THE Second Punic War has rightly been regarded by ancient and modern writers alike as the greatest in the history of Rome. The deep insight of Polybius, who lived to see Rome undisputed mistress of the Mediterranean, has noted and recorded how the issue of the struggle inaugurated a new era in Europe. A unity of ancient history begins, with Rome as the focus, which ends only when the Roman Empire split into two halves. The military history of the war down to Cannae and the outstanding pers...

THE Second Punic War has rightly been regarded by ancient and modern writers alike as the greatest in the history of Rome. The deep insight of Polybius, who lived to see Rome undisputed mistress of the Mediterranean, has noted and recorded how the issue of the struggle inaugurated a new era in Europe. A unity of ancient history begins, with Rome as the focus, which ends only when the Roman Empire split into two halves. The military history of the war down to Cannae and the outstanding pers...

Few books before have explored the exploits, achievements, and notorious antics of ancient Rome's imperial dynasties in such readable detail. This title sets out to describe the lives of every man (and a few women) who aspired to the purple, from Augustus in 27 BC to Justinian I, who died in AD 565—arguably the end of Rome's classical period. Many are familiar with the descendants of Julius Caesar—Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, and Nero—but how many readers know about Maximinus Thrax, Claud...

'Suetonius, in holding up a mirror to those Caesars of diverting legend, reflects not only them but ourselves: half-tempted creatures, whose great moral task is to hold in balance the angel and the monster within' GORE VIDALAs private secretary to the Emperor Hadrian, the scholar Suetonius had access to the imperial archives and used them (along with eyewitness accounts) to produce one of the most colourful biographical works in history. The Twelve Caesars...

Tacitus's The Histories is a penetrating account of Rome's convulsions after Nero's fall, beginning with the Year of the Four Emperors and extending, in its surviving books, through the rise of the Flavian dynasty and the Jewish revolt. Written in Tacitus's famously compressed, ironic, and morally charged prose, the work combines senatorial historiography with tragic political analysis. Its fractured survival only intensifies its power: ambition, fear, military loyalty, and imperial legiti...

Assisted by his brother Hasdrubal, Hannibal rose to command the people of Carthage in 221 BC.Drawing on the accounts of Livy and Polybius, Ernle Bradford documents the Punic War between Carthage and Rome. After gaining the support of the Gauls Hannibal made his way over the Alps with 37 elephants and attacked Italy, winning important battles at Trebia, Lake Trasimene and Cannae, where the Roman forces lost over 50,000 men. He was finally defeated in Africa at Zama ...

The complete and definitive history of how Roman generals carved out the greatest and longest-lasting empire the world has ever seen.The Roman army was one of the most effective fighting forces in history. The legions and their commanders carved out an empire which eventually included the greater part of the known world. This was thanks largely to the generals who led the Roman army to victory after victory, and whose strategic and tactical decisions shaped the cou...

Theodor Mommsen's 'The History of Rome' is a monumental scholarly work that spans five volumes, presenting a comprehensive exploration of Rome's political, social, and cultural evolution from its legendary origins to the emergence of the Byzantine Empire. Mommsen's narrative is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, a clear and engaging prose style, and an innovative approach to utilizing primary historical sources, making complex events accessible to readers. His work stands a...

This detailed history of Rome covers from the earliest times (including the foundation of the city) to the establishment of the Empire, and has been specially formatted for today's e-book readers. Featuring many illustrations, including coins, buildings, busts and more, this excellent book is one of the most well respected within the classical civilisation field. Subject matters covered include politics, architecture, day-to-day life and much more. The book is written in an educational sty...

Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns.Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strategy & paints a fascinating picture of his encounters with the inhabitant of Gaul and Britain, as well as offering lively portraits of a number of key characters such as the rebel leaders and Gallic chieftains. This can also be read as a piece of political propagan...

In "Ancient Rome: From the Earliest Times Down to 476 A.D.,'Äù Robert F. Pennell presents a comprehensive exploration of Roman history, meticulously chronicling its evolution from a nascent civilization to a dominant empire. The book, characterized by its didactic prose and structured chronology, engages the reader through vivid narratives and rigorous historical methodology. Pennell's integration of archaeological findings and primary sources enriches the text, situating it firmly within ...

The history of Rome is that of a city which originally had only a few miles of territory, and gradually extended its dominions at first over Italy and then over the civilized world. The city lay in the central part of the peninsula, on the left bank of the Tiber, and about fifteen miles from its mouth. Its situation was upon the borders of three of the most powerful races in Italy, the Latins, Sabines, and Etruscans. Though originally a Latin town, it received at an early period a consider...