history of the Near and Middle East in the seventh century-with its chief focus on the reign of the Eastern Roman Emperor Heraclius (AD 610641)-a pivotal and dramatic time in world history. The Eastern Roman Empire was brought to the very brink of extinction by the Sassanid Persians before Heraclius managed to inflict a crushing defeat on the Sassanids with ... Read more

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  • Roman Emperor Zeno

    The Perils of Power Politics in Fifth-Century Constantinople

    by Peter Crawford ...
    "A very useful read for anyone interested in the Later Roman Empire, the fall of the Western Empire, and the emergence of the Byzantine State." — The NYMAS ReviewPeter Crawford examines the life and career of the fifth-century Roman emperor Zeno and the various problems he faced before and during his seventeen-year rule. Despite its length, his reign has hitherto been somewhat overlooked as ... Read more

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  • Mussolini and Hitler

    The Forging of the Fascist Alliance

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  • England in the Age of Chivalry . . . And Awful Diseases

    The Hundred Years' War and Black Death

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    Series series Very, Very Short History of England
    A revealing glimpse into the tumultuous history of England’s medieval period, full of knights in shining armor and terrible peasant suffering.Covering the violent and disease-ridden period between 1272 to 1399, England in the Age of Chivalry. . . And Awful Diseases covers the events, personages and ideas most commonly known as "medieval". This includes Geoffrey Chaucer, the Peasants revolt, the ... Read more

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  • How to Survive in Ancient Egypt

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    What would it be like if you were transported back to Thebes, 1360 BCE? This time-traveler's guide is a fascinating way to find out . . .Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Egypt and you had to start a new life there. What would you see? How would the people around you think and believe? How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? Where would you go to have ... Read more

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  • The Roman Barbarian Wars

    The Era of Roman Conquest

    by Ludwig Heinrich Dyck ...
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  • The Goths

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    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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  • Wellington: Waterloo and the Fortunes of Peace 1814–1852

    by Rory Muir ...
    The preeminent Wellington biographer presents a fascinating reassessment of the Duke's most famous victory and his political career after Waterloo.The Duke of Wellington's momentous victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo was the culminating point of a brilliant military career. Yet Wellington's achievements were far from over. He commanded the allied army of occupation in France to the ... Read more

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