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The Triumph of Christianity

How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Miquoting Jesus comes the “marvelous” (Reza Aslan, bestselling author of Zealot) story of how Christianity became the dominant religion in the West.How did a religion whose first believers were twenty or so illiterate day laborers in a remote part of the empire became the official religion of Rome, converting some thirty million people in just four ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Miquoting Jesus comes the “marvelous” (Reza Aslan, bestselling author of Zealot) story of how Christianity became the dominant religion in the West.How did a religion whose first believers were twenty or so illiterate day laborers in a remote part of the empire became the official religion of Rome, converting some thirty million people in just four
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The Twelve Caesars

by Robert Graves ...

This ancient biographical history of Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian is translated by the acclaimed classicists and author of I, Claudius.As personal secretary to Emperor Hadrian, the second century scholar Suetonius had unlimited access to the Roman Imperial archives. Drawing on this wealth of source material, he wrote a sweeping account of the lives of Rome's first twelve emperors. ... Read more

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This ancient biographical history of Roman rulers from Julius Caesar to Domitian is translated by the acclaimed classicists and author of I, Claudius.As personal secretary to Emperor Hadrian, the second century scholar Suetonius had unlimited access to the Roman Imperial archives. Drawing on this wealth of source material, he wrote a sweeping account of the lives of Rome's first twelve emperors.
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The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire (Mobi Classics)

by Edward Gibbon ...

With notes by the Rev. H. H. MilmanThe History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire was written by English historian Edward Gibbon and published in six volumes. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings. Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published in quarto sections, a common publishing practice of the ... Read more

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With notes by the Rev. H. H. MilmanThe History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire was written by English historian Edward Gibbon and published in six volumes. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings. Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published in quarto sections, a common publishing practice of the
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Following Caesar

From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire

by John Keahey ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA travel narrative following three ancient roads and looking at more than two thousand years of history of Ancient Rome through the modern eye.In 66 b.c., young, ambitious Julius Caesar, seeking recognition and authority, became the curator of the Via Appia, a road stretching from Rome to Brindisi. To gain popularity with Roman citizens along the way, he borrowed significant ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERA travel narrative following three ancient roads and looking at more than two thousand years of history of Ancient Rome through the modern eye.In 66 b.c., young, ambitious Julius Caesar, seeking recognition and authority, became the curator of the Via Appia, a road stretching from Rome to Brindisi. To gain popularity with Roman citizens along the way, he borrowed significant
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Cleopatra

La regina che sfidò Roma e conquistò l’eternità

by Alberto Angela ...

Il mondo di oggi non sarebbe lo stesso senza Cleopatra, una donna di potere, intelligente e abile che appartiene all'immaginario collettivo universale, ma la cui figura storica è ancora per molti aspetti avvolta nel mistero e non priva di risvolti enigmatici.Alberto Angela ha deciso di ricostruire le vicende della regina che in un certo senso ha conquistato Roma, rintracciando fonti storiche e ... Read more

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Il mondo di oggi non sarebbe lo stesso senza Cleopatra, una donna di potere, intelligente e abile che appartiene all'immaginario collettivo universale, ma la cui figura storica è ancora per molti aspetti avvolta nel mistero e non priva di risvolti enigmatici.Alberto Angela ha deciso di ricostruire le vicende della regina che in un certo senso ha conquistato Roma, rintracciando fonti storiche e
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The Missing Thread

A Women's History of the Ancient World

by Daisy Dunn ...

**One of The Smithsonian’s 10 best history books of 2024One of BBC History Magazine's best books of 2024“Thoroughly researched and sprightly…. a complete history of the [Mediterranean world] with the women added back in, as they always should have been.”—The New York TimesA dazzlingly ambitious history of the ancient world that places women at the center—from Cleopatra to Boudica, Sappho to Fulvia ... Read more

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**One of The Smithsonian’s 10 best history books of 2024One of BBC History Magazine's best books of 2024“Thoroughly researched and sprightly…. a complete history of the [Mediterranean world] with the women added back in, as they always should have been.”—The New York TimesA dazzlingly ambitious history of the ancient world that places women at the center—from Cleopatra to Boudica, Sappho to Fulvia
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The Complete Cicero Anthology

The Collected Works

by Marcus Tullius Cicero ...

