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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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Sword of the War God

an epic historical adventure based on Viking mythology and thrilling European history

by Tim Hodkinson ...

Featuring breathtaking battles, fearsome foes, and vehement vows of vengeance, SWORD OF THE WAR GOD is an epic historical adventure adventure set amongst the blood and tumult of fifth-century Europe, where the dying Roman Empire, the mighty Huns, and heroes from Norse mythology vie for power.'Epic, violent storytelling and great fun to read' The Times'Tim Hodkinson has created a fascinating and ... Read more

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Featuring breathtaking battles, fearsome foes, and vehement vows of vengeance, SWORD OF THE WAR GOD is an epic historical adventure adventure set amongst the blood and tumult of fifth-century Europe, where the dying Roman Empire, the mighty Huns, and heroes from Norse mythology vie for power.'Epic, violent storytelling and great fun to read' The Times'Tim Hodkinson has created a fascinating and
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Justinian

Emperor, Soldier, Saint

by Peter Sarris ...

A definitive new biography of the Byzantine emperor JustinianJustinian is a radical reassessment of an emperor and his times. In the sixth century CE, the emperor Justinian presided over nearly four decades of remarkable change, in an era of geopolitical threats, climate change, and plague. From the eastern Roman—or Byzantine—capital of Constantinople, Justinian’s armies reconquered lost territory ... Read more

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A definitive new biography of the Byzantine emperor JustinianJustinian is a radical reassessment of an emperor and his times. In the sixth century CE, the emperor Justinian presided over nearly four decades of remarkable change, in an era of geopolitical threats, climate change, and plague. From the eastern Roman—or Byzantine—capital of Constantinople, Justinian’s armies reconquered lost territory
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Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul

Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World

by John Philip Newell ...

A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality—listening to the sacred around us and inside of us—can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves.John Philip Newell shares the long, hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection ... Read more

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A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality—listening to the sacred around us and inside of us—can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves.John Philip Newell shares the long, hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection
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The Military Institutions of the Romans. Illustrated

by Flavius Vegetius Renatus ...

Translated by John Clarke ...

De Re Militari (commonly known as The Military Institutions of the Romans) by Flavius Vegetius Renatus is one of the most influential military treatises of antiquity, offering a systematic account of the organization, discipline, and strategy of the Roman army. Written during the late Roman Empire, the work seeks to preserve and revive the principles that once made Rome militarily dominant. ... Read more

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De Re Militari (commonly known as The Military Institutions of the Romans) by Flavius Vegetius Renatus is one of the most influential military treatises of antiquity, offering a systematic account of the organization, discipline, and strategy of the Roman army. Written during the late Roman Empire, the work seeks to preserve and revive the principles that once made Rome militarily dominant.
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Caesar

by Adrian Goldsworthy ...

The story of one of the most brilliant, flamboyant and historically important men who ever lived.'A superb achievement' LITERARY REVIEW'C****ombines scholarship with storytelling to bring the ancient world to life: in his masterly new CAESAR he shows us the greatest Roman as man, statesman, soldier and lover' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Magnificent' DAILY TELEGRAPHFrom the very beginning, Caesar's ... Read more

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The story of one of the most brilliant, flamboyant and historically important men who ever lived.'A superb achievement' LITERARY REVIEW'C****ombines scholarship with storytelling to bring the ancient world to life: in his masterly new CAESAR he shows us the greatest Roman as man, statesman, soldier and lover' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Magnificent' DAILY TELEGRAPHFrom the very beginning, Caesar's
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SPQR

A History of Ancient Rome

by Mary Beard ...

**New York Times BestsellerA New York Times Notable BookNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, Foreign Affairs, and Kirkus ReviewsFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award (Nonfiction)Shortlisted for the Cundill Prize in Historical LiteratureFinalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History)A San Francisco Chronicle Hol... ... Read more

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**New York Times BestsellerA New York Times Notable BookNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, Foreign Affairs, and Kirkus ReviewsFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award (Nonfiction)Shortlisted for the Cundill Prize in Historical LiteratureFinalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History)A San Francisco Chronicle Hol...
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Britannia

The Creation of a Roman Province

by John Creighton ...

