Rome and the Mediterranean 290 to 146 BC: The Imperial Republic (Rosenstein Nathan)(Paperback)

Rome and the Mediterranean 290 to 146 BC: The Imperial Republic (Rosenstein Nathan)(Paperback)

Rome's stunning rise to mastery of the ancient MediterraneanNathan Rosenstein charts Rome's incredible journey and command of the Mediterranean over the course of the third and second centuries BC. He describes the Republic's great wars - against Pyrrhus, Carthage and Hannibal, and the kings of

Companion Roman Republic (Rosenstein Nathan)(Paperback)

This Companion provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman Republican history as it is currently practiced. Highlights recent developments, including archaeological discoveries, fresh approaches to textual sources, and the opening up of new areas of historical study Retains the

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

Praetorian: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Imperial Bodyguard (de la Bdoyre Guy)(Paperback)

A riveting account of ancient Rome's imperial bodyguard, the select band of soldiers who wielded the power to make--or destroy--the emperors they served Founded by Augustus around 27 B.C., the elite Praetorian Guard was tasked with the protection of the emperor and his family. As the centuries

Rome's Mediterranean Empire: Books 41-45 and the Periochae (Livy)(Paperback)

'I will do as the Senate decrees.' These words from one of Rome's opponents encapsulate the authority Rome achieved by its subjugation of the Mediterranean. The Third Macedonian War, recounted in this volume, ended the kingdom created by Philip II and Alexander the Great and was a crucial step in

Rome in the Late Republic (Beard Mary)(Paperback)

This textbook outlines the key features of the period of Rome in the late Republic, from the attitudes of the aristocracy and the role of state religion to the function of political institutions. This second edition also contains a new introduction and an updated

Colosseum (Hopkins Professor Keith)(Paperback / softback)

The Colosseum was Imperial Rome's monument to warfare. The author tells the story of Rome's greatest arena: how it was built; the gladiatorial and other games that were held there; the training of the gladiators; the audiences who revelled in the games, and the emperors who staged them and the

Augustus and the Destruction of History - The politics of the past in early imperial Rome(Pevná vazba)

Agent of Rome: The Far Shore (Brown Nick)(Paperback)

When the deputy commander of Rome's Imperial Security Service is assassinated on the island of Rhodes, Cassius Corbulo swiftly finds himself embroiled in the investigation. Assisted once more by ex-gladiator bodyguard Indavara and servant Simo, his search for the truth is complicated by the

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

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,

Dynasty - The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar (Holland Tom)(Paperback / softback)

A masterful history of Rome's first imperial dynasty by the award-winning author of Rubicon, Persian Fire and In the Shadow of the

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

Wild Flowers of the Mediterranean (Schoenfelder Peter And Ingrid)(Paperback)

The plant world of the Mediterranean region is remarkable for its great diversity of species and forms. This user-friendly pocket nature guide is organized by colour to help identify over 500 commonly seen flowers, shrubs, trees, grasses and ferns. Detailed descriptions give the common and

Mediterranean Zone - For a Longer, Leaner, Healthier Life (Sears Barry)(Paperback / softback)

Why and how to combine the benefits and wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean diet with the principles of the Zone lifestyle to stop weight gain, free yourself from inflammation, reverse diabetes, protect yourself from Alzheimer's, lighten your mood and leave behind the diet-and-exercise trap

The Annals of Imperial Rome (Tacitus)(Paperback)

His last work, regarded by many as the greatest work of contemporary scholarship, Tacitus' The Annals of Imperial Rome recount with depth and insight the history of the Roman Empire during the first century A.D. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with an introduction by Michael Grant

Macedonia and Greece (Matyszak Philip)(Paperback)

In the late 3rd century BC, while Rome struggled for her very survival against the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War, Philip V of Macedon allied with Hannibal in pursuit of his dream for a new Macedonian empire. Once Carthage was defeated, however, the Roman army for the first time turned its

Letters of the Younger Pliny (Pliny The Younger)(Paperback / softback)

Providing a series of fascinating views of Imperial Rome, The Letters of the Younger Pliny also offer one of the fullest self-portraits to survive from classical times. Pliny's lively and very personal letters address an astonishing range of topics, from a deeply moving account of his uncle's death

A Brief History of the Mediterranean: Indispensable for Travellers (Black Jeremy)(Paperback)

A wonderfully concise and readable, yet comprehensive, history of the Mediterranean Sea, the perfect companion for any visitor -- or indeed, anyone compelled to stay at home.'The grand object of travelling is to see the shores of the Mediterranean.'Samuel Johnson, 1776 The Mediterranean has always

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

Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny (Watts Edward J.)(Paperback)

Learn why the Roman Republic collapsed -- and how it could have continued to thrive -- with this insightful history from an award-winning author. In Mortal Republic, prize-winning historian Edward J. Watts offers a new history of the fall of the Roman Republic that explains why Rome exchanged

The Frontiers of Imperial Rome (Breeze David J.)(Paperback)

At its height, the Roman Empire was the greatest empire yet seen with borders stretching from the rain-swept highlands of Scotland in the north to the sun-scorched Nubian desert in the south. But how were the vast and varied stretches of frontier defined and defended?Many of Rome's frontier

Pillars of Hercules - A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean (Theroux Paul)(Paperback / softback)

At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules: Gibraltar and Ceuta, in Morocco. Paul Theroux decided to travel from one to the other taking the long way round. He travels by a dilapidated taxi, smoke-filled bus, bicycle and even a cruise-liner. This eventful tour aims to evoke

DK Eyewitness Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean (DK Eyewitness)(Paperback / softback)

Helping you capture the essence of cruising through the beautiful Mediterranean, this is a multi-country guide to Europe's most spectacular cruising destinations. From Oslo to Athens, it covers 70 ports of call. It also features photos and illustrations, unique 3-D models, and bird's-eye-view maps