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Ancient Rome

The Definitive Visual History

by DK ...

Series series DK Classic History
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 people, and its tumultuous decline.Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the ... Read more

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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 people, and its tumultuous decline.Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the
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A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Murder in Ancient Rome

by Emma Southon ...

CSI: Ancient Rome – discover what everyday killings tell us about the Roman Empire and its people‘A brilliant idea, brilliantly executed.’ Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest is HistoryIn Ancient Rome all the best stories have one thing in common – murder. Romulus killed Remus to found the city, Caesar was assassinated to save the Republic, Caligula was butchered in the theatre, Claudius was poisoned ... Read more

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CSI: Ancient Rome – discover what everyday killings tell us about the Roman Empire and its people‘A brilliant idea, brilliantly executed.’ Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest is HistoryIn Ancient Rome all the best stories have one thing in common – murder. Romulus killed Remus to found the city, Caesar was assassinated to save the Republic, Caligula was butchered in the theatre, Claudius was poisoned
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The Wolf's Gold: Empire V

The immersive and action-packed historical adventure series from bestseller Anthony Riches

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 5 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Marcus Aquila's epic, brutal adventure continues . . .'A brilliant read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Try them, you won't be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A 'must-finish' book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A cracking read and a real page-turn... ... Read more

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Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Marcus Aquila's epic, brutal adventure continues . . .'A brilliant read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Try them, you won't be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A 'must-finish' book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A cracking read and a real page-turn...
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The Age of Justinian and Theodora: A History of the 6th Century A.D.

by William Gordon Holmes ...

Justinian I ,commonly known as Justinian the Great, was Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian sought to reconquer the lost western half of the classical Roman Empire. Justinian's reign is marked by the ambitious but only partly realized renovatio imperii, or "restoration of the Empire".This ambition was expressed by the partial recovery of the territories of the ... Read more

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Justinian I ,commonly known as Justinian the Great, was Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian sought to reconquer the lost western half of the classical Roman Empire. Justinian's reign is marked by the ambitious but only partly realized renovatio imperii, or "restoration of the Empire".This ambition was expressed by the partial recovery of the territories of the
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Rubicon

The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic

by Tom Holland ...

'The bloodstained drama of the last decades of the Roman republic... is told afresh with tremendous wit, narrative verve and insight''I owe a debt of gratitude to Tom Holland not just for reminding me of the great figures who bestrode the Roman world - Pompey and Crassus, Cato, Cicero and Caesar - but for explaining what it was that made Rome the greatest superpower the world has known, why it ... Read more

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'The bloodstained drama of the last decades of the Roman republic... is told afresh with tremendous wit, narrative verve and insight''I owe a debt of gratitude to Tom Holland not just for reminding me of the great figures who bestrode the Roman world - Pompey and Crassus, Cato, Cicero and Caesar - but for explaining what it was that made Rome the greatest superpower the world has known, why it
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The Lost Voices of Pompeii

The Final Day in Seven Lives

by Dr Jess Venner ...

'Delightful … Venner builds an excellent narrative of a city that was thriving and bustling with life at the very point it was snuffed out.' The TimesWe all know how the people of Pompeii died. But what about how they lived?__________In 24 hours, Pompeii will vanish.The morning of the eruption was a day like any other. Julia Felix opens her tavern for another day o... ... Read more

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'Delightful … Venner builds an excellent narrative of a city that was thriving and bustling with life at the very point it was snuffed out.' The TimesWe all know how the people of Pompeii died. But what about how they lived?__________In 24 hours, Pompeii will vanish.The morning of the eruption was a day like any other. Julia Felix opens her tavern for another day o...
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MEDITACIONES - Marco Aurelio

by Marco Aurelio ...

Marco Aurelio Antonino (en latín: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, conocido como Marco Aurelio, fue un emperador del Imperio romano desde el año 161 hasta el año de su muerte, en 180. Fue el último de los llamados Cinco Buenos Emperadores. La gran obra de Marco Aurelio, Meditaciones, escrita en griego helenístico durante las campañas de la década de 170, todavía está considerada como un monumento al ... Read more

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Marco Aurelio Antonino (en latín: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, conocido como Marco Aurelio, fue un emperador del Imperio romano desde el año 161 hasta el año de su muerte, en 180. Fue el último de los llamados Cinco Buenos Emperadores. La gran obra de Marco Aurelio, Meditaciones, escrita en griego helenístico durante las campañas de la década de 170, todavía está considerada como un monumento al
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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

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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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Meditations

The Annotated Edition

by Marcus Aurelius, Robin Waterfield ...