Series series Texts From Ancient Rome
The Cicero Anthology is a collection of the most acute and incisive works of one of the greatest and most celebrated orators in all of history.Cicero is still celebrated to this day for his skills as a Roman Senator, rhetorician, orator, lawyer, and writer; and for the courage and conviction of his desperate efforts to preserve the Roman republic in the face of conspiracies and violence against ... Read more

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The Cicero Anthology is a collection of the most acute and incisive works of one of the greatest and most celebrated orators in all of history.Cicero is still celebrated to this day for his skills as a Roman Senator, rhetorician, orator, lawyer, and writer; and for the courage and conviction of his desperate efforts to preserve the Roman republic in the face of conspiracies and violence against
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The Fabric of Civilization

How Textiles Made the World

by Virginia Postrel ...

“A journey as epic, and varying, as the Silk Road itself...[The Fabric of Civilization is] like a swatch of a Florentine Renaissance brocade: carefully woven, the technique precise, the colors a mix of shade and shine and an accurate representation of the whole cloth” (The New York Times)The story of humanity is the story of textiles―as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, ... Read more

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“A journey as epic, and varying, as the Silk Road itself...[The Fabric of Civilization is] like a swatch of a Florentine Renaissance brocade: carefully woven, the technique precise, the colors a mix of shade and shine and an accurate representation of the whole cloth” (The New York Times)The story of humanity is the story of textiles―as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun,
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Lays of Ancient Rome

Epic Poems

by Thomas Babington Macaulay ...

In 'Lays of Ancient Rome,' Thomas Babington Macaulay masterfully revitalizes historical narratives through richly woven verse, capturing the valor and tumult of ancient Roman figures. Employing a rhythmic and accessible poetic style, Macaulay infuses his work with vivid imagery and passionate rhetoric, allowing readers to vividly experience Rome'Äôs storied past. The collection is not merely a ... Read more

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In 'Lays of Ancient Rome,' Thomas Babington Macaulay masterfully revitalizes historical narratives through richly woven verse, capturing the valor and tumult of ancient Roman figures. Employing a rhythmic and accessible poetic style, Macaulay infuses his work with vivid imagery and passionate rhetoric, allowing readers to vividly experience Rome'Äôs storied past. The collection is not merely a
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Clash of Legions

An utterly gripping historical adventure from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Anthony Riches

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 14 - Empire series
The legendary series, revered by readers the world over.'Riches at his absolute best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute must read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adore this group of extremely dangerous men. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A terrific series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent historical adventure with a twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐TWO EMPERORS.ONE MUST FALL.... ... Read more

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The legendary series, revered by readers the world over.'Riches at his absolute best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute must read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adore this group of extremely dangerous men. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A terrific series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent historical adventure with a twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐TWO EMPERORS.ONE MUST FALL....
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The Roman Way

by Edith Hamilton ...

The Roman Way was the author’s second book, providing contrasts between ancient Rome and present-day life. Hamilton describes life as it existed according to ancient Roman poets such as Plautus, Virgil and Juvenal, interprets Roman thought and manners, and compares them to people’s lives in the twentieth century. She also suggests how Roman ideas can be applied to the modern world. ... Read more

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The Roman Way was the author’s second book, providing contrasts between ancient Rome and present-day life. Hamilton describes life as it existed according to ancient Roman poets such as Plautus, Virgil and Juvenal, interprets Roman thought and manners, and compares them to people’s lives in the twentieth century. She also suggests how Roman ideas can be applied to the modern world.
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The Fall of Carthage

The Punic Wars 265-146BC

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome had far-reaching consequences for the history of the Western World, namely the ascendancy of Rome. An epic of war and ... Read more

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The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than in any wars fought before the modern era, while the eventual outcome had far-reaching consequences for the history of the Western World, namely the ascendancy of Rome. An epic of war and
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The Rise of Rome

The Making of the World's Greatest Empire

by Anthony Everitt ...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE KANSAS CITY STARFrom Anthony Everitt, the bestselling author of acclaimed biographies of Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian*,* comes a riveting, magisterial account of Rome and its remarkable ascent from an obscure agrarian backwater to the greatest empire the world has ever known.Emerging as a market town from a cluster of hill villages in the eighth and ... Read more

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE KANSAS CITY STARFrom Anthony Everitt, the bestselling author of acclaimed biographies of Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian*,* comes a riveting, magisterial account of Rome and its remarkable ascent from an obscure agrarian backwater to the greatest empire the world has ever known.Emerging as a market town from a cluster of hill villages in the eighth and
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SPQR

A History of Ancient Rome

by Mary Beard ...

