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Plebs Romana

People, Power and Politics in Ancient Rome

by Peter Jones ...

'A deftly written, colourful little tour of plebeian Rome ' Dan Jones, Sunday TimesThe untold story of the real people who built an empireThe plebs were the backbone of Roman civilization. They were the farmers who fed the city, the soldiers who conquered the Mediterranean, and the craftsmen who built the monuments we still admire today.In Plebs Romana, renowned classicist and bestselling ... ... Read more

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'A deftly written, colourful little tour of plebeian Rome ' Dan Jones, Sunday TimesThe untold story of the real people who built an empireThe plebs were the backbone of Roman civilization. They were the farmers who fed the city, the soldiers who conquered the Mediterranean, and the craftsmen who built the monuments we still admire today.In Plebs Romana, renowned classicist and bestselling ...
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Selected Political Speeches

by Cicero ...

Translated by Michael Grant ...

Amid the corruption and power struggles of the collapse of the Roman Republic, Cicero (106-43BC) produced some of the most stirring and eloquent speeches in history. A statesman and lawyer, he was one of the only outsiders to penetrate the aristocratic circles that controlled the Roman state, and became renowned for his speaking to the Assembly, Senate and courtrooms. Whether fighting corruption, ... Read more

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Amid the corruption and power struggles of the collapse of the Roman Republic, Cicero (106-43BC) produced some of the most stirring and eloquent speeches in history. A statesman and lawyer, he was one of the only outsiders to penetrate the aristocratic circles that controlled the Roman state, and became renowned for his speaking to the Assembly, Senate and courtrooms. Whether fighting corruption,
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Rex Juba

15 Glimpses of an African King

by Andrew Kenrick ...

Captured by Julius Caesar and raised by Octavian. Married to Antony and Cleopatra's daughter. Experience the heyday of the Roman Mediterranean through the rediscovered history of Juba II, the Most Scholarly King.'I've wanted to read a biography of Juba II of Mauretania all my life and here it is... a delight and a must-read.' Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The World: A Family History'A virtuoso ... Read more

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Captured by Julius Caesar and raised by Octavian. Married to Antony and Cleopatra's daughter. Experience the heyday of the Roman Mediterranean through the rediscovered history of Juba II, the Most Scholarly King.'I've wanted to read a biography of Juba II of Mauretania all my life and here it is... a delight and a must-read.' Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The World: A Family History'A virtuoso
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Gordian III and Philip the Arab

The Roman Empire at a Crossroads

by Ilkka Syvänne ...

This is a dual biography of the emperors Marcus Antonius Gordianus (‘Gordian III’, reigned 238-244) and Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus (‘Philip the Arab’, reigned 244-249), focusing mainly on the political and military events during this crucial stage of the ‘Third Century Crisis’. The tumultuous 'Year of the Six Emperors' saw Gordian raised to the purple at just thirteen years of age, becoming ... Read more

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This is a dual biography of the emperors Marcus Antonius Gordianus (‘Gordian III’, reigned 238-244) and Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus (‘Philip the Arab’, reigned 244-249), focusing mainly on the political and military events during this crucial stage of the ‘Third Century Crisis’. The tumultuous 'Year of the Six Emperors' saw Gordian raised to the purple at just thirteen years of age, becoming
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A Day in the Life of a Gladiator

An Alternative History of Ancient Rome

by Harry Sidebottom ...

'You will love Harry Sidebottom’s magnificent, blood-drenched study of the life of a gladiator … Was I not entertained? I absolutely was.' Dominic Sandbrook, The Times'Grippingly original' Tom Holland***A TIMES AND ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR***In ancient Rome, a single day could decide a gladiator’s fate. Follow in their footsteps with bestselling author Harry Sidebottom.<... ... Read more

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'You will love Harry Sidebottom’s magnificent, blood-drenched study of the life of a gladiator … Was I not entertained? I absolutely was.' Dominic Sandbrook, The Times'Grippingly original' Tom Holland***A TIMES AND ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR***In ancient Rome, a single day could decide a gladiator’s fate. Follow in their footsteps with bestselling author Harry Sidebottom.<...
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Buried

An alternative history of the first millennium in Britain

by Alice Roberts ...

**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Tender, fascinating … Lucid and illuminating’ Robert Macfarlane**Funerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried ... Read more

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**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Tender, fascinating … Lucid and illuminating’ Robert Macfarlane**Funerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried
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The Secret History

by Procopius ...

Translated by G. Williamson ...

A trusted member of the Byzantine establishment, Procopius was the Empire's official chronicler, and his History of the Wars of Justinian proclaimed the strength and wisdom of the Emperor's reign. Yet all the while the dutiful scribe was working on a very different - and dangerous - history to be published only once its author was safely in his grave. The Secret History portrays the 'great ... Read more

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A trusted member of the Byzantine establishment, Procopius was the Empire's official chronicler, and his History of the Wars of Justinian proclaimed the strength and wisdom of the Emperor's reign. Yet all the while the dutiful scribe was working on a very different - and dangerous - history to be published only once its author was safely in his grave. The Secret History portrays the 'great
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The Latin Tamer

Mastering the Language of Rome

by Ward Farnsworth, Sarah van der Pas ...