This book completely re-evaluates the evidence for, and the interpretation of, the rule of the kings of Late Iron Age Britain: Cunobelin and Verica.Within a few generations of their reigns, after one died and the other had fled, Rome’s ceremonial centres had been transformed into the magnificence of Roman towns with monumental public buildings and Britannia examines these kings’ long-lasting ... Read more

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This book completely re-evaluates the evidence for, and the interpretation of, the rule of the kings of Late Iron Age Britain: Cunobelin and Verica.Within a few generations of their reigns, after one died and the other had fled, Rome’s ceremonial centres had been transformed into the magnificence of Roman towns with monumental public buildings and Britannia examines these kings’ long-lasting
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Children of Mars

The Origins of Rome's Empire

by Jeremy Armstrong ...

Series series Ancient Warfare and Civilization
A fresh narrative history of the rise of Rome's empire in Italy, that exposes the monumental expansion of the Roman familial, social, political, and militaristic way of living across Italy. Before the Romans could become masters of the Mediterranean, they had to first conquer the people of their own peninsula. This book explores the origins of Roman imperialism and the creation of Rome's early ... Read more

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A fresh narrative history of the rise of Rome's empire in Italy, that exposes the monumental expansion of the Roman familial, social, political, and militaristic way of living across Italy. Before the Romans could become masters of the Mediterranean, they had to first conquer the people of their own peninsula. This book explores the origins of Roman imperialism and the creation of Rome's early
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Soldier of Rome: Hadrian Ascending

The Artorian Dynasty, #11

by James Mace ...

Series Book 11 - The Artorian Dynasty
Four years after their departure for the east, the armies of Rome are bloodied and exhausted. Their victories against the Parthian Empire came at great cost. As Emperor Trajan stood upon the shores of the Persian Gulf, insurrections erupted amongst the Jewish populations of Cyrenaica, Egypt, Cyprus, and Syria. These were inflamed by uprisings across the newly conquered regions of Mesopotamia. ... Read more

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Four years after their departure for the east, the armies of Rome are bloodied and exhausted. Their victories against the Parthian Empire came at great cost. As Emperor Trajan stood upon the shores of the Persian Gulf, insurrections erupted amongst the Jewish populations of Cyrenaica, Egypt, Cyprus, and Syria. These were inflamed by uprisings across the newly conquered regions of Mesopotamia.
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Gaius Marius

The Rise and Fall of Rome's Saviour

by Marc Hyden ...

"Shows Marius the man, warts and all . . . an excellent biography . . . a very good breakdown of Roman politics, and a civics course in ancient Rome."— A Wargamers Needful ThingsGaius Marius was one of the most remarkable and significant figures of the late Roman Republic. At a time when power tended to be restricted to a clique of influential families, he rose from relatively humble origins to ... Read more

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"Shows Marius the man, warts and all . . . an excellent biography . . . a very good breakdown of Roman politics, and a civics course in ancient Rome."— A Wargamers Needful ThingsGaius Marius was one of the most remarkable and significant figures of the late Roman Republic. At a time when power tended to be restricted to a clique of influential families, he rose from relatively humble origins to
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S.P.Q.R - Histoire de l'ancienne Rome

Histoire de l'ancienne Rome

by Mary Beard ...

Translated by Simon Duran ...

Series series Tempus
L'histoire de référence sur Rome, de sa fondation à sa chute, par une spécialiste de renommée mondiale.Comment ce qui n'était qu'un village insignifiant dans le centre de l'Italie est-il devenu le siège d'un empire dominant la Méditerranée ? Mary Beard raconte dans cet ouvrage majeur l'émergence puis la chute d'une culture sans précédent, qui a façonné nombre de nos concepts fondamentaux sur le ... Read more

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L'histoire de référence sur Rome, de sa fondation à sa chute, par une spécialiste de renommée mondiale.Comment ce qui n'était qu'un village insignifiant dans le centre de l'Italie est-il devenu le siège d'un empire dominant la Méditerranée ? Mary Beard raconte dans cet ouvrage majeur l'émergence puis la chute d'une culture sans précédent, qui a façonné nombre de nos concepts fondamentaux sur le
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Carthage Must Be Destroyed

The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilization

by Richard Miles ...

