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  • Cleopatra

    La regina che sfidò Roma e conquistò l’eternità

    by Alberto Angela ...
    Il mondo di oggi non sarebbe lo stesso senza Cleopatra, una donna di potere, intelligente e abile che appartiene all'immaginario collettivo universale, ma la cui figura storica è ancora per molti aspetti avvolta nel mistero e non priva di risvolti enigmatici.Alberto Angela ha deciso di ricostruire le vicende della regina che in un certo senso ha conquistato Roma, rintracciando fonti storiche e ... Read more

    9,99 €

  • HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE COMPLETE VOLUMES 1 - 6

    [Deluxe Annotated & Illustrated Ultimate Edition] Including Many Colorful Timeline Maps, Illustrations, Photographs, Plus BONUS ENTIRE Audiobook Narration

    by Edward Gibbon ...
    HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE COMPLETE VOLUMES 1 - 6 [Deluxe Annotated & Illustrated Ultimate Edition] Including Many Colorful Timeline Maps, Illustrations, Photographs, Plus BONUS ENTIRE Audio Narration."Enjoy the most thorough & complete edition of this book anywhere to be found!"*** Featuring Dynamic Chapter Navigation and Professional Formatting for a Premium Reading ... Read more

    1,76 €

  • 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

    10,38 €

  • The Lives of the Twelve Caesars

    Volumes I and II

    by Suetonius ...
    The Lives of the Twelve Caesars by 2nd Century Roman historian Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus is our key primary source for biographical information of the first twelve rulers of ancient Rome - Emperors Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian.This new digital edition of The Lives of the Twelve Caesars includes an image gallery ... Read more

    0,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Son of Mars

    A Novella of Ancient Rome

    by Vincent B. II Davis ...
    Series Book 1 - The Marius Scrolls
    Before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, his uncle Gaius Marius was the most powerful man in the eternal city. Once a provincial nobody with a ruined family, Marius only had one way to power: the sword.Years later, he writes to his protege Quintus Sertorius, explaining to him how he rose through the ranks of the Roman legion to become the most powerful man in the Republic.He wants to encourage and inspire ... Read more

    Free

  • L'ultimo giorno di Roma

    by Alberto Angela ...
    Series Book 1 - La trilogia di Nerone
    EDIZIONE SPECIALE CON DEDICA ESCLUSIVA DI ALBERTO ANGELAL'ULTIMO GIORNO DI ROMA: il primo libro della “Trilogia di Nerone” dedicata al più controverso imperatore di Roma e all’incendio del 64 d.C.“Un bestseller annunciato, ma è all’altezza delle aspettative? Assolutamente sì. L’autore, come è suo metodo, ci porta dentro la Storia”.Il Venerdì di Repubblica"Un racconto dallo stile cinemato... ... Read more

    9,99 €

  • The Complete Tacitus Anthology

    The Histories, The Annals, Germania, Agricola, A Dialogue on Oratory

    by Publius Cornelius Tacitus ...
    Series series Texts From Ancient Rome
    Publius Cornelius Tacitus (AD56 - AD117) was a Roman orator, lawyer and senator. He is considered one of antiquities greatest historians. The surviving portions of his major works - "The Histories" and "The Annals" - examine the reigns of the Emperors Tiberius, Claudius, Nero and those who reigned in the "Year of the Four Emperors". These two works cover the span of history from the death of ... Read more

    2,49 €

  • 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

    8,49 €

  • The House of Whispers

    The thrilling new novel from the bestselling author of The Clockwork Girl!

    by Anna Mazzola ...
    **WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE FINGERPRINT AWARDS 2024!*Picked as one of the best historical novels of 2023 by The Times!*'A creepy, chilling story - another Anna Mazzola triumph!' JENNIFER SAINT'Chilling and compelling, with echoes of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca' ESSIE FOXSometimes the secrets of the past are more dangerous than the presen... ... Read more

    4,49 €

  • The Way of the Gladiator

    Inspiration for the Gladiator Films

    by Daniel P. Mannix ...
    The book that inspired the stories of Gladiator & Gladiator II: Step into the ring with this classic, in-depth account of the ancient Romans' obsession with the bloody and brutal games."[ The Way of the Gladiator is] this crazy, tawdry, wild book about the Coliseum. . . . It hardwired in my brain the absolute similarities between who we are and who we were." —David Franzoni, Academy Award ... Read more

    12,29 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 24 Hours in Ancient Rome

    A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There

    by Dr Philip Matyszak ...
    Series Book 1 - 24 Hours in Ancient History
    Walk a day in a Roman’s sandals.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 York?In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to the people who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character – from emperor to ... Read more

    6,14 €

  • Clash of Legions

    An utterly gripping historical adventure from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Anthony Riches

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 14 - Empire series
    The legendary series, revered by readers the world over.'Riches at his absolute best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute must read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adore this group of extremely dangerous men. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A terrific series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent historical adventure with a twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐TWO EMPERORS.ONE MUST FALL.... ... Read more

    6,49 €

  • The Ottoman Empire

    Ancient Empires, #1

    by History Nerds ...
    Series Book 1 - Ancient Empires
    Step into the enigmatic world of "The Ottoman Empire" a compelling exploration of the rise, zenith, and eventual decline of one of the most formidable empires in history. This meticulously researched account takes readers on a captivating journey through the annals of time, unraveling the intricate tapestry of a civilization that spanned over six centuries.From the humble beginnings of Osman I to ... Read more