Learn to read the Romans! This book is an exciting new way to discover the Latin language. Whether you want to master it or just see enough to enjoy some time travel, The Latin Tamer makes the journey a pleasure.This book’s approach to Latin is distinctive. It teaches the language through thousands of real ancient quotations. Every quotation is explained on the spot, so you’ll never be confused ... Read more

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Learn to read the Romans! This book is an exciting new way to discover the Latin language. Whether you want to master it or just see enough to enjoy some time travel, The Latin Tamer makes the journey a pleasure.This book’s approach to Latin is distinctive. It teaches the language through thousands of real ancient quotations. Every quotation is explained on the spot, so you’ll never be confused
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Aurelian and Probus

The Soldier Emperors Who Saved Rome

by Ilkka Syvänne ...

An in-depth military history of the emperors Lucius Domitius Aurelianus and Marcus Aurelius Probus.This is a narrative military history of the emperors Lucius Domitius Aurelianus ("Aurelian," reigned 270-275) and Marcus Aurelius Probus (276-282) that also includes the other reigns between the years 268 and 285. It shows how these two remarkable emperors were chiefly responsible for the Empire ... Read more

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An in-depth military history of the emperors Lucius Domitius Aurelianus and Marcus Aurelius Probus.This is a narrative military history of the emperors Lucius Domitius Aurelianus ("Aurelian," reigned 270-275) and Marcus Aurelius Probus (276-282) that also includes the other reigns between the years 268 and 285. It shows how these two remarkable emperors were chiefly responsible for the Empire
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Selected Letters

by D. Bailey, Cicero ...

The greatest orator in Roman history, Marcus Tullius Cicero remained one of the republic's chief supporters throughout his life, guided by profound political beliefs that illuminated his correspondence with both close friends and powerful aristocrats. A chronicle of a crumbling civilization during the era when the republic disintegrated and was replaced by despotism, his Letters portray a world ... Read more

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The greatest orator in Roman history, Marcus Tullius Cicero remained one of the republic's chief supporters throughout his life, guided by profound political beliefs that illuminated his correspondence with both close friends and powerful aristocrats. A chronicle of a crumbling civilization during the era when the republic disintegrated and was replaced by despotism, his Letters portray a world
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Conquering the Ocean

The Roman Invasion of Britain

by Richard Hingley ...

Series series Ancient Warfare and Civilization
An authoritative new history of the Roman conquest of Britain Why did Julius Caesar come to Britain? His own account suggests that he invaded to quell a resistance of Gallic sympathizers in the region of modern-day Kent -- but there must have been personal and divine aspirations behind the expeditions in 55 and 54 BCE. To the ancients, the Ocean was a body of water that circumscribed the known ... Read more

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An authoritative new history of the Roman conquest of Britain Why did Julius Caesar come to Britain? His own account suggests that he invaded to quell a resistance of Gallic sympathizers in the region of modern-day Kent -- but there must have been personal and divine aspirations behind the expeditions in 55 and 54 BCE. To the ancients, the Ocean was a body of water that circumscribed the known
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Julius Caesar : The Roman General and Dictator Who Was Loved By His People - Biography of Famous People | Children's Biography Books

by Baby Professor ...

Julius Caesar may have been a “dictator” but he was deeply loved by his people. Why is that? How come a Roman general and dictator is well loved by everyone in the nation? This biography book will allow you to really know Julius Caesar and understand why he was loved. There are a lot of lessons to learn from this biography book. Start learning today! ... Read more

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Julius Caesar may have been a “dictator” but he was deeply loved by his people. Why is that? How come a Roman general and dictator is well loved by everyone in the nation? This biography book will allow you to really know Julius Caesar and understand why he was loved. There are a lot of lessons to learn from this biography book. Start learning today!
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Empire XV: Field of Blood

The thrilling continuation of the Sunday Times bestselling Roman historical adventure series

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 15 - Empire series
**Pre-order Swords of Troy, the brand new epic series of myth and legend from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches**A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent his... ... Read more

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**Pre-order Swords of Troy, the brand new epic series of myth and legend from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches**A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent his...
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Talking Classics

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

by Professor Mary Beard ...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'EastEnders for the 1st century AD... Beard's enthusiastic sense of wonder remains undimmed' THE TIMES'The rock star scholar of Ancient Rome' FINANCIAL TIMES'The reigning Queen of Classics' SPECTATORWhat's exciting about a piece of bread 4,000 years old? Or some pots of paint abandoned in the eruption at Pompeii?... ... Read more

£8.45

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'EastEnders for the 1st century AD... Beard's enthusiastic sense of wonder remains undimmed' THE TIMES'The rock star scholar of Ancient Rome' FINANCIAL TIMES'The reigning Queen of Classics' SPECTATORWhat's exciting about a piece of bread 4,000 years old? Or some pots of paint abandoned in the eruption at Pompeii?...
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The Fall of the Roman Empire

A New History

by Peter Heather ...