The first full-scale history of Hannibal's Carthage in decades and "a convincing and enthralling narrative." (The Economist )Drawing on a wealth of new research, archaeologist, historian, and master storyteller Richard Miles resurrects the civilization that ancient Rome struggled so mightily to expunge. This monumental work charts the entirety of Carthage's history, from its origins among the ... Read more

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The first full-scale history of Hannibal's Carthage in decades and "a convincing and enthralling narrative." (The Economist )Drawing on a wealth of new research, archaeologist, historian, and master storyteller Richard Miles resurrects the civilization that ancient Rome struggled so mightily to expunge. This monumental work charts the entirety of Carthage's history, from its origins among the
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Maya Civilization

A Complete Overview Of The Maya History & Maya Mythology

by Eric Brown ...

Discover The Maya History & How They Lived!This book's coverage begins with the development of the Maya through the ancient eras, starting with their founding in Belize as a hunter-gatherer society in the Pre-Classic Period all the way through the Classic and Post-Classic Period during which they had flourished into the civilization they are known for today. The Maya was composed of several city ... Read more

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Discover The Maya History & How They Lived!This book's coverage begins with the development of the Maya through the ancient eras, starting with their founding in Belize as a hunter-gatherer society in the Pre-Classic Period all the way through the Classic and Post-Classic Period during which they had flourished into the civilization they are known for today. The Maya was composed of several city
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La vie quotidienne des soldats romains à l'apogée de l'empire

by Yann Le Bohec ...

Yann Le Bohec nous plonge dans la vie quotidienne des soldats romains à l’apogée de l’empire, de 31 av. J.-C. à 235 ap. J.-C. : qui étaient les hommes recrutés pour faire la guerre, comment se déroulait une journée au camp, comment les soldats conciliaient leur religion et leur métier, leur vie familiale et leurs loisirs, quelles étaient les punitions, corvées, récompenses… À partir des sources ... Read more

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Yann Le Bohec nous plonge dans la vie quotidienne des soldats romains à l’apogée de l’empire, de 31 av. J.-C. à 235 ap. J.-C. : qui étaient les hommes recrutés pour faire la guerre, comment se déroulait une journée au camp, comment les soldats conciliaient leur religion et leur métier, leur vie familiale et leurs loisirs, quelles étaient les punitions, corvées, récompenses… À partir des sources
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Defeat of Rome in the East

Crassus, the Parthians, and the Disastrous Battle of Carrhae, 53 BC

by Gareth C. Sampson ...

"Not just worthwhile for its analysis of the battle, but also for its coverage on Marcus Licinius Crassus' long career and the rise of the Parthian Empire." — Medieval Warfare MagazineIn 53BC the Proconsul Marcus Crassus and 36,000 of his legionaries were crushed by the Parthians at Carrhae in what is now eastern Turkey. Crassus' defeat and death and the 20,000 casualties his army suffered were an ... Read more

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"Not just worthwhile for its analysis of the battle, but also for its coverage on Marcus Licinius Crassus' long career and the rise of the Parthian Empire." — Medieval Warfare MagazineIn 53BC the Proconsul Marcus Crassus and 36,000 of his legionaries were crushed by the Parthians at Carrhae in what is now eastern Turkey. Crassus' defeat and death and the 20,000 casualties his army suffered were an
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Caligula

The Damned Emperors Book 1

by Simon Turney ...

Series Book 1 - The Damned Emperors
'An engrossing new spin on a well-known tale' Antonia Senior, The Times**'**Caligula as you've never seen him before! A powerfully moving read from one of the best ancient world authors in the business' Kate Quinn, author of The Alice NetworkEveryone knows his name. Everyone thinks they know his story.Rome 37AD. The emperor is dying. No-one... ... Read more

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'An engrossing new spin on a well-known tale' Antonia Senior, The Times**'**Caligula as you've never seen him before! A powerfully moving read from one of the best ancient world authors in the business' Kate Quinn, author of The Alice NetworkEveryone knows his name. Everyone thinks they know his story.Rome 37AD. The emperor is dying. No-one...
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The Hellenistic World

by F. W. Walbank ...