    Free

  • Klassiek

    Een geschiedenis van de Grieks-Romeinse oudheid

    by Anton van Hooff ...
    De Grieks-Romeinse oudheid heeft altijd zeer tot de verbeelding gesproken. Ze heeft de westerse beschaving op tal van gebieden geïnspireerd: op politiek, cultureel en intellectueel niveau. In die zin was zij 'klassiek': een voorbeeld, model, norm. Anton van Hooff schetst in 'Klassiek' het samenhangende historische verhaal van de Grieks-Romeinse wereld. Van de Griekse stadsstaten in de vijfde eeuw ... Read more

    Was 9,99 € Now 7,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Shortest History of Italy

    3,000 Years from the Romans to the Renaissance to a Modern Republic - A Retelling for Our Times

    by Ross King ...
    Series series The Shortest History Series
    Discover the prodigious global influence of il bel paese in this star-studded retelling of Italy’s past—from a foremost author of historic Italy. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.“Each page brims with Bill Bryson-like trivia that is sure to delight.”—Booklist, starred reviewThe calendar. The Senate. The university. The piano, the ... Read more

    8,15 €

  • 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

    3,99 €

  • Dynasty

    The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar

    by Tom Holland ...
    A “startlingly visceral” (The New York Times) portrait of Rome’s first imperial dynasty, from Augustus to Nero—by the acclaimed author of Rubicon and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“Holland is a master of narrative history. On the strength of Dynasty, he deserves a laurel wreath.” —The Washington PostIn Dynasty, Tom Holland traces the astonishing century-long story of the ... ... Read more

    8,79 €

  • Wolves of Rome

    by Valerio Massimo Manfredi ...
    Translated by Christine Feddersen Manfredi ...
    From the international bestselling Valerio Massimo Manfredi, Wolves of Rome is a historical thriller about two brothers and the betrayal of Teutoburg Forest that devastated the Roman Empire. This is a must read for fans of Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden.Bound by Blood. Divided by an Empire.Deep in a dark, foreboding forest, the Roman Empire will face its bloodiest test.3 BC. Two ... ... Read more

    13,98 €

  • The Classical World

    An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian

    by Robin Lane Fox ...
    The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics -- these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Augustus. From the ... Read more

    11,99 €

  • Asterix: Asterix and the Griffin

    Album 39

    by Jean-Yves Ferri ...
    Illustrated by Didier Conrad ...
    Series Book 39 - Asterix
    The latest Album, Asterix and the White Iris, is now available!Deep in the frozen plains of Barbaricum, the Sarmatians face a terrible threat. The Romans are approaching in huge numbers to capture the Griffin, a sacred and terrifying beast, and they've kidnapped the beloved niece of the wise old shaman, Fanciakuppov, to lead them to it. Determined to stop them, Fanciakuppov seeks the help of his ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • Emulating Alexander

    How Alexander the Great's Legacy Fuelled Rome's Wars With Persia

    by Glenn Barnett ...
    This book gives an account of the Roman relationship with Persia and how it was shaped by the actions of Alexander the Great long before the events. Numerous Roman emperors led armies eastward against the Persians, seeking to emulate or exceed the glorious conquests of Alexander. Some achieved successes but more often the result was ignominious defeat or death. Even as the empire declined, court ... Read more

    6,14 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Vita segreta degli imperatori romani

    by Sara Prossomariti ...
    Dalla musica di Nerone alle monete dei bordelli di Tiberio: abitudini, passioni e vizi dei grandi sovrani di RomaDegli imperatori romani, in genere, si tendono a ricordare le grandi conquiste militari, le innovazioni in campo sociale ed economico o il grande impulso dato alle arti. Alcuni, come Nerone o Caligola, sono famosi anche per la loro crudeltà e la condotta irrazionale o indolente. Ma la ... Read more

    4,99 €

  • Le manuel d'Epictète, Traduit en français d'après M. Dacier [édition intégrale revue et mise à jour]

    Translated by André Dacier ...
    by Epictète Epictète ...
    Series series Faits & Documents
    Epictète fut esclave. Persécuté et régulièrement battu par son maître, il réussit à s'échapper. Puis il enseigna la philosophie au grès de sa route. Libre et fervent représentant de l'art oratoire, il n'a jamais écrit ; mais sa pensée lui a survécu. Le Manuel d'Épictète devint ainsi un ouvrage compilé par Arrien (95-175) qui rapporte la doctrine du philosophe stoïcien Épictète (50-127). Son ... Read more

    2,49 €

  • Βυζαντινός πολιτισμός

    by Steven Runciman ...
    Translated by Χρήστος Πιερρακέας ...
    Το κλασικό έργο Βυζαντινός Πολιτισµός (1933) του Steven Runciman, ενός από τους σηµαντικότερους βυζαντινολόγους του 20ού αιώνα, είναι ένα πλήρες αν και συνοπτικό πανόραµα της Βυζαντινής Ιστορίας, από την ίδρυση της Κωνσταντινούπολης τον 4ο αιώνα έως την άλωσή της από τους Οθωµανούς το 1453.Επί αιώνες οι ιστορικοί της Δύσης αντιµετώπιζαν τον βυζαντινό πολιτισµό ως κατώτερο από τον αρχαίο ελληνικό ... Read more

    12,99 €