The epic story of the inevitable fall of Rome's gloryIn The Fall of the Roman Empire, Peter Heather skillfully weaves a captivating tale of an ancient and long-lasting superpower that crumbled within the short space of a century. Its downfall was not instigated by massive rebellions or towering foes but by a small group of German-speaking asylum-seekers who audaciously defeated a vast Roman army ... Read more

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The epic story of the inevitable fall of Rome's gloryIn The Fall of the Roman Empire, Peter Heather skillfully weaves a captivating tale of an ancient and long-lasting superpower that crumbled within the short space of a century. Its downfall was not instigated by massive rebellions or towering foes but by a small group of German-speaking asylum-seekers who audaciously defeated a vast Roman army
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The Eagle and the Lion

Rome, Persia and an Unwinnable Conflict

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

The epic story of the imperial rivalry between two of the greatest empires of the ancient world – Parthian and Persian – and how they rose and eventually fell.The Roman empire shaped the culture of the western world against which all other great powers are compared. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on ... Read more

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The epic story of the imperial rivalry between two of the greatest empires of the ancient world – Parthian and Persian – and how they rose and eventually fell.The Roman empire shaped the culture of the western world against which all other great powers are compared. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on
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The Complete Works of Gaston Maspero

by Gaston Maspero ...

The Complete Works of Gaston MasperoSir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero KCMG was a French Egyptologist known for popularizing the term "Sea Peoples" in an 1881 paper. Maspero's son, Henri Maspero, became a notable sinologist and scholar of East Asia.This collection includes the following:Manual Of Egyptian Archaeology And Guide To The Study Of Antiquities In EgyptHistory Of Egypt, Chaldaa, Syria, ... Read more

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The Complete Works of Gaston MasperoSir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero KCMG was a French Egyptologist known for popularizing the term "Sea Peoples" in an 1881 paper. Maspero's son, Henri Maspero, became a notable sinologist and scholar of East Asia.This collection includes the following:Manual Of Egyptian Archaeology And Guide To The Study Of Antiquities In EgyptHistory Of Egypt, Chaldaa, Syria,
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Rome and the Mediterranean

The History of Rome from its Foundation

by Livy ...

Books XXXI to XLV cover the years from 201 b.c. to 167 b.c., when Rome emerged as ruler of the Mediterranean. ... Read more

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Books XXXI to XLV cover the years from 201 b.c. to 167 b.c., when Rome emerged as ruler of the Mediterranean.
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Lucullus

The Life and Campaigns of a Roman Conqueror

by Lee Fratantuono ...

The military achievements of Lucius Licinius Lucullus (118-57/56 B.C.) have been the subject of admiration and great respect throughout the history of the study of warfare. Yet there have been few studies dedicated to a comprehensive examination of exactly how Lucullus conquered the Roman East and made it a more or less cohesive part of the empire. Lee Frantantuono considers every aspect of ... Read more

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The military achievements of Lucius Licinius Lucullus (118-57/56 B.C.) have been the subject of admiration and great respect throughout the history of the study of warfare. Yet there have been few studies dedicated to a comprehensive examination of exactly how Lucullus conquered the Roman East and made it a more or less cohesive part of the empire. Lee Frantantuono considers every aspect of
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Murder in Purple and Gold

by Lindsey Davis ...

When Flavia Albia stumbles upon the murdered corpse of a young man near Rome's famous Circus Maximus, she is about to embark on one of her most dangerous and complicated cases.Rome and the Romans are obsessed with chariot racing. Lepo was the rising star of the Purples, a new team created by the psychotic Emperor Domitian with big money backing. Suspicion immediately falls on Lepo's greatest rival ... Read more

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When Flavia Albia stumbles upon the murdered corpse of a young man near Rome's famous Circus Maximus, she is about to embark on one of her most dangerous and complicated cases.Rome and the Romans are obsessed with chariot racing. Lepo was the rising star of the Purples, a new team created by the psychotic Emperor Domitian with big money backing. Suspicion immediately falls on Lepo's greatest rival
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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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The Young Alexander

The Making of Alexander the Great

by Alex Rowson ...

‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPHThis is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient world, whose earlier years have until now been a mystery.Alexander the Great’s story often reads like fiction: son ... Read more

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‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPHThis is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient world, whose earlier years have until now been a mystery.Alexander the Great’s story often reads like fiction: son
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The Eagle's Vengeance: Empire VI

An epic historical adventure for readers of Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 6 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Strap in for the most nailbiting chapter of Marcus Aquila's story so far'What a cracker' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'His finest work yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Simply couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Bernard Cornwell o... ... Read more

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Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Strap in for the most nailbiting chapter of Marcus Aquila's story so far'What a cracker' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'His finest work yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Simply couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Bernard Cornwell o...
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The Classical World

An Epic History of Greece and Rome

by Robin Lane Fox ...

The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. Robin Lane Fox's spellbinding history spans almost a thousand years of change, from the foundation of the world's first democracy in Athens to the ... Read more

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The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. Robin Lane Fox's spellbinding history spans almost a thousand years of change, from the foundation of the world's first democracy in Athens to the
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