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

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

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

Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (2): Ad 192-500 (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

This book draws upon the latest research to identify, explain, and illustrate the standards used by the Roman armies of the Late Empire. The Late Roman Empire was a period of significant change in the designs of standards and in the costumes of standard-bearers. During the middle decades of the

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

Strasbourg AD 357: The Victory That Saved Gaul (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

A highly illustrated account of the battle of Strasbourg in AD 357, a decisive victory for the Romans under their Caesar Julian against the Alemanni and their leader Chnodomar. Civil war in the Western Roman Empire between AD 350--53 had left the frontiers weakly defended, and the major German

Imperial Rome Ad 193 to 284: The Critical Century (Ando Clifford)(Paperback)

A pioneering history of this period of crisisThe Roman empire during the period framed by the accession of Septimus Severus in 193 and the rise of Diocletian in 284 has conventionally been regarded as one of crisis. Between 235 and 284, at least eighteen men held the throne of the empire, for an

Byzantine Naval Forces 1261 1461: The Roman Empire's Last Marines (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

After the recapture of Constantinople, Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos was determined to bring glory back to the Byzantine Empire. To achieve this, he established an Imperial Fleet and raised new regiments of elite marine troops. This work provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the unit

The Etruscans: 9th-2nd Centuries BC (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

Ancient Rome had deep roots in the 'Villanovan' culture that we call today the Etruscans. Their long-lived civilization can be traced to 900--750 BC in northwest Italy. They were a sea-faring people trading with and competing against Greek and Phoenician peoples, including the Carthaginians. They

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,

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

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

The Varangian Guard 988-1453 (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

The Varangian Guards were Viking mercenaries who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine Armies. Descendants from a legendary line of warriors, the Varangian Guard was formed after a group of Viking mercenaries made a major contribution to the Byzantine

Roman Britain: A New History 55 BC-AD 450 (Southern Patricia)(Paperback)

For nearly four centuries, from AD 43 to 410, Britain was a small province on the north-western edge of the vast Roman Empire. Though it was small, it was not insignificant. There were more Roman soldiers in Britain than there were in the provinces of North Africa, and the governors who were

The Normans in Italy 1016-1194 (D'Amato Raffaele)(Paperback)

This title covers the history and armies of the powerful military kingdom founded by the Normans in southern Italy and Sicily, which were contemporary to William the Conqueror's invasion of England. Preceding and simultaneously with the conquest of England by Duke William, other ambitious and

Imperial Rome Ad 284 to 363: The New Empire (Harries Jill)(Paperback)

This book is about the reinvention of the Roman Empire during the eighty years between the accession of Diocletian and the death of Julian. How had it changed? The emperors were still warriors and expected to take the field. Rome was still the capital, at least symbolically. There was still a Roman

Sermones Romani - Ad usum discipulorum(Paperback / softback)

Roman Soldier Vs Parthian Warrior: Carrhae to Nisibis, 53 BC-AD 217 (Sheppard Si)(Paperback)

This fascinating book explores the epic clash between two ancient empires in a 250-year conflict which would define the boundaries of the ancient world for more than seven centuries.In 53 BC, Roman and Parthian forces collided in a confrontation that would reshape the geopolitical map and establish

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

Britannia Ad 43: The Claudian Invasion (Fields Nic)(Paperback)

A highly illustrated account of how the Roman legions crossed the sea to conquer Britannia in AD 43. For the Romans, Britannia lay beyond the comfortable confines of the Mediterranean world around which classical civilization had flourished. Britannia was felt to be at the outermost edge of the

Roman Heavy Cavalry (2): Ad 500-1450 (Negin Andrey)(Paperback)

Following Roman Heavy Cavalry (1) on the earlier centuries, this book explains and illustrates the armor, weapons, organization, and deployment of elite heavy armored cavalry units during their long history in the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.In the twilight of the Western Roman Empire in the

The Archaeology of Roman York (Parker Adam)(Paperback)

When soldiers of the Roman 9th Legion arrived in AD 70, they built a fortress and this huge military camp formed the foundation of the modern city of York. Roman legionaries were garrisoned in the city for over three centuries and a huge provincial town grew up around them. Eboracum was a city at

Eagle's Prophecy (Eagles of the Empire 6) (Scarrow Simon)(Paperback / softback)

AD 45, the Adriatic Sea. Centurions Macro and Cato embark on a deadly mission to rescue an imperial agent from pirates. The gripping sixth novel in the bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and THE BLOOD

Galen: A Thinking Doctor in Imperial Rome (Nutton Vivian)(Paperback)

This volume offers a comprehensive biography of the Roman physician Galen, and explores his activities and ideas as a doctor and intellectual, as well as his reception in later centuries. Nutton's wide-ranging study surveys Galen's early life and medical education, as well as his later career in