The Roman Empire

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The Shortest History of Ancient Rome

Ross King

The epic story of one of the world's most enduring civilisations and empires.

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Populus

Guy de la Bedoyere

A Time Travellers Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of the ancient world

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Moneta

Gareth Harney

The extraordinary story of Rome told through one of the world's once most ubiquitous objects: coins.

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The Roads to Rome: A History

Catherine Fletcher

Brimming with life and drama, this is the first book to explore two thousand years of European history through one of the most important imperial networks ever built

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Pox Romana

Colin Elliott

"A new account of the Antonine plague and its long-lasting effects on the history of the Roman empire"--

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Ancient Rome in Fifty Monuments

Paul Roberts

A sweeping new history of the city of Rome, told through its emperors and the monuments they built to leave their mark on one of the great capitals of the…

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Laughter in Ancient Rome

Mary Beard

What made the Romans laugh? Was ancient Rome a carnival, filled with practical jokes and hearty chuckles? Or was it a carefully regulated culture in which the uncontrollable excess of…

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Emperor of Rome

Mary Beard

A sweeping account of the social and political world of the Roman emperors by 'the world's most famous classicist' (Guardian)

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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 War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium

Barry Strauss

Best-selling historian and classicist Barry Strauss tells the story of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the lives of ten of its most important emperors, from Augustus…

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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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The Eagle and the Bear

John H. Reid

For over three centuries, the inhabitants of North Britain faced the might of Rome, resulting in some of the most extraordinary archaeology of the ancient world. This book explores the…

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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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New Rome: The Roman Empire in the East, AD 395 - 700

Paul Stephenson

Three hundred action-packed years of Roman history, encompassing the fall of Rome and the rise of a new empire in the East.

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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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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

Donald Robertson

The life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.

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The Rise of Rome

Anthony Everitt

A complete account of the ascent of Rome - from agrarian backwater to capital of the world’s greatest empire.

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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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Pax Romana: War, Peace and Conquest in the Roman World

Adrian Goldsworthy

A groundbreaking and comprehensive history of the Roman Peace, from the bloody conquests of an aggressive Republic through the age of Caesar and Augustus to the golden age of prosperity…

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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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The Holy Roman Empire: A Thousand Years of Europe’s History

Peter H. Wilson

Focusing on the Holy Roman Empire, from its founding by Charlemagne to its destruction by Napoleon a millennium later, formed the heart of Europe, this book that raises countless questions…

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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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The Story of Greece and Rome

Tony Spawforth

The extraordinary story of the intermingled civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, spanning more than six millennia from the late Bronze Age to the seventh century

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The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire

Kyle Harper

How devastating viruses, pandemics, and other natural catastrophes swept through the far-flung Roman Empire and helped to bring down one of the mightiest civilizations of the ancient world Here is…

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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

Philip Matyszak

A unique combination of travel guide and popular history that takes the reader on a vivid journey to the Rome of the Caesars.

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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome

Professor Mary Beard

A sweeping, revisionist history of the Roman Empire from one of our foremost classicists.

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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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Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic

Tom Holland

‘The Book that really held me, in fact, obsessed me, was Rubicon … This is narrative history at its best. Bloody and labyrinthine political intrigue and struggle, brilliant oratory, amazing…

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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 Roman Empire

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The Shortest History of Ancient Rome

Populus

Moneta

The Roads to Rome: A History

Pox Romana

Ancient Rome in Fifty Monuments

Laughter in Ancient Rome

Emperor of Rome

A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women

The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium

The Mad Emperor

Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age

The Eagle and the Bear

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

The Enemies of Rome

The Eagle and the Lion

New Rome: The Roman Empire in the East, AD 395 - 700

Gladius: Living, Fighting and Dying in the Roman Army

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

A History of Ancient Rome in 100 Lives

Ancient Rome: The Definitive Visual History

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

Ancient Rome’s Worst Emperors

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

The Rise of Rome

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

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

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

Pax Romana: War, Peace and Conquest in the Roman World

The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: Infographics

The Holy Roman Empire: A Thousand Years of Europe’s History

A Writer’s Guide to Ancient Rome

The Story of Greece and Rome

The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire

Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome

A History of the Roman World: 753 to 146 BC

Roman Lives: A Selection of Eight Lives

Rome

Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic

The Rise of the Roman Empire

Fall of the Roman Republic

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

The Annals of Imperial Rome

The Rise of Rome