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The ultimate Rome story
Jane Austen in the hands of queen of crime, Val McDermid. Get ready for a very different Northanger Abbey.
Explores our rich classical heritage - from Greek drama to Roman jokes, introducing some larger-than-life characters of history, such as... Læs mere
In the sixth millennium BC, settlers on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers created the world's first cities. In doing so, they wrote the opening chapter of the history of human civilization as we know it. Paul Kriwaczek tells their extraordinary story.
A highly illustrated account of how the Roman legions crossed the sea to conquer Britannia in AD 43.
Packed with historical facts, this is a brilliantly funny and fascinating look at what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome.
A fascinating exploration of the lives of normal people in ancient Egypt. Full of their own strange and amusing stories; documents their anxieties, hopes, loves and mischievous pursuits.
Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This title records of his campaigns.
The Roman shield, the scutum, was central to the Romans’ conquest of the known world. This study draws on up-to-date research to reveal the history of this iconic equipment.
Offers a comprehensive history of ancient Greece. This title brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century B C E.... Læs mere
Plato's "Symposium" - translated here, and with a commentary - is arguably one of the greatest works on the nature of love ever written. It recounts a drinking party following an... Læs mere
Archaeologist Sir Barry Cunliffe brings up to date his classic work on the Ancient Celts, those bold warriors and skill craftsmen of barbarian Europe who inspired fear in the Greeks and Romans.