Emperor Alexander Severus: Rome's Age of Insurrection, Ad222-235, Hardcover - John S. McHugh

Alexander Severus' is full of controversy and contradictions. He came to the throne through the brutal murder of his cousin, Elagabalus, and was ul...

Commodus is best known as the narcissistic, incestuous, patricidal megalomaniac Emperor in Ridley Scott's Gladiator (played by Joaquin Phoenix). Th...

Describes Antoninus' background, early life and how he came to be adopted as Hadrian's heir.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): John McHughI...

The figure of Sejanus has fascinated from ancient to more modern times.

Description*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "His character too had i...

Reducere. Volume 70 in the Ancient Christian Writers series offers the first complete English translation since the late nineteenth century of the works of S...

Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age - Jonathan Bardill

Born in Paris in 1893 and trained as an engineer, Raymond Loewy revolutionized twentieth-century American industrial design. Combining salesmanship...

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This is a biography of one of the most unusual Byzantine emperors in Constantinople who reigned from 1347 to 1354, and subsequently spent thirty ye...

Reducere. DescriptionCharles I, often known as Charlemagne, is one of the most extraordinary figures ever to rule an empire. Driven by unremitting physical e...

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Reducere. The rough-hewn general who rose to the nation's highest office, and whose presidency witnessed the first political skirmishes that would lead to th...

Plutarch's influential writings on the ancient worldPlutarch's parallel biographies of the great men in Greek and Roman history are cornerstones of...

It is hard to imagine a more male-dominated field in the nineteenth century than sea navigation. This was the high-point of the British Empire and ...

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'One of the most exciting writers working in Ireland today' SALLY ROONEY, author of Normal People 'Terrific' RODDY DOYLE, author of Love 'Truly bri...

Colin Alexander looks at the interwar period, a high-water mark in industrial design as the benefits of streamlining were realised.Publisher: Amber...

Reducere. DescriptionAlexander von Humboldt was the most famous scientist and explorer of his day. "I view him as one of the greatest ornaments of the age, "...

Reducere. DescriptionThe Battle of Gettysburg July 1-July 3, 1863, fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was considered the bloodiest ba...

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For all their pride in seeing this world clearly, the thinkers and artists of the English Renaissance were also fascinated by magic and the occult....

Of all the screen juveniles groomed for stardom by Warner Brothers in the 1930s, few were touted as highly by Hal Wallis and Jack Warner as Ross Al...

This is the official US Army guide to the history, operation, and maintenance of the M-1 Garand rifle. It differs from traditional Army manuals in ...

Broccoli Rob and the Garden Singers is an inspiring children's book with beautiful illustrations that takes the reader through the struggles and pe...

A teddy is forever a cute, lovable, cuddly toy. You will find teddies sitting on display under the spotlights inside every good toyshop window. Eve...

Reducere. The reign of Queen Elizabeth I was a time of war, passion, and spectacular achievement. Elizabeth: The Golden Age finds Elizabeth facing bloodlust ...

This collection of images of post-war British goods, advertising and kitchen ephemera shows the past iterations of the familiar brands of today, su...

Reducere. This manual is a guide for commanders and instructors in presenting instruction and training in the mechanical operation of the M1 rifle. It includ...

The Emperor of Nihon-Ja is the tenth thrilling book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series - over eight million sold worldwide. When Horace ...

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Reducere. Prevent and counteract the general anxiety and emotional fragility prevalent in children and teenagers today--a new parenting philosophy and strate...

Reducere. The Mobile River presents the first-ever narrative history of this important American watercourse. Inspired by the venerable Rivers of America seri...