Histories of the Ancient World

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Celtic Ancient Origins

This fascinating new book covers the ancient history of the Celts, from Ireland to Italy, from France to Greece. A fascinating picture is given of the origins, migrations, allegiances, society…

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Indian Ancient Origins

In the origins of Ancient India lie the seeds of gods and legends that populate the mythologies, philosophies and culture of the continent. From the migrations of the earliest people…

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Egyptian Ancient Origins

The world of Amenhotep, Tutankhamun and Ramses is a story of survival and human ingenuity, which flourished into the enduring civilisation of the Ancient Egyptians, as the first people of…

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Greek Ancient Origins

From the first Ancient Greek peoples, the Mycenaean civilization, from the 1700s BCE, through to the Greek Dark Ages and the rise of Classical Antiquity, this book is the perfect…

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Japanese Ancient Origins

A gorgeous Collector's Edition covering the history of Japan from prehistoric times to the end of the Heian period. Japan has gripped the imagination of readers of their spiritual and…

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Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales: Ancient Wisdom, Fables & Folkore

A gorgeous Collector’s Edition of Scottish folk and fairy tales full of mischief, with spirits and goblins, bogies, witches, kelpies and mer-folk lurking behind every tree and craggy rock at…

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Viking Folk & Fairy Tales: Ancient Wisdom, Fables & Folkore

Gorgeous Collector’s Edition of Viking fairy tales, bringing the magic of the natural world and combining it with the common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for their…

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African Folk & Fairy Tales: Ancient Wisdom, Fables & Folkore

Gorgeous Collector’s Edition of folk and fairy tales from the continent of Africa, with stories from regions now part of modern nations like Libya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania…

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Mythology of the World, Illustrated Encyclopedia of: A comprehensive A-Z of the myths and legends of the ancient world

Arthur Cotterell

A volume of unprecedented scale from one of the most respected academic and writer on comparative mythology, sumptuously illustrated throughout.

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In The Shadow Of The Sword: The Battle for Global Empire and the End of the Ancient World

Tom Holland

From the bestselling author of Rubicon and Persian Fire comes this thrilling panoramic account of the rise of Islam

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A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women

Emma Southon

Putting the Women Back into Roman History

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The Mad Emperor

Harry Sidebottom

What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? The life and times of the worst Roman emperor of all.

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Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age

Tom Holland

The third in the epic trilogy narrating the history of the Roman Empire from renowned historian Tom Holland

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A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome

Emma Southon

CSI: Ancient Rome - what can everyday killings tell us about the Empire and its people?

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The Enemies of Rome

Philip Matyszak

The gripping stories of the most colourful and formidable characters to challenge the might of Rome.

Until recently, it was assumed that Rome carried the torch of civilization into the…

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The Eagle and the Lion

Adrian Goldsworthy

The epic story of the imperial rivalry between two of the greatest empires of the ancient world - how they rose and eventually fell.

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Gladius: Living, Fighting and Dying in the Roman Army

Guy de la Bedoyere

Guy de la Bedoyere’s gripping narrative history gives a sense of what it was like to be a soldier in the army that brought the Romans their empire

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Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions About the Ancient Greeks and Romans

Garrett Ryan

Most books on the Roman and Greek Empires deal with famous figures or events, but Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants focuses on things that seldom appear in history…

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A History of Ancient Rome in 100 Lives

Philip Matyszak, Joanne Berry

Discover the lives of the ancient Romans, pieced together from inscriptions, discarded letters, biographies and myth over two thousand years of history.

The Roman empire witnessed a huge diversity of…

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Ancient Rome: The Definitive Visual History

DK

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million…

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Rebels Against Rome: 400 Years of Rebellions Against the Rule of Rome

Stephen Dando-Collins

Award-winning author Stephen Dando-Collins brings his renowned expertise to Rebels Against Rome, where he showcases many of the rebellious movements against the Great Roman Empire, as well as the…

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Ancient Rome’s Worst Emperors

L J Trafford

A tour of the very worst leadership in ancient Rome.