**For both new and longtime readers, Robin Waterfield’s definitive translation and rich annotations offer everything they need to understand one of the most powerful works of practical philosophy ever written.“A treat (and an eye-opening experience) … If you haven’t read Marcus Aurelius or if you have…you should read this book and then read it again.”―Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Daily ... Read more

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**For both new and longtime readers, Robin Waterfield’s definitive translation and rich annotations offer everything they need to understand one of the most powerful works of practical philosophy ever written.“A treat (and an eye-opening experience) … If you haven’t read Marcus Aurelius or if you have…you should read this book and then read it again.”―Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Daily
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Rome: A History in Seven Sackings

by Matthew Kneale ...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWaterstone's Book of the Month, 2018Nominated for the 2017 Pen Hessell-TiltmanDaily Telegraph's Best History Books of 2017Sunday Times' Best History Books of 2017A sweeping history of the city of Rome, seen through the eyes of its most significant sackings, from the Gauls to the Nazis and everything in between.No city on earth has preserved its past as R... ... Read more

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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWaterstone's Book of the Month, 2018Nominated for the 2017 Pen Hessell-TiltmanDaily Telegraph's Best History Books of 2017Sunday Times' Best History Books of 2017A sweeping history of the city of Rome, seen through the eyes of its most significant sackings, from the Gauls to the Nazis and everything in between.No city on earth has preserved its past as R...
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History of The Roman Empire

by Blake Carson ...

Series series History of Civilizations
How did a small village on the banks of the Tiber grow into the most powerful empire in human history? The story of Rome is one of ambition, conquest, and legacy. The Romans revolutionized governance, military strategy, and architecture, creating a civilization that influenced the world for centuries. This book takes you through the rise of Rome, from its mythical founding by Romulus and Remus to ... Read more

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How did a small village on the banks of the Tiber grow into the most powerful empire in human history? The story of Rome is one of ambition, conquest, and legacy. The Romans revolutionized governance, military strategy, and architecture, creating a civilization that influenced the world for centuries. This book takes you through the rise of Rome, from its mythical founding by Romulus and Remus to
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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
... Read more
The Scorpion's Strike: Empire X

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 10 - Empire series
With his compelling Centurions trilogy complete, Anthony Riches returns to his bestselling Empire sequence of novels with his storytelling skills polished to perfection.**Set in the second century AD, The Scorpion's Strike continues the story of Marcus Aquila's fight for justice for a family ripped asunder by imperial assassins.Still seeking revenge, Marcus finds himself thrown back into the heart ... Read more

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With his compelling Centurions trilogy complete, Anthony Riches returns to his bestselling Empire sequence of novels with his storytelling skills polished to perfection.**Set in the second century AD, The Scorpion's Strike continues the story of Marcus Aquila's fight for justice for a family ripped asunder by imperial assassins.Still seeking revenge, Marcus finds himself thrown back into the heart
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Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea

Journeys through Ancient Literature: The Instant New York Times Bestseller

by Emily Wilson ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA FOYLES AND BLACKWELLS PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2026'Enthralling and profoundly relevant' Salman Rushdie'Wilson's excitement for her subject is irrepressibly moving' New York Times'A masterclass in translation' Blake Morrison, GuardianHow do we give old words new voices? What must a translator lose - and what might ... ... Read more

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA FOYLES AND BLACKWELLS PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2026'Enthralling and profoundly relevant' Salman Rushdie'Wilson's excitement for her subject is irrepressibly moving' New York Times'A masterclass in translation' Blake Morrison, GuardianHow do we give old words new voices? What must a translator lose - and what might ...
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Unfortunately, She was a Nymphomaniac

A New History of Rome's Imperial Women

by Joan Smith ...

'Pacy, witty and authoritative' Jonathan Freedland'In her hands, ancient history becomes a vivid avenue of approach to a burning modern-world concern… a powerful and important book' Daily TelegraphA superb and illuminating history of Imperial Rome's most important women – dispelling the myths and misogyny that have distorted their reputations for over 2000 years.Writer, activist and journalist ... Read more

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'Pacy, witty and authoritative' Jonathan Freedland'In her hands, ancient history becomes a vivid avenue of approach to a burning modern-world concern… a powerful and important book' Daily TelegraphA superb and illuminating history of Imperial Rome's most important women – dispelling the myths and misogyny that have distorted their reputations for over 2000 years.Writer, activist and journalist
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The Throne of Caesar

by Steven Saylor ...

Series Book 16 - Roma Sub Rosa
In The Throne of Caesar, award-winning mystery author Steven Saylor turns to the most famous murder in history . . .It's Rome, 44 BC, and the Ides of March are approaching.Julius Caesar has been appointed Dictator for life by the Roman Senate. Having pardoned his remaining enemies and rewarded his friends, Caesar is now preparing to leave Rome with his army to fight the Parthian Empire.Gordianus ... Read more

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In The Throne of Caesar, award-winning mystery author Steven Saylor turns to the most famous murder in history . . .It's Rome, 44 BC, and the Ides of March are approaching.Julius Caesar has been appointed Dictator for life by the Roman Senate. Having pardoned his remaining enemies and rewarded his friends, Caesar is now preparing to leave Rome with his army to fight the Parthian Empire.Gordianus
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In Bed with the Romans

by Paul Chrystal ...

