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NATIONAL BESTSELLER A powerful and accessible translation of Marcus Aurelius’s timeless book on character, what it takes to be a good leader, and how to live a fulfilling life. Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the immense wealth and absolute...

Welcome to January 263 B.C. Attacking a pair of long spears with his short dagger was going to hurt and add to Alerio's collection of combat scars. And only leave him injured, if Fortuna smiled on him. If not? That's why he prayed to the other Goddess. This should have been the easiest, most luxurious duty a heavy infantryman could ever imagine. It didn't turn out that way and, at the moment, he regretted throwing the spear. These are the adventures of Alerio Sisera, Corporal of the Republic's Legions, Weapons Instructor, experienced Raider, Combat Rower, and protege of a Roman Senator.

Historically, Celtic cultures differ from their English and French neighbors in a number of ways, including social organization, language, values and economic systems, but one of the most captivating of these has always been their myths. Celtic Myths, which can be understood in translation without needing special training in grammar, are more accessible than the Celtic languages, and unlike the other distinctive features that have faded over the centuries, myths still have their immediacy and power when heard today.

Discover Italy's captivating history, from the enigmatic Etruscans to the modern marvel of today. Together, we will unveil the secrets of ancient civilizations, experience the rise of Rome's grandeur, and immerse ourselves in the Renaissance's artistic brilliance. Witness Italy's unification and its transformative triumphs, leading to its modern role in the European Union. This book, enriched with vivid narratives, invites you to traverse the epochs and relish Italy's rich past.

From an award-winning historian of ancient Rome, a concise and comprehensive history of the fighting forces that created the Roman Empire Roman warfare was relentless in its pursuit of victory. A ruthless approach to combat played a major part in Rome's history, creating an empire that...

In her international bestseller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE). Emperor of Rome is not your usual chronological account of Roman rulers, one after another: the mad Caligula, the monster Nero, the philosopher Marcus Aurelius.

A definitive new biography of the Byzantine emperor Justinian Justinian is a radical reassessment of an emperor and his times. In the sixth century CE, the emperor Justinian presided over nearly four decades of remarkable change, in an era of geopolitical threats, climate change, and plague...

Starting from the two iconic dates of 753 BC (according to legend, the founding of Rome) and 476 AD (the deposition of the last Western Roman emperor Romulus Augustulus), the history of the Roman Empire spans more than 1200 years. This was not only a long period of time, but also an eventful one - after all, the inhabitants of the city on the Tiber River conquered an empire that, at its greatest expansion in 116 AD, encompassed most of Europe as well as parts of North Africa and Asia Minor.

L’Impero romano non è mai caduto. Tutti gli imperi della storia si sono presentati come eredi degli antichi romani: l’Impero romano d’Oriente; il Sacro Romano Impero di Carlo Magno; Mosca, la terza Roma. E poi l’Impero napoleonico e quello britannico. I regimi fascista e nazista. L’impero americano e quello virtuale di Mark Zuckerberg, grande ammiratore di Augusto: il primo uomo a guidare una comunità multietnica di persone che non si conoscevano tra loro ma condividevano lingua, immagini, divinità, cultura.

Inside this tome, we will examine Hellenistic Greece in a way that brings the people to life and puts their decisions up for debate, even two thousand years later. If you’ve ever wondered any of the following, then this audiobook was made for you: Did Cleopatra really marry her brother? What happened to Alexander’s far-reaching empire after his death? Why would Hannibal choose elephants for battle? Where were the mighty Spartans when Rome came knocking?

El Imperio romano alcanzó su apogeo en los dos primeros siglos tras la caída de la República romana, expandiendo su territorio y ampliando su influencia mucho más allá de las fronteras de Europa. Durante esa época se alcanzó una especie de paz global, que los historiadores denominan la Pax Romana. ¿Sué es exactamente la Pax Romana y cómo se profundiza en este enorme tema en constante expansión?

Step into a world of epic battles, great leaders, and ancient cultures with our latest book about the Roman Empire. This book will take you on a thrilling journey through one of the most influential civilizations in human history.

Looking for a way to dive deep into the fascinating history of ancient civilizations? Look no further! Featuring Egypt, Rome, and Constantinople (Byzantine), three great civilizations that shaped the world as we know it. In this bundle, you'll discover the unique stories and struggles of each civilization, from the heights of their power to their eventual decline.

Accustomed as we are to accepting as accurate the judgements of ancient Roman history handed down to us by primary sources like Suetonius and Tacitus, it may come as a surprise that some scholars consider these ancient historians to be misleading and biased. According to Italian historian Guglielmo Ferrero, who pointedly took exception to the narrative provided by ancient historians, the narrative we have taken to be indisputable may be entirely false.

Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have conspiracy theories? Did they come close to an industrial revolution? Did they drink beer? In a series of fast-paced essays, Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines answers 40 questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has been asked in the classroom and through his popular YouTube channel ToldinStone. As in Dr. Ryan's previous book—Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants—the emphasis is on the fascinating details of daily life in the classical world.

Alexander der Große, legendärer Herrscher: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten.

From an award-winning historian, the definitive account of the golden age of Rome—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness “Rarely has the distant past seemed so vividly alive.” —Financial Times The Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age...

Belisarius and Antonina were titans in the Roman world some 1,500 years ago. Belisarius was the most well-known general of his age, victor over the Persians, conqueror of the Vandals and the Goths, and as if this were not enough, wealthy beyond imagination. She made a name for herself by traveling with Belisarius on his military campaigns, deposing a pope, and scheming to disgrace important Roman officials. This unadulterated power and wealth did not mean that Belisarius and Antonina were universally successful in all that they undertook.

2 agosto 216 a.C., Canne. Disposti in file serrate, i legionari romani vengono surclassati dal genio di Annibale, che infligge, tramite una manovra di accerchiamento passata alla storia, la più dura delle sconfitte di Roma. I sopravvissuti, tacciati di codardia e sospettati di tradimento, furono confinati nelle campagne siciliane, sotto il nome dispregiativo di "Cannensi". 19 ottobre 202 a.C., Zama.

As modern empires rise and fall, ancient Rome becomes ever more significant. We yearn for Rome's power but fear Rome's ruin—will we turn out like the Romans, we wonder, or can we escape their fate? That question has obsessed centuries of historians and leaders, who have explored diverse political, religious, and economic forces to explain Roman decline. In New Rome, Paul Stephenson looks beyond traditional texts and well-known artifacts to offer a novel, scientifically minded interpretation of antiquity's end.