New York Times BestsellerA New York Times Notable BookNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, Foreign Affairs, and Kirkus ReviewsFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award (Nonfiction)Shortlisted for the Cundill Prize in Historical LiteratureFinalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History)A San Francisco Chronicle</e... ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerA New York Times Notable BookNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, Foreign Affairs, and Kirkus ReviewsFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award (Nonfiction)Shortlisted for the Cundill Prize in Historical LiteratureFinalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History)A San Francisco Chronicle</e...
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Conquest

The Roman Invasion of Britain

by Ferdinand Addis ...

The epic, monumental story of the Roman conquest of Britain, from Caesar's first invasion attempt in 55 BC to the fall of the Roman Empire.Britain wasn't conquered in a day. Caesar invaded twice, but didn't try to complete a conquest of the island. It was only when Claudius and his legions arrived in AD 43 that true colonization was possible. Forty years later, almost the whole of southern Britain ... Read more

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The epic, monumental story of the Roman conquest of Britain, from Caesar's first invasion attempt in 55 BC to the fall of the Roman Empire.Britain wasn't conquered in a day. Caesar invaded twice, but didn't try to complete a conquest of the island. It was only when Claudius and his legions arrived in AD 43 that true colonization was possible. Forty years later, almost the whole of southern Britain
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Osman's Dream

The History of the Ottoman Empire

by Caroline Finkel ...

The definitive history of the Ottoman Empire“Lucid, judicious and enjoyable.” (Times Literary Supplement)The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and most influential empires in world history. Its reach extended to three continents and it survived for more than six centuries, but its history is too often colored by the memory of its bloody final throes on the battlefields of World War I.In this ... Read more

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The definitive history of the Ottoman Empire“Lucid, judicious and enjoyable.” (Times Literary Supplement)The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and most influential empires in world history. Its reach extended to three continents and it survived for more than six centuries, but its history is too often colored by the memory of its bloody final throes on the battlefields of World War I.In this
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The Quest of the Historical Jesus

by Albert Schweitzer ...

In this broad survey of the efforts to establish, amend, or deny the historical Jesus, Albert Schweitzer presents the history of a debate about what mattered most to millions of people: If God had entered human history, what could history tell about it? Throughout the course of this heated and prolonged dispute, one retelling of the life of Jesus followed another, enjoying -- in Schweitzer's ... Read more

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In this broad survey of the efforts to establish, amend, or deny the historical Jesus, Albert Schweitzer presents the history of a debate about what mattered most to millions of people: If God had entered human history, what could history tell about it? Throughout the course of this heated and prolonged dispute, one retelling of the life of Jesus followed another, enjoying -- in Schweitzer's
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The Origin of Empire

Rome from the Republic to Hadrian

by David Potter ...

Series Book 4 - History of the Ancient World
Beginning with the Roman army’s first foray beyond its borders and concluding with the death of Hadrian in 138 CE, this panoramic history of the early Roman Empire recounts the wars, leaders, and social transformations that lay the foundations of imperial success.Between 264 BCE, when the Roman army crossed into Sicily, and the death of Hadrian nearly three hundred years later, Rome became one of ... Read more

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Beginning with the Roman army’s first foray beyond its borders and concluding with the death of Hadrian in 138 CE, this panoramic history of the early Roman Empire recounts the wars, leaders, and social transformations that lay the foundations of imperial success.Between 264 BCE, when the Roman army crossed into Sicily, and the death of Hadrian nearly three hundred years later, Rome became one of
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Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome

by Anthony Everitt ...

“A fascinating insight into the mind of the Roman emperor.”—Sunday Telegraph (London)Born in A.D. 76, Hadrian lived through and ruled during a tempestuous era, a time when the Colosseum was opened to the public and Pompeii was buried under a mountain of lava and ash. Acclaimed author Anthony Everitt vividly recounts Hadrian’s thrilling life, in which the emperor brings a century of disorder and ... Read more

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“A fascinating insight into the mind of the Roman emperor.”—Sunday Telegraph (London)Born in A.D. 76, Hadrian lived through and ruled during a tempestuous era, a time when the Colosseum was opened to the public and Pompeii was buried under a mountain of lava and ash. Acclaimed author Anthony Everitt vividly recounts Hadrian’s thrilling life, in which the emperor brings a century of disorder and
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When Jesus Became God

The Epic Fight over Christ's Divinity in the Last Days of Rome

by Richard E. Rubenstein ...