Series series In Bed with the ...
One way or another the Romans spent quite a lot of time in bed, in between conquering and civilising the known world. The men were intent on demonstrating their power and virility; the women were busy conceiving, delivering and raising as many children as possible, in order to keep Rome topped up with soldiers, politicians and workers. In Bed with the Romans takes the clothes off Roman society to ... Read more

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One way or another the Romans spent quite a lot of time in bed, in between conquering and civilising the known world. The men were intent on demonstrating their power and virility; the women were busy conceiving, delivering and raising as many children as possible, in order to keep Rome topped up with soldiers, politicians and workers. In Bed with the Romans takes the clothes off Roman society to
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Marguerite Yourcenar’s Hadrian

Writing the Life of a Roman Emperor

by Keith Bradley ...

Series Book 62 - Phoenix Supplementary Volumes
Marguerite Yourcenar is best known as the author of the 1951 novel Mémoires d’Hadrien, her recreation of the life of the Roman emperor Hadrian. The work can be examined from the perspective of the issues raised by writing Roman imperial biography at large and the many ways in which Mémoires has a claim to historical authenticity.In Marguerite Yourcenar’s Hadrian, Keith Bradley explains how ... Read more

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Marguerite Yourcenar is best known as the author of the 1951 novel Mémoires d’Hadrien, her recreation of the life of the Roman emperor Hadrian. The work can be examined from the perspective of the issues raised by writing Roman imperial biography at large and the many ways in which Mémoires has a claim to historical authenticity.In Marguerite Yourcenar’s Hadrian, Keith Bradley explains how
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SPQR

A History of Ancient Rome

by Professor Mary Beard ...

Ancient Rome matters.Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves. Its myths and stories - from Romulus and Remus to the Rape of Lucretia - still strike a chord with us. And its debates about citizenship, security and the rights of the individual still influence our own debates on civil liberty today.SPQR is a new look at Roman history ... Read more

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Ancient Rome matters.Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves. Its myths and stories - from Romulus and Remus to the Rape of Lucretia - still strike a chord with us. And its debates about citizenship, security and the rights of the individual still influence our own debates on civil liberty today.SPQR is a new look at Roman history
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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

The gripping and unforgettable first book in the bestselling Empire series

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 1 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world'Totally, utterly enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A breathtaking saga' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'In Roman military fiction, Riches... ... Read more

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Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world'Totally, utterly enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A breathtaking saga' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'In Roman military fiction, Riches...
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Arrows of Fury: Empire II

An epic and gripping novel of historical warfare for readers of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 2 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026A brutal, expertly researched novel, beloved by readers around the world, that captures the real Roman Army as you've never seen it before . . .'Second to none' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Simon Scarrow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'You can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The way A... ... Read more

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Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026A brutal, expertly researched novel, beloved by readers around the world, that captures the real Roman Army as you've never seen it before . . .'Second to none' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Simon Scarrow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'You can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The way A...
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Fortress of Spears: Empire III

The iconic historical adventure series from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Anthony Riches

by Anthony Riches ...

Series Book 3 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026A action-packed, historically detailed story of vengeance, from a master of the genre'Impressive to an astounding extent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A fascinating story: authentic, action-packed and full of humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review... ... Read more

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Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026A action-packed, historically detailed story of vengeance, from a master of the genre'Impressive to an astounding extent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A fascinating story: authentic, action-packed and full of humour' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review...
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The Silver Eagle

(The Forgotten Legion Chronicles No. 2)

by Ben Kane ...

Series Book 2 - The Forgotten Legion Chronicles
The Forgotten Legion - ten thousand legionaries made captive by the Parthians - has marched to Margiana on the edge of the known world. In its midst are Romulus, Brennus and Tarquinius, all men with good reason to hate Rome. Together the trio must face the savage tribes which constantly threaten the area. But other, more treacherous enemies lurk within the ranks of the Forgotten Legion itself. ... Read more

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The Forgotten Legion - ten thousand legionaries made captive by the Parthians - has marched to Margiana on the edge of the known world. In its midst are Romulus, Brennus and Tarquinius, all men with good reason to hate Rome. Together the trio must face the savage tribes which constantly threaten the area. But other, more treacherous enemies lurk within the ranks of the Forgotten Legion itself.
... Read more
The Road to Rome

(The Forgotten Legion Chronicles No. 3)

by Ben Kane ...

Having survived the perils of a journey across half the world, Romulus and Tarquinius are press-ganged into the legions, which are under imminent threat of annihilation by the Egyptians. Meanwhile in Rome, Romulus's twin sister Fabiola lives in fear for her life, loved by Brutus, but wooed by Marcus Antonius, his deadly enemy. Soon after, Romulus fights at Zela, the vicious battle where Caesar ... Read more

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Having survived the perils of a journey across half the world, Romulus and Tarquinius are press-ganged into the legions, which are under imminent threat of annihilation by the Egyptians. Meanwhile in Rome, Romulus's twin sister Fabiola lives in fear for her life, loved by Brutus, but wooed by Marcus Antonius, his deadly enemy. Soon after, Romulus fights at Zela, the vicious battle where Caesar
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