Barbarian Tides: The Migration Age and the Later Roman Empire (Goffart Walter)(Paperback)

Late Antiquity: A Very Short Introduction (Clark Gillian)(Paperback)

Late antiquity saw the barbarian invasions overrun the western Roman empire and Persian and Arab armies end Roman rule over the eastern and southern coasts of the Mediterranean. Was late antiquity therefore merely a time of decline? In this vibrant and compact introduction, Gillian Clark sheds

The Later Roman Empire (Cameron Averil)(Paperback)

A comprehensive study which introduces the reader to the vigour and variety of the fourth century AD. After being beset by invasion, civil war and internal difficulties for a century, the Roman Empire that Diocletian inherited in AD 284 desperately needed the organizational drive he brought to the

By the Emperor's Hand: Military Dress and Court Regalia in the Later Romano-Byzantine Empire (Dawson Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

The Later Roman Empire: A.D. 354-378 (Marcellinus Ammianus)(Paperback)

A Roman historian chronicles Rome on the brink of collapse Ammianus Marcellinus was the last great Roman historian, and his writings rank alongside those of Livy and Tacitus. The Later Roman Empire chronicles a period of twenty-five years during Marcellinus' own lifetime, covering the reigns of

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Gibbon Edward)(Paperback)

Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published between 1776 and 1788, is the undisputed masterpiece of English historical writing which can only perish with the language itself. Its length alone is a measure of its monumental quality: seventy-one chapters, of which twenty-eight appear in

Broken Legions: Fantasy Skirmish Wargames in the Roman Empire (Latham Mark)(Paperback)

The Roman Empire rules the civilized world with an iron fist, seemingly all-powerful and limitless. And yet the power of Rome is secured not by its mighty legions but by small bands of warriors and agents fighting a secret war. Tasked by the Emperor to explore ancient temples, forgotten labyrinths,

The Roman Army and the New Testament (Zeichmann Christopher B.)(Paperback)

Though New Testament scholars have written extensively on the Roman Empire, the topic of the military has been conspicuously neglected, leading many academics to defer to popular wisdom. Against this trend, The Roman Army and the New Testament provides a clear discussion of issues that are often

Illuminations (Benjamin Walter)(Paperback / softback)

Features 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction', 'The Task of the Translator' and 'Theses on the Philosophy of History', as well as essays on Kafka, storytelling, Baudelaire, Brecht's epic theatre, and

The Holy Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Whaley Joachim)(Paperback)

Voltaire's description of the Holy Roman Empire as 'neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire' is often cited to underline its worthlessness. German historians traditionally despised it because it had allegedly impeded German unification. Since 1945 scholars have been more positive but the empire's

The Age of Empires (Aldrich Robert)(Paperback)

For over five hundred years, empires have been a feature of the political landscape, and today, many contemporary conflicts resonate with issues tied to colonial conquest and the uneasy situations they produced. Empires evoke potent images: Henry Morton Stanley, David Livingstone, and the gallery

Aqa GCSE History: Migration, Empires and the People (Mohamud Abdul)(Paperback)

Create a stimulating, well-paced teaching route through the 2016 GCSE History specification using this tailor-made series that draws on a legacy of market-leading history textbooks and the individual subject specialisms of the author team to inspire student

Brief History of the Roman Empire (Kershaw Dr Stephen P.)(Paperback / softback)

A new look at the rise and fall of the greatest empire the world has ever

Roman Medicine (Cruse Audrey)(Paperback / softback)

Audrey Cruse looks at the many different aspects of medicine and health in the Roman Empire, particularly Roman

The Roman Emperor Aurelian: Restorer of the World (White John F.)(Paperback)

Aurelian saved the Roman Empire from foreign invasion and collapse, earning him the title Restorer of the World from a grateful Senate. This is his story as restorer of the world.The ancient Sibylline prophecies had foretold that the Roman Empire would last for 1000 years. As the time for the

Lost Soldiers (Kot Ales)(Paperback)

Vietnam, 1969. Juarez, forty years later. Three men tied by the war they left behind -- on collision course with a new one. As old grievances resurface, the bodies pile up. And as the fires on the border rage, a man's psyche falls apart, birthing a new understanding of himself. COLLECTS LOST

The Roman Empire in 100 Haikus (Laycock Stuart)(Paperback)

The Roman Empire has been a source of fascination to political thinkers, the obsession of some of the greatest historians, and has influenced art down the ages. Now, in a fresh new take on the era, historian Stuart Laycock sums up the subject in 100 haikus. These original poems are sometimes witty,

Dangerous Days in the Roman Empire (Deary Terry)(Paperback)

DANGEROUS DAYS IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE is the first in a new adult series by Terry Deary, the author of the hugely bestselling Horrible Histories, popular among children for their disgusting details, gory information and sharp wit, and among adults for engaging children (and themselves) with history

Holy Roman Empire - A Thousand Years of Europe's History (Wilson Peter H.)(Paperback / softback)

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND ECONOMIST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2016 'A definitive study of the amorphous state that lasted a thousand years ...The Holy Roman Empire deserves to be hailed as a magnum opus' Tom Holland, Daily Telegraph 'Engrossing ...staggering ...a book that is relevant to our own times' The

Heraclius Emperor of Byzantium (Kaegi Walter E. Jr.)(Paperback)

This book evaluates the life and empire of the pivotal yet controversial Byzantine emperor Heraclius (ad. 610-641), a contemporary of the Prophet Muhammad. His stormy war-torn reign is critical for understanding the background to fundamental changes in the Balkans and the Middle East, including the

Barbarian Chicks & Demons (Hartmann)(Paperback)

The exploits of Barbarian warrior women in an Heroic Fantasy world continue. Cunning and lasciviousness galore with often a tongue firmly in cheek on these beautifully painted stories set to amuse and

The Roman Empire in Late Antiquity (Elton Hugh)(Paperback)

This book provides a history of the late Roman Empire (AD 260-641), covering the rise of imperial Christianity, the fall of the West to the barbarians, and the Justinianic reconquest. Focuses on mechanics of ruling this large state and the interaction of the emperor with the administration. Written

International Migration and the Future of Populations and Labour in Europe (Kupiszewski Marek)(Paperback)

The changes of populations are determined by fertility, mortality and migration. On the national level, international migration is a factor of increasing demographic, economic, social and political importance. This book addresses the debate on the impact of international migration and economic

Ghosts of Empire - Britain's Legacies in the Modern World (Kwarteng Kwasi)(Paperback / softback)

This fascinating book shows how the later years of the British Empire were characterised by accidental oversights, irresponsible opportunism and uncertain

The Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Kelly Christopher)(Paperback)

The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. It had a population of sixty million people spread across lands encircling the Mediterranean and stretching from northern England to the sun-baked banks of the Euphrates, and from the Rhine to the North African coast. It was, above all else, an empire