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Classical Mythology A to Z

An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places

de Annette Giesecke ...

A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology.Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the ... Leer más

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A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology.Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the
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The Spartacus War

de Barry Strauss ...

An authoritative account from the classical historian and bestselling author of Ten Caesars about the true story of the legendary Spartacus, leader of the greatest slave revolt in history, the rebellion that rocked and nearly destroyed the Roman Republic, and the inspiration for countless novels and films.The Spartacus War is the extraordinary story of the most famous slave rebellion in the ... Leer más

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An authoritative account from the classical historian and bestselling author of Ten Caesars about the true story of the legendary Spartacus, leader of the greatest slave revolt in history, the rebellion that rocked and nearly destroyed the Roman Republic, and the inspiration for countless novels and films.The Spartacus War is the extraordinary story of the most famous slave rebellion in the
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Julius Caesar

de Philip Freeman ...

Series series Gift for History Buffs
A fascinating, comprehensive portrait of Julius Caesar, the cunning Roman conqueror, politician, writer, and complex man who transformed Rome and forever changed the course of history.More than two thousand years after his death, Julius Caesar remains one of the great figures of history. He shaped Rome for generations, and his name became a synonym for “emperor”—not only in Rome but as far away as ... Leer más

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A fascinating, comprehensive portrait of Julius Caesar, the cunning Roman conqueror, politician, writer, and complex man who transformed Rome and forever changed the course of history.More than two thousand years after his death, Julius Caesar remains one of the great figures of history. He shaped Rome for generations, and his name became a synonym for “emperor”—not only in Rome but as far away as
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The Complete Livy: The History of Rome

Ab Urbe Condita Libri

de Titus Livius ...

Series series Texts From Ancient Rome
"The History of Rome", or "Ab Urbe Condita Libri" is a monumental history of Ancient Rome written in Latin around 27 BC by the historian Titus Livius, known in English as Livy.This complete anthology of Livy contains all 35 volumes of Livy's work in one ebook, offering great value to readers, instead of splitting them into several different volumes to be sold separately."The History of Rome" ... Leer más

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"The History of Rome", or "Ab Urbe Condita Libri" is a monumental history of Ancient Rome written in Latin around 27 BC by the historian Titus Livius, known in English as Livy.This complete anthology of Livy contains all 35 volumes of Livy's work in one ebook, offering great value to readers, instead of splitting them into several different volumes to be sold separately."The History of Rome"
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Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul

Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World

de John Philip Newell ...

A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality—listening to the sacred around us and inside of us—can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves.John Philip Newell shares the long, hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection ... Leer más

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A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality—listening to the sacred around us and inside of us—can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves.John Philip Newell shares the long, hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection
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Cambridge Medieval History: The Eastern Roman Empire

de J.B. Bury ...

The Cambridge Medieval History collection on the Eastern Roman Empire is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the Eastern Empire, from the Balkans to Armenia. The collection is an exhaustive resource, discussing the empire from 500 1500 A.D. Topics such as the history of the Bulgarian kingdom, Armenia, the Venetian occupation of Greece , the Golden Horde, the Seljuqs, and the ... Leer más

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The Cambridge Medieval History collection on the Eastern Roman Empire is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the Eastern Empire, from the Balkans to Armenia. The collection is an exhaustive resource, discussing the empire from 500 1500 A.D. Topics such as the history of the Bulgarian kingdom, Armenia, the Venetian occupation of Greece , the Golden Horde, the Seljuqs, and the
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SPQR

A History of Ancient Rome

de 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 Hol... ... Leer más

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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 Hol...
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The Fabric of Civilization

How Textiles Made the World

de 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, ... Leer más

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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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The Lives of the Caesars

de Tom Holland, Suetonius ...

Traducido por Tom Holland ...

Series series A Penguin Classics Hardcover
**A masterful new translation of Suetonius' renowned biography of the twelve Caesars, bringing to life a portrait of the first Roman emperors in stunning detailA Penguin Classic**The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, where emperors had no choice but to fight, to thrill, to dazzle. To rule as a Caesar was to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world. No biographies invite us ... Leer más

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**A masterful new translation of Suetonius' renowned biography of the twelve Caesars, bringing to life a portrait of the first Roman emperors in stunning detailA Penguin Classic**The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, where emperors had no choice but to fight, to thrill, to dazzle. To rule as a Caesar was to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world. No biographies invite us
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Venus and Aphrodite

A Biography of Desire

de Bettany Hughes ...

