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    Imperial General

    Philip Matyszak

    Petilius Cerealis is one of the few Imperial Roman officers, below the level of Emperor, whose career it is possible to follow in sufficient detail to write a coherent biography…

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    Medea

    Philip Matyszak

    Medea Witch. Poisonner. Child Murdererer. No woman in myth is as infamous as the killer queen from Colchis. She has been the star of plays, books and operas and many…

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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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    Ancient Magic in Greece and Rome

    Philip Matyszak

    Bestselling author Philip Matyszak explores how the Greeks and Romans used magic, who performed it - and why.

    Magic was everywhere in the ancient world. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers…

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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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    Lost Cities of the Ancient World

    Philip Matyszak

    A fascinating tour of cities that have been lost to history, from the Neolithic period up to the late Roman Empire, that offers a fresh new perspective on the roots…

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    The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories

    Philip Matyszak

    A guide to the Greek and Roman Myths. It features a blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the…

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    A Walk Through Ancient Rome

    Dr Philip Matyszak

    Step back in time and take a walk through the sites and structures of this ancient city that reveal its fascinating 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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    24 Horas En La Antigua Roma

    Philip Matyszak

    What was it like to live in one of the ancient world’s most powerful and bustling cities - one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New…

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    The Greeks: Lost Civilizations

    Philip Matyszak

    In The Greeks, Philip Matyszak illuminates the Greek soldiers, statesmen, scientists and philosophers who, though they seldom - if ever - set foot on the Greek mainland, nevertheless laid the…

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    Sertorious and the Struggle for Spain

    Philip Matyszak

    Classic tale of the defiant underdog as the rebel Sertorius defies the might of Rome Details the duel of two great generals, Sertorius versus Pompey, and different styles of warfare…

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    Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

    Philip Matyszak

    A guide to ancient Rome, it describes the best places to stay and shop, what to do, and what to avoid. It is intended for tourists, armchair travellers and history…

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    Hercules: The First Superhero

    Philip Matyszak

    Hercules the superman, the monsterslaying machine, the myth - who was the man beneath the lionskin headdress, and does he really live up to his legend? This unique biography tells…

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    Hercules

    Philip Matyszak

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    The Blood-Red Sunset: The Lucius Panderius Papers III

    Philip Matyszak

    The year is 101 BC and the people of Rome and Italy face extinction as a huge barbarian horde marches south. The Cimbri have destroyed one Roman army after another…

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    The Roman Empire: A Beginner’s Guide

    Philip Matyszak

    Acclaimed popular historian, Philip Matyszak takes readers back to the rise and fall of the world’s first superpower.

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    Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC

    Philip Matyszak

    Continues the narrative where Rise of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 336-250 BC left off and in the same engaging, lively vein. Predominantly narrated from the perspective of the Hellenistic Kingdoms, showing…

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    The Sons of Caesar: Imperial Rome’s First Dynasty

    Philip Matyszak

    The story of one of the most colourful dynasties in history, from Caesar’s rise to power in the first century BC to Nero’s death in AD 68.

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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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    Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World

    Philip Matyszak

    The first book to offer an overview of the lost peoples and cultures who flourished and fought for survival alongside the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.

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    Ancient Magic: A Practitioner’s Guide to the Supernatural in Greece and Rome

    Philip Matyszak

    An accessible historical exploration of the methods and motivations behind using magic in ancient Greece and Rome.

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    Sertorius and the Struggle for Spain

    Philip Matyszak

    Classic tale of the defiant underdog as the rebel Sertorius defies the might of Rome.

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    Mithridates the Great: Rome’s Indomitable Enemy

    Philip Matyszak

    Mithridates the Great was one of the dominant figures of the first century BC and the Romans’ most persistent enemy, going to war with them three times.

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    Sparta: Fall of a Warrior Nation

    Philip Matyszak

    Charts the decline of Spartan power from the Peloponnesian War (arguing that victory in this war actually contained the seeds of their downfall) down to the Roman conquest of Greece…

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    The Rise of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 336-250 BC

    Philip Matyszak

    This is high drama played out on a stage that spanned from Greece and Egypt to India, full of plots, poisoning, treachery, incest, murder, rebellion and conquest.

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    Roman Conquests: Macedonia and Greece

    Philip Matyszak

    Like the other volumes in this series, this book gives a clear narrative of the course of these wars

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    Legionary: The Roman Soldier’s (Unofficial) Manual

    Philip Matyszak

    A unique combination of military handbook and popular history that brings to life the Legionary’s experience in a witty yet informative guide.

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    Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World

    Philip Matyszak

    The first book to offer an overview of the lost peoples and cultures who flourished and fought for survival alongside the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.

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    Expedition to Disaster

    Philip Matyszak

    The epic story of Athens' doomed expedition, retold in light of latest research.

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    Invasion! Rome Against the Cimbri, 113-101 BC

    Philip Matyszak

    Narrates a war that seriously threatened the destruction of Rome.

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    Julius Caesar in Egypt

    Philip Matyszak

    Julius Caesar in Egypt is a true story of double-cross, assassination and intrigue accompanied by lively battles, daring escapes, disastrous fires (the Great Library of Alexandria was largely destroyed in…

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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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    Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day

    Philip Matyszak (University of Swansea)

    History buffs (or, indeed, anyone with a vivid imagination) will enjoy this witty and erudite–and most unusual–travel guide.–Chicago Tribune

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    The Gold of Tolosa

    Philip Matyszak (University of Swansea)

    Meet Lucius Panderius, war hero, connoisseur of fine wines and Germanic prostitutes - and the perpetrator of the biggest gold theft in history. This first novel by well-known writer and…

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    The Servant of Aphrodite

    Philip Matyszak (University of Swansea)

    After returning from the dead - or at least from the river Arausio - Lucius Panderius finds himself back in Rome, and an unwilling participant in the snake-pit of Roman…

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    A Year in the Life of Ancient Greece: The Real Lives of the People Who Lived There

    Dr Philip Matyszak

    Spend a year in the company of the ancient Greeks, during an historic and triumphant Olympic year, and experience the drama and excitement that swept through the city-states as they…

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    24 Hours in Ancient Rome: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There

    Dr Philip Matyszak

    In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to the people who lived and worked in Ancient Rome. In each hour of the day we meet…

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    24 Hours in Ancient Athens: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There

    Dr Philip Matyszak

    During a day we meet 24 ancient Athenians from all levels of society and get to know what the real Athens was like by spending an hour in their company.

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