Septimius Severus: The African Emperor (Birley Anthony R.)(Paperback)

Septimius Severus: The African Emperor (Birley Anthony R.)(Paperback)

In this, the only biography of Septimius Severus in English, Anthony R. Birley explors how 'Roman' or otherwise this man was and examines his remarkable background and career.Severus was descended from Phoenician settlers in Tripolitania, and his reign, AD 193-211, represents a key point in Roman

Unholy Consult - Book 4 of the Aspect-Emperor (Bakker R. Scott)(Paperback / softback)

The highly anticipated finale to R. Scott Bakker's acclaimed Aspect-Emperor

Black Mischief (Waugh Evelyn)(Paperback / softback)

When Oxford-educated Emperor Seth succeeds to the throne of the African state of Azania, he has a tough job on his hands. His subjects are ill-informed and unruly, and corruption, double-dealing and bloodshed are rife. With the aid of Minister of Modernization, Basil Seal, Seth plans to introduce

A Prisoner of Privilege (Rowe Rosemary)(Paperback)

The arrival of a high-ranking spy for the Emperor Severus spells trouble for Libertus in this gripping historical mystery set in 2nd century Britain. After a series of strange and fatal events takes place, Libertus finds himself fighting for his freedom amidst accusations of treason and

Emperor Alexander Severus - Rome's Age of Insurrection, Ad222-235 (McHugh John S.)(Pevná vazba)

Alexander Severus' is full of controversy and contradictions. He came to the throne through the brutal murder of his cousin, Elagabalus, and was ultimately assassinated himself. The years between were filled with regular uprisings and rebellions, court intrigue (the Praetorian Guard slew their

Vindolanda - Everyday Life on Rome's Northern Frontier (Birley Robin)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating insight into everyday life on Hadrian's Wall. The translations of the Vindolanda Scrolls ('send fresh socks' etc) are also a

Emperor of the Eight Islands (Hearn Lian)(Paperback / softback)

Emperor of Rome (Fabbri Robert)(Paperback)

Vespasian is tasked with the impossible. Should he quell the revolt in Judaea, as Nero the emperor has instructed, or must he resort to the unthinkable and sabotage his own campaign? If his conquest succeeds, he risks becoming the sole object of the mad emperor's jealousy. If he fails, then his

Emperor Of Scent (Burr Chandler)(Paperback / softback)

In the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief and James Gleick's Genius, The Emperor of Scent tells the story of Luca Turin, an utterly unusual, stubborn scientist, his otherworldly gift for perfume, his brilliant, quixotic theory of how we smell, and his struggle to set before the world the

African Americans and Africa: A New History (Blyden Nemata Amelia Ibitayo)(Paperback)

An introduction to the complex relationship between African Americans and the African continent What is an 'African American' and how does this identity relate to the African continent? Rising immigration levels, globalization, and the United States' first African American president have all

Winnie the Witch (Clark Anthony)(Paperback)

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

Emperor: The Blood of Gods (Iggulden Conn)(Paperback / softback)

The epic new novel in Conn Iggulden's bestselling EMPEROR series, featuring a new short story by the author. Julius Caesar has been assassinated. A nation is in mourning. Revenge will be bloody. Rome's great hero Julius Caesar has been brutally murdered by his most trusted allies. While these

The First Emperor: Selections from the Historical Records (Qian Sima)(Paperback)

'The following year Qin unified all under Heaven and the title of August Emperor was immediately adopted.' The short-lived Qin dynasty unified China in 221 BC and created an imperial legacy that lasted until 1911. The extraordinary story of the First Emperor, founder of the dynasty, is told in the

The Wise Mind of Emperor Haile Sellassie I (Selassie Ermias Sahle)(Paperback)

Anno Dracula - One Thousand Monsters (Newman Kim)(Paperback)

'There are no vampires in Japan. That is the position of the Emperor. The Emperor is wrong...' In 1899 Genevi ve Dieudonn travels to Japan with a group of vampires exiled from Great Britain by Prince Dracula. They are allowed to settle in Yōkai Town, the district of Tokyo set aside for Japan's

The Emperor of Evening Stars - Laura Thalassa

African Migrations (Adi Hakim)(Paperback)

Discover the fascinating history of African migration, from thousands of years ago to the 21st Century. Newly updated, African Migrations explores the history of migration from Africa, from the forced migrations of slavery and the experiences of life in the Americas to the political and economic

Rugby Zombies, The (Anthony Dan)(Paperback / softback)

Obscenity & The Arts (Burgess Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

Inside the Bone Box (Ferner Anthony)(Paperback)

Drawn to the Edge (Barber Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

The Prisoner of Zenda (Hope Anthony)(Paperback)

The Revlon Girl (Docking Neil Anthony)(Paperback)