A “lively, wide-ranging” (*TheTimes,* UK)**cultural history of the goddess of loveAphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, rising out of a froth of white foam. But long before the ancient Greeks conceived of this voluptuous blonde, she existed as an early spirit of fertility on the shores of Cyprus—and thousands of years before that, as a ferocious warrior-goddess in the Middle East. ... Leer más

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A “lively, wide-ranging” (*TheTimes,* UK)**cultural history of the goddess of loveAphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, rising out of a froth of white foam. But long before the ancient Greeks conceived of this voluptuous blonde, she existed as an early spirit of fertility on the shores of Cyprus—and thousands of years before that, as a ferocious warrior-goddess in the Middle East.
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The Missing Thread

A Women's History of the Ancient World

de 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 ... Leer más

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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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Clodia of Rome

Champion of the Republic

de Douglas Boin ...

**"A breath of fresh air blowing through the history of the Roman world." —Mike Duncan, New York Times best-selling author of The Storm Before the StormA thrilling new history of the late Roman Republic, told through one woman’s quest for justice.**One of Rome’s most powerful women, Clodia has been maligned over two thousand years as a promiscuous, husband-murdering harlot—thanks to her starring ... Leer más

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**"A breath of fresh air blowing through the history of the Roman world." —Mike Duncan, New York Times best-selling author of The Storm Before the StormA thrilling new history of the late Roman Republic, told through one woman’s quest for justice.**One of Rome’s most powerful women, Clodia has been maligned over two thousand years as a promiscuous, husband-murdering harlot—thanks to her starring
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The Wonders of Pompeii

Unveiling the Secrets of a Lost City

de Marc Monnier ...

In "The Wonders of Pompeii," Marc Monnier offers an evocative exploration of the ancient Roman city that met its tragic fate in 79 AD. Through a blend of meticulous historical detail and vivid descriptive language, Monnier captures the vibrancy of Pompeii before the cataclysm, painting a portrait of its societal dynamics, architecture, and daily life. The narrative traverses the delicate balance ... Leer más

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In "The Wonders of Pompeii," Marc Monnier offers an evocative exploration of the ancient Roman city that met its tragic fate in 79 AD. Through a blend of meticulous historical detail and vivid descriptive language, Monnier captures the vibrancy of Pompeii before the cataclysm, painting a portrait of its societal dynamics, architecture, and daily life. The narrative traverses the delicate balance
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Dynasty

The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar

de Tom Holland ...

A “startlingly visceral” (The New York Times) portrait of Rome’s first imperial dynasty, from Augustus to Nero—by the acclaimed author of Rubicon and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“Holland is a master of narrative history. On the strength of Dynasty, he deserves a laurel wreath.” —The Washington PostIn Dynasty, Tom Holland traces the astonishing century-long story of the ... ... Leer más

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A “startlingly visceral” (The New York Times) portrait of Rome’s first imperial dynasty, from Augustus to Nero—by the acclaimed author of Rubicon and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“Holland is a master of narrative history. On the strength of Dynasty, he deserves a laurel wreath.” —The Washington PostIn Dynasty, Tom Holland traces the astonishing century-long story of the ...
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The Origin of Empire

Rome from the Republic to Hadrian

de David Potter ...

Series Libro 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 ... Leer más

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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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Rubicon

The Last Years of the Roman Republic

de Tom Holland ...

**A vivid historical account of the social world of Julius Caesar’s Rome as it moved from republic to empire, from the acclaimed author of Dynasty and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“A fascinating picture of Roman city life . . . In every aspect of this story, Holland expertly makes the Romans, so alien and yet so familiar, relevant to us.”—Los Angeles Times“Stunning . . . Holland ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

**A vivid historical account of the social world of Julius Caesar’s Rome as it moved from republic to empire, from the acclaimed author of Dynasty and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“A fascinating picture of Roman city life . . . In every aspect of this story, Holland expertly makes the Romans, so alien and yet so familiar, relevant to us.”—Los Angeles Times“Stunning . . . Holland
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Emperor of Rome

Ruling the Ancient World

de Mary Beard ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBest Books of 2023: New Yorker, The Economist, SmithsonianMost Anticipated Books of Fall: Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, TODAY, Literary Hub, and Publishers Weekly"A vivid way to re-examine what we know, and don’t, about life at the top.... Emperor of Rome is a masterly group portrait, an invitation to think skeptically but not contemptuously of a familiar c ... Leer más

$15.09 USD

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBest Books of 2023: New Yorker, The Economist, SmithsonianMost Anticipated Books of Fall: Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, TODAY, Literary Hub, and Publishers Weekly"A vivid way to re-examine what we know, and don’t, about life at the top.... Emperor of Rome is a masterly group portrait, an invitation to think skeptically but not contemptuously of a familiar c
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The Storm Before the Storm

The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic

de Mike Duncan ...

From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city ... Leer más

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From the creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions comes the fascinating history of the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.**"Remarkably engaging." —**Washington PostThe Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city
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【歷史的轉換期1】前220年．帝國與世界史的誕生

《歴史の転換期1》B.C.220年帝国と世界史の誕生

Traducido por 郭清華 ...

de 南川高志, 宮崎麻子, 藤井崇, 宮宅潔 ...

