A Brief History of the Roman Empire - Stephen P. Kershaw

Reducere. In this lively and very readable history of the Roman Empire from its establishment in 27 BC to the barbarian incursions and the fall of Rome in AD...

A fresh new look at the Roman Empire, from the point of view of those regarded by the Romans as 'barbarians'. Kershaw builds a narrative around the...

A fresh new look at the Roman Empire, from the point of view of those regarded by the Romans as 'barbarians'. Kershaw builds a narrative around the...

A new translation of two of Plato's dialogues, Timaios and Kritias, with commentary and critical discussion including an exploration of how the tal...

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to Classical history, myth and the ancient world.Publisher: Little, Brown Book GroupAuthor(s): Dr Step...

Reducere. A fresh and vivid narrative history of the Roman Empire from the point of view of the "barbarian" enemies of Rome. History is written by the victor...

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Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in ...

Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire compresses thirteen turbulent centuries into an epic narrative shot through with insight, iron...

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A history of the cult of the ancient Druids, exploring who they really were and what role they played in the Celtic world. The author's interpretat...

A concise look at the evolution of one of our most crucial transport and trade routes that will open your eyes to its vivid history. Jeremy Black e...

Edward Gibbon's six-volume History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (1776-88) is among the most magnificent and ambitious narratives in ...

Even more scurrilous than 'Rome', A Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors tells the true story of toga parties, banquets, and th...

Publisher: University of California PressAuthor(s): Herodian of AntiochTranslator: Edward C. EcholsNumber of pages: 234Publication date: 2021Dimens...

Filled with provocative forecasts about how the world might change in the next half century, Future Files examines emerging patterns and developmen...

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Publisher: Little, BrownAuthor(s): Stephen P. KershawPublication date: 2022Dimensions: 153 x 233 x 36Cover type: PaperbackRedescopera farmecul lect...

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Autor: Yuval Noah Harari

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A concise yet comprehensive history - social, cultural and natural - including regional information for travellers to the Caribbean, whether to its...

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A newly updated biography of life behind the Palace doors - a celebration of the 60 year reign of Elizabeth II.

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A uniquely comprehensive page-turner depicting the roots of the current civilizational crisis.

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