Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars, 336 Bc-31 BC (Grainger John D.)(Paperback)

Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars, 336 Bc-31 BC (Grainger John D.)(Paperback)

An important but neglected aspect of classical warfare that covers technological, strategic and tactical developments from Alexander to the battle of Actium.The period covered in this book is well known for its epic battles and grand campaigns of territorial conquest, but Hellenistic monarchies,

The Fall of the Seleukid Empire, 187-75 BC (Grainger John D.)(Pevná vazba)

Aspects of Roman History 31 BC-AD 117 (Alston Richard)(Paperback)

This new edition of Aspects of Roman History 31 BC- AD 117 provides an easily accessible guide to the history of the early Roman Empire. Taking the reader through the major political events of the crucial first 150 years of Roman imperial history, from the Empire's foundation under Augustus to the

Egypt and Judaea (Grainger John D.)(Paperback)

John Grainger narrates the aftermath of Marc Antony's defeat, with Octavian's forces swiftly moving in to take control of Egypt but requiring several oft-forgotten campaigns before the country was fully subjugated.Egypt was the last of the Macedonian Successor states to be swallowed up by Roman

The Roman Imperial Succession (Grainger John D.)(Pevná vazba)

An analysis the Roman imperial succession and the failure to come up with an enduring, consistent system for selecting the next emperor with over 22 genealogical tables and 100 images illustrating the Emperors.John D Grainger analyses the Roman imperial succession, demonstrating that the empire

The Wars of Alexander's Successors 323 - 281 Bc. Volume 2: Battles and Tactics (Bennett Bob)(Paperback)

Jazz Piano Studies, Bk 1: 22 Original Studies and Study Pieces (Kember John)(Paperback)

A Hellenistic Anthology (Hopkinson Neil)(Paperback)

This book is an anthology of Greek poetry written during the third to first centuries BC, the Hellenistic period. It is intended to make available to undergraduates and graduate students a selection of texts which are for the most part not easily accessible elsewhere. The volume contains a wide and

The Roman World 44 BC-AD 180 (Goodman Martin)(Paperback)

The Roman World 44 BC - AD 180 deals with the transformation of the Mediterranean regions, northern Europe and the Near East by the military autocrats who ruled Rome during this period. The book traces the impact of imperial politics on life in the city of Rome itself and in the rest of the empire,

The Civil Wars (Appian)(Paperback)

The only suriving continuous narrative source for the events between 133 and 70 BC Appian's writings vividly describe Catiline's conspiracy, the rise and fall of the First Triumvirate, and Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon, defeat of Pompey and untimely death. The climax comes with the brith of the

Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1): 112 BC-AD 192 (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

Roman unit standards played a important role, both ceremonially and on the battlefield. With the armies of the late Roman Republic and early Empire continually engaged on the frontiers, the soldiers selected for the dangerous honor of carrying them were figures of particular renown and splendor

Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (1): 31 BC-AD 195 (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

Although often portrayed generically in media, decades of research have revealed a staggeringly diverse range of equipment and uniforms used by the Roman army, tracing how these changed through time and how regional deployment caused additional variation. This new title reveals the diversity in

Beka Lamb (Edgell Zee)(Paperback)

Set in Belize, Beka Lamb is the record of a few months in the life of Beka and her family. The politics of the small colony, the influence of the matriarchal society and the dominating presence of the Catholic Church are woven into the fabric of the story to provide a compelling portrait of

Armies of Julius Caesar 58-44 BC (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

This book draws upon the latest research to explain and illustrate the Roman and allied troops of the consular armies led by Julius Caesar in his Gallic and civil wars. Caius Julius Caesar remains the most famous Roman general of all time. Although he never bore the title, historians since

On Architecture (Vitruvius)(Paperback)

In De architectura (c.40 BC), Vitruvius discusses in ten encyclopedic chapters aspects of Roman architecture, engineering and city planning. Vitruvius also included a section on human proportions. Because it is the only antique treatise on architecture to have survived, De architectura has been an

The Fall of Carthage: The Punic Wars 265-146 BC (Goldsworthy Adrian)(Paperback)

The greatest conflict of antiquity, the struggle for supremacy between Rome and Carthage. The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides were far greater than

Greek Historical Inscriptions 478-404 BC (Osborne Robin)(Paperback)

This volume is both a companion to the editors' Greek Historical Inscriptions, 404-323 BC, and a successor to the later part of the Selection of Greek Historical Inscriptions to the End of the Fifth Century BC, edited by Russell Meiggs and David M. Lewis and published in 1969. As with the editors'

One Enchanted Evening (Du Beke Anton)(Paperback)

Prepare to be swept off your feet by the romantic and irresistible debut novel from Anton Du Beke. London, 1936. Inside the spectacular Grand Ballroom of the exclusive Buckingham Hotel, the rich and powerful, politicians, film stars, even royalty, rub shoulders with Raymond de Guise and his troupe

The Rise of the Roman Empire (Polybius)(Paperback)

The Greek statesman Polybius (c.200-118 BC) wrote his account of the relentless growth of the Roman Empire in order to help his fellow countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. Opening with the Punic War in 264 BC, he vividly records the critical stages of Roman expansion:

Defence Speeches (Cicero)(Paperback)

Cicero (106-43 BC) was the greatest orator of the ancient world. He dominated the Roman courts, usually appearing for the defense. His speeches are masterpieces of persuasion. They are compellingly written, emotionally powerful, and sometimes hilariously funny. This book presents five of his most

Imperial Roman Warships 27 BC-193 Ad (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

The Roman Empire was not only built by the strength of the legions but also by a Navy that was the most powerful maritime force ever to have existed. It was only the existence of the fleet that secured the trade routes and maintained the communications within the huge Empire. At the height of its

Astronomy and Calendars - The Other Chinese Mathematics: 104 BC - Ad 1644 (Martzloff Jean-Claude)(Paperback)

Recorder from the Beginning: Bk. 1: Pupil's Book (Pitts John)(Paperback / softback)

Updated editions to the series. They have been completely redesigned in

The Oxford History of Greece and the Hellenistic World (Boardman John)(Paperback)

From the epic poems of Homer to the glittering art and architecture of Greece's Golden Age, to the influential Roman systems of law and leadership, the classical Greek world established the foundations of our culture as well as many of its most enduring achievements. Now, in this vivid volume,