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Of Gods and Men: 100 Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome

An anthology of classical literature, both non-fiction and fiction, bringing together one hundred stories from the rich diversity of the literary canon of ancient Greece and Rome.

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Roman Mythology: A Traveller’s Guide from Troy to Tivoli

David Stuttard

The perfect companion to the Roman myths and the landscapes and ideas that shaped them.

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The Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome: A Guide to the Classical Pantheon

Philip Matyszak

The essential illustrated guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome by renowned author and historian of ancient life Philip Matyszak, who vividly retells their stories and…

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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome

Stella Caldwell

Marvel at the intricate mosaics, splendid treasures, and ingenious inventions of Ancient Rome and learn the stories they tell about one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known.

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Ancient Rome: Infographics

Nicolas Guillerat,John Scheid,Milan Melocco

A unique re-interpretation of the city of ancient Rome and its empire, using the tools offered by the latest information technology and graphic design.

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A Writer’s Guide to Ancient Rome

Carey Fleiner

For writers of Roman historical fiction: a basic guide to family life, food & clothing, housing & travel, law & order, economics, religion, and entertainment. – .

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A History of the Roman World: 753 to 146 BC

H. H. Scullard

Scullard’s definitive and highly acclaimed study reveals the peculiar genius of the Roman people, their predilection for law and order and their powers of organization and administration, all of which…

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Roman Lives: A Selection of Eight Lives

Plutarch

In the eight lives of this collection, Plutarch introduces the reader to the major figures and periods of classical Rome. He portrays virtues to be emulated and vices to be…

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Rome

Robert Hughes

Revised for the paperback edition - a dazzling biography of the Eternal City - ‘A tour of the great city with a great guide: who could do this better?’ EVENING…

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The Rise of the Roman Empire

Polybius

Presenting Punic War in 264 BC, this title records the critical stages of Roman expansion: its campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, the temporary setbacks inflicted by Hannibal and the final destruction…

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Fall of the Roman Republic

Plutarch

Taken from the Lives , a series of biographies spanning the Graeco-Roman age, this collection describes the twilight of the old Roman Republic from 157-43 BC. Deeply influential on Shakespeare…

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Edward Gibbon

Decline and Fall spans thirteen centuries from the age of Trajan to the taking of Constantinople by the Turks. David Womersley’s selection and commentary enables the reader to acquire a…

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Edward Gibbon

Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (the first volume was originally published in 1776), is one of the most famous texts in the English…

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Edward Gibbon

Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (the second and third volumes were originally published in 1781), is one of the most famous texts in…

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The Annals of Imperial Rome

Tacitus

Recounts the major historical events from the years shortly before the death of Augustus up to the death of Nero in AD 68. The author describes the reign of terror…

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The Rise of Rome

Plutarch

As well as providing an illuminating picture of the first century AD, the author depicts complex and nuanced heroes who display the essential virtues of Greek civilization - courage, patriotism…

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The Early History of Rome

Livy

The first five books of Livy’s history of Rome record the city’s foundations through the Republic to Rome’s recovery after the Gallic invasion of the 4th century BC.

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The War with Hannibal: The History of Rome from its Foundation Books 21-30

Livy

Hannibal, one of the most compelling personalities of the ancient world, inflicted a tremendous defeat on the Romans at Cannae in 216 BC. This text looks at the figure

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Assassination Of Julius Caesar: A People’s History of Ancient Rome

Michael Parenti

Most historians, both ancient and modern, have viewed the Late Republic of Rome through the eyes of its rich nobility. In the Assassination of Julius Caesar, Michael Parenti presents us…

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Seven Against Thebes: The Quest of the Original Magnificent Seven

Stephen Dando-Collins

From the award-winning historian, Stephen Dando-Collin, Seven Against Thebes is an enthralling historical narrative concerning one of the greatest military adventures of all time.

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