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An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, fully illustrated throughout.
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The Roman Empire rules the civilised world with an iron fist, seemingly all-powerful. And yet, the power of Rome is secured not by its mighty... Læs mere
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Portrays the 'great lawgiver' Justinian as a rampant king of corruption and tyranny, the Empress Theodora as a sorceress and whore, and the general Belisarius as the pliable dupe of his scheming wife Antonina. This book depicts holy Byzantium as a hell of murder and misrule.
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Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War combines brilliant narrative and penetrating analysis; his writing has had more lasting influence on western thought than all but Plato... Læs mere
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Woodman's translation masterfully conveys Tacitus' distinctive and powerful literary style and reflects the best of relevant current scholarship. His introduction provides a wealth of insight... Læs mere
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Thoroughly updated and revised, the second edition of this successful and widely praised textbook offers an account of the 'classical' period of Greek history, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BC to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC.
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The Histories of Herodotus, completed in the second half of the 5th century BC, is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing. This book offers a translation of Herodotus' Histories.
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The world known as the 'Dark Ages', often seen as a time of barbarism, was in fact the crucible in which modern Europe would be created. This... Læs mere
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In an epic series of battles, the mighty empires of Carthage and Rome vied for supremacy of Mediterranean - before the... Læs mere
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A major new narrative account of one of history's greatest and most epic mysteries: the strange death of the Roman Empire.
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Focussing on Athens in 490-323 BCE, How to Survive in Ancient Greece is ex-pat's guide to living in the ancient city. Covers all areas of everyday life in this ancient civilisation, from religious beliefs and travel through to what to wear.