The vast land empire that Alexander the Great left to his successors was without parallel in Greek history. Alexander’s family and generals created a new order of monarchies and city-states which was to control most of the territory between the Adriatic Sea and western India for three hundred years.The term ‘hellenistic’ is commonly used to describe this world in which Greek was the lingua franca ... Read more

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The vast land empire that Alexander the Great left to his successors was without parallel in Greek history. Alexander’s family and generals created a new order of monarchies and city-states which was to control most of the territory between the Adriatic Sea and western India for three hundred years.The term ‘hellenistic’ is commonly used to describe this world in which Greek was the lingua franca
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The Idea of a Town

The Anthropology of Urban Form in Rome, Italy and the Ancient World

by Joseph Rykwert ...

Roman towns and their history are generally regarded as being the preserve of the archaeologist or the economic historian. In this famous, unusual and radical book which touches on such disparate themes as psychology and urban architecture, Joseph Rykwert has considered them as works of art. His starting point is the mythical, historical and ritual texts in which their foundation is recounted ... Read more

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Roman towns and their history are generally regarded as being the preserve of the archaeologist or the economic historian. In this famous, unusual and radical book which touches on such disparate themes as psychology and urban architecture, Joseph Rykwert has considered them as works of art. His starting point is the mythical, historical and ritual texts in which their foundation is recounted
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Augustus

Roman Emperors, #1

by Santiago Machain ...

Series Book 1 - Roman Emperors
This first volume on Augustus explores the life of one of the most influential and fascinating leaders in Roman history: the founder of the Empire. From his early days as Octavian , a young unexpected heir, to his rise as Augustus , 'the venerable one,' and first emperor of Rome, this work immerses us in the intricate path he traveled to transform the Republic into a solid and stable empire. ... Read more

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This first volume on Augustus explores the life of one of the most influential and fascinating leaders in Roman history: the founder of the Empire. From his early days as Octavian , a young unexpected heir, to his rise as Augustus , 'the venerable one,' and first emperor of Rome, this work immerses us in the intricate path he traveled to transform the Republic into a solid and stable empire.
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Emperors of Rome

by David Potter ...

The Emperors of Rome charts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through profiles of the greatest and most notorious of the emperors, from the autocratic Augustus to the feeble Claudius, the vicious Nero to the beneficent Marcus Aurelius, through to the maniac Commodus and beyond. Interwoven with these are vivid descriptions of sports and art, political intrigues and historic events.In this ... Read more

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The Emperors of Rome charts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through profiles of the greatest and most notorious of the emperors, from the autocratic Augustus to the feeble Claudius, the vicious Nero to the beneficent Marcus Aurelius, through to the maniac Commodus and beyond. Interwoven with these are vivid descriptions of sports and art, political intrigues and historic events.In this
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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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Resurrecting Pompeii

by Estelle Lazer ...

Resurrecting Pompeii provides an in-depth study of a unique site from antiquity with information about a population who all died from the same known cause within a short period of time.Pompeii has been continuously excavated and studied since 1748. Early scholars working in Pompeii and other sites associated with the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius were seduced by the wealth of artefacts and wall ... Read more

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Resurrecting Pompeii provides an in-depth study of a unique site from antiquity with information about a population who all died from the same known cause within a short period of time.Pompeii has been continuously excavated and studied since 1748. Early scholars working in Pompeii and other sites associated with the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius were seduced by the wealth of artefacts and wall
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Rome, Blood & Politics

Reform, Murder and Popular Politics in the Late Republic, 133–70 BC

by Gareth C. Sampson ...

This in-depth chronicle examines the series of political upheavals that led to division, violence, and civil war in the ancient Roman Republic.The last century of the Roman Republic saw the consensus of the ruling elite shattered by a series of high-profile politicians who proposed political or social reform programs, many of which culminated in acts of bloodshed on the streets of Rome itself. ... Read more

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This in-depth chronicle examines the series of political upheavals that led to division, violence, and civil war in the ancient Roman Republic.The last century of the Roman Republic saw the consensus of the ruling elite shattered by a series of high-profile politicians who proposed political or social reform programs, many of which culminated in acts of bloodshed on the streets of Rome itself.
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