"[A] panoramic view of early Christianity as it developed against the backdrop of the Roman Empire of the fourth century" ( Publishers Weekly).The story of Jesus is well known, as is the story of Christian persecutions during the Roman Empire. The history of fervent debate, civil strife, and bloody riots within the Christian community as it was coming into being, however, is a side of ancient ... Read more

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"[A] panoramic view of early Christianity as it developed against the backdrop of the Roman Empire of the fourth century" ( Publishers Weekly).The story of Jesus is well known, as is the story of Christian persecutions during the Roman Empire. The history of fervent debate, civil strife, and bloody riots within the Christian community as it was coming into being, however, is a side of ancient
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Soldier of Rome: Crisis on the Danube

The Artorian Dynasty, #2

by James Mace ...

Series Book 2 - The Artorian Dynasty
Since the reign of Emperor Tiberius, an uneasy peace has existed along the Danube frontier between the various Sarmatian tribal kingdoms to the north and the Roman Empire to the south. Now, a new threat has emerged in Dacia, as the aged King Duras seeks to unite his people; a feat not witnessed since the legendary King Burebista more than a century before. With great audacity, Duras sends his heir ... Read more

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Since the reign of Emperor Tiberius, an uneasy peace has existed along the Danube frontier between the various Sarmatian tribal kingdoms to the north and the Roman Empire to the south. Now, a new threat has emerged in Dacia, as the aged King Duras seeks to unite his people; a feat not witnessed since the legendary King Burebista more than a century before. With great audacity, Duras sends his heir
... Read more
Gladiators

Deadly Arena Sports of Ancient Rome

by Christopher Epplett ...

A history of gladiators-with an added bite!It’s hard for modern readers to truly grasp the spectacle that was arena sports in ancient Rome, which pitted man against man and man against beast in mortal combat. Our modern games of football and hockey, or even boxing and MMA, truly pale in comparison. The Gladiators is a comprehensive survey of these ancient sports, focusing on gladiatorial combat ... Read more

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A history of gladiators-with an added bite!It’s hard for modern readers to truly grasp the spectacle that was arena sports in ancient Rome, which pitted man against man and man against beast in mortal combat. Our modern games of football and hockey, or even boxing and MMA, truly pale in comparison. The Gladiators is a comprehensive survey of these ancient sports, focusing on gladiatorial combat
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The Roads to Rome

A History of Imperial Expansion

by Catherine Fletcher ...

Inspired by original research and filled with color and drama, this is an exploration of two thousand years of history as seen through one the greatest imperial networks ever built."All roads lead to Rome” is a medieval proverb, but it's also true: today's European roads still follow the networks of the ancient empire—and these ancient roads continue to grip our modern imaginations as a physical ... Read more

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Inspired by original research and filled with color and drama, this is an exploration of two thousand years of history as seen through one the greatest imperial networks ever built."All roads lead to Rome” is a medieval proverb, but it's also true: today's European roads still follow the networks of the ancient empire—and these ancient roads continue to grip our modern imaginations as a physical
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Early Greek Alphabetic Writing

A Linguistic Approach

by Natalia Elvira Astoreca ...

Series Book 5 - Contexts of and Relations between Early Writing Systems (CREWS)
Despite the flourishing of epichoric studies on the Archaic Greek scripts in the 1960s, embodied by archaeologists Lilian Hamilton Jeffery and Margherita Guarducci, most scholarship on early alphabetic writing in Greece has focused on questions around the origin of ‘the Greek alphabet’ instead of acknowledging the diversity of alphabetic systems that emerged in Geometric and Archaic times. The ... Read more

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Despite the flourishing of epichoric studies on the Archaic Greek scripts in the 1960s, embodied by archaeologists Lilian Hamilton Jeffery and Margherita Guarducci, most scholarship on early alphabetic writing in Greece has focused on questions around the origin of ‘the Greek alphabet’ instead of acknowledging the diversity of alphabetic systems that emerged in Geometric and Archaic times. The
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