Series Libro 1 - 歷史的轉換期
想理解歷史，轉換視角是不夠的這套書，讓你完全扭轉世界史的理解方式！────────────────給我一個年分，我就給你全世界────────────────創新橫切式敘事　多空間的比較視野　著眼關鍵年分的全球史通述打破單一國族語言，展現跨地域的相遇和連結★★★★★歷史教科書權威　日本山川出版社70周年紀念鉅獻★★★★★中央研究院近代史研究所助研究員　陳建守　選書企畫成功大學歷史學系教授　翁嘉聲　專文導讀--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------西元前220年，人類歷史的轉捩點────────◆西方：羅馬帝國正式成形，與迦太基的戰爭深化了羅馬做為「帝國... ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

想理解歷史，轉換視角是不夠的這套書，讓你完全扭轉世界史的理解方式！────────────────給我一個年分，我就給你全世界────────────────創新橫切式敘事　多空間的比較視野　著眼關鍵年分的全球史通述打破單一國族語言，展現跨地域的相遇和連結★★★★★歷史教科書權威　日本山川出版社70周年紀念鉅獻★★★★★中央研究院近代史研究所助研究員　陳建守　選書企畫成功大學歷史學系教授　翁嘉聲　專文導讀--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------西元前220年，人類歷史的轉捩點────────◆西方：羅馬帝國正式成形，與迦太基的戰爭深化了羅馬做為「帝國...
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Not Built in a Day

How Slavery Made the Roman Empire

de Emma Southon ...

From acclaimed historian Emma Southon, a groundbreaking history of Ancient Rome, showing how the empire was built, fueled, and shaped by its enslaved people.When Julius Caesar conquered Gaul he boasted that he killed a million Gauls and enslaved a million more. This is the truth about the Roman empire: Rome could not function without slavery as it underpinned every single part of their economy ... Leer más

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From acclaimed historian Emma Southon, a groundbreaking history of Ancient Rome, showing how the empire was built, fueled, and shaped by its enslaved people.When Julius Caesar conquered Gaul he boasted that he killed a million Gauls and enslaved a million more. This is the truth about the Roman empire: Rome could not function without slavery as it underpinned every single part of their economy
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Agricola: Warrior

In Nero's Rome, ambition is a dangerous thing... A powerful Roman adventure novel by Simon Turney

de Simon Turney ...

Series Libro 2 - Agricola
SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN NOVEL AGRICOLA: CONQUEROR AVAILABLE NOW!A thrilling Roman historical adventure in a series based around one of the most renowned and intriguing figures of Ancient Rome.In Nero's Rome, ambition is a dangerous thing...Agricola has won renown for his military exploits in Britannia. Now returned to Rome with his new family, he seeks t... ... Leer más

$6.29 USD

SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN NOVEL AGRICOLA: CONQUEROR AVAILABLE NOW!A thrilling Roman historical adventure in a series based around one of the most renowned and intriguing figures of Ancient Rome.In Nero's Rome, ambition is a dangerous thing...Agricola has won renown for his military exploits in Britannia. Now returned to Rome with his new family, he seeks t...
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Caesar and Christ

The Story of Civilization, Volume III

de Will Durant ...

Series series The Story of Civilization
The Story of Civilization, Volume III: A history of Roman civilization and of Christianity from their beginnings to A.D. 325. This is the third volume of the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning series. ... Leer más

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The Story of Civilization, Volume III: A history of Roman civilization and of Christianity from their beginnings to A.D. 325. This is the third volume of the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning series.
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Rome and Persia

The Seven Hundred Year Rivalry

de Adrian Goldsworthy ...

**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ... Leer más

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**The extraordinary history of the epic rivalry between the ancient world’s two great superpowers.“Magnificent.” —Spectator**The Roman Empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale. Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires
... Leer más
Soldier of Rome: Kingdoms Fall

The Artorian Dynasty, #7

de James Mace ...

Series Libro 7 - The Artorian Dynasty
The year is 104 A.D. Two years have passed since King Decebalus knelt in submission to Emperor Trajan. The recent war between Rome and Dacia was brutal and costly for both sides. The graves of many thousands lie between the River Danube and the gates of Sarmizegetusa. With peace finally come to the frontier, Trajan returns to Rome in triumph. Yet Decebalus' feigned surrender was but a ruse. With ... Leer más

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The year is 104 A.D. Two years have passed since King Decebalus knelt in submission to Emperor Trajan. The recent war between Rome and Dacia was brutal and costly for both sides. The graves of many thousands lie between the River Danube and the gates of Sarmizegetusa. With peace finally come to the frontier, Trajan returns to Rome in triumph. Yet Decebalus' feigned surrender was but a ruse. With
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