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This latest volume in the Roman Conquests series deals with some of the best known Roman campaigns of all. Indeed, due to the involvement of Julius Caesar and the commentaries he wrote upon them, these are some of the most studied of any ancient campaigns.
Before Caesar, however, Rome had already established a foothold across the Alps in Gaul (the Province, modern Provence) and Michael M Sage starts with these early acquisitions which were largely...
3) Julio César
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Parte figura histórica, parte leyenda, Cayo Julio César fue uno de los grandes personajes de la Antigüedad y un individuo complejo: político brillante y maquiavélico, general genial, afortunado e implacable, un consumado conductor de hombres de agitada vida sentimental... Una imagen deformada tanto por la propaganda que el propio César vertió a la posteridad en sus Comentarios como por las sucesivas capas de ornato que, desde la Antigüedad...
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Marco Aurélio Antonino (in Latin: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus), conhecido como Marco Aurélio, foi um imperador do Império Romano de 161 até o ano de sua morte em 180. Ele foi o último dos chamados Cinco Bons Imperadores. A grande obra de Marco Aurélio, "Meditações", escrita em grego helenístico durante as campanhas da década de 170, ainda é considerada um monumento ao governo perfeito. Geralmente, é descrita como uma obra escrita de maneira...
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Explore el fascinante Imperio romano y aprenda cosas fascinantes sobre un periodo crucial de la historia antigua.Lo aprenderá todo: cómo empezó, cómo terminó, los emperadores y la historia de importantes mujeres a menudo olvidadas. Si alguna vez se ha preguntado cómo era la vida en el Imperio romano (y los increíbles logros y legados que dejó), ¡este libro es para usted!La historia cobra vida con datos divertidos, imágenes fascinantes, mapas...
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In AD376 large groups of Goths, seeking refuge from the Huns, sought admittance to the Eastern Roman Empire. Emperor Valens took the strategic decision to grant them entry, hoping to utilize them as a source of manpower for his campaigns against Persia. The Goths had been providing good warriors to Roman armies for decades. However, mistreatment of the refugees by Roman officials led them to take up arms against their hosts. The resultant battle near...
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"Many of my ardent admirers would be roundly shocked and disturbed if they realized that everything I believe is thoroughly moral, thoroughly Catholic, and that it is these beliefs that give my work its chief characteristics."
-Flannery O'Connor
Flannery O'Connor's work has been described as "profane, blasphemous, and outrageous." Her stories are peopled by a sordid caravan of murderers and thieves, prostitutes and bigots whose lives are punctuated...
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Have you ever heard the famous saying "history always repeats itself"?1,000 years ago the seemingly invincible Roman Empire ruled the world, before ultimately losing all its power.Is that the fate destined for modern-day America?History books are often some of the best resources for looking into what is likely to happen in the future, and this scenario is no different.If you are interested in trying to identify how the near future is likely to play...
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The history of the 'barbarian' peoples of Europe is filled with dramatic wars and migrations along with charismatic and often farsighted leaders. Inevitably, their greatest challenge was their struggle with the renowned military might of Rome. Even when outnumbered and faced by better equipped and trained Roman legions, the barbarians could inflict devastating defeats upon Rome. Though sometimes fickle in battle, the barbarian warrior was capable...
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After decades of strife and a pair of bloodily savage wars, the Kingdom of Dacia is no more. With King Decebalus dead, and the surviving members of the royal family in captivity, an uneasy peace descends upon the new Roman Province of Dacia. The senate and people of Rome eagerly expect the return of the victorious Emperor Trajan. With equal eagerness, the people await the legendary great Dacian treasury, said to equal hundreds of tons in gold and...
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"The World's Greatest Books: Ancient and Medieval History" immerses readers in the captivating tales of ancient civilizations. From Gaston Maspero's exploration of Egypt to Flavius Josephus and Henry Milman's insights into Jewish history, the journey continues through the glory of Greece and Rome. Edward Gibbon's epic on the decline of Rome and insights into the Holy Roman Empire are complemented by F.P.G. Guizot's European civilization history. The...
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A new analysis of the strengths, organization, weapons, and tactics of the Roman army Constantine inherited and his military reforms.
Much of Constantine I's claim to lasting fame rests upon his sponsorship of Christianity, and many works have been published assessing whether his apparent conversion was a real religious experience or a cynical political maneuver. However, his path to sole rule of the Roman Empire depended more upon the ruthless application...
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The first part speaks of the Babylonian origin of the Armenians and their founder Haik, the firstborn in Babylon. The second part provides a synchronistic table of the Armenian, Persian, and Greek kings until the annihilation of the Persian kingdom. The third part consists of 38 chapters. Along with a brief description of the deeds of the Persian kings and the destruction of the Persian kingdom, it reports the constant power struggles among the Armenians...
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"The Wars of the Jews or History of the Destruction of Jerusalem" by Flavius Josephus is a seminal work that offers a detailed historical account of the Jewish-Roman War (66-70 AD), culminating in the Roman siege and destruction of Jerusalem. Josephus, a Jewish historian who experienced these events first-hand, provides a comprehensive narrative that combines his personal insights with a broader historical perspective.
This work is crucial for...
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"Eternal Rome: A Guide to Monuments and History" is a captivating immersion into the timeless magnificence of one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. This book is an indispensable companion for anyone with a desire to explore Rome, a city that enchants and inspires with its rich history, iconic architecture, and vibrant culture.With pages brimming with beauty and knowledge, this guide takes you on an exhilarating journey through the centuries....
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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 unfolded, however, Praetorian soldiers served not only as protectors and enforcers but also as powerful political players. Fiercely loyal to some emperors, they vied with others and ruthlessly toppled those who displeased them, including Caligula, Nero, Pertinax, and many more. Guy de la Bédoyère provides...
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Thomas Hale writes about being a missionary surgeon in the same delightful way James Herriot writes about being a country veterinarian. Dr. Hale's incredible experience in tiny, mountainous Nepal are surpassed only by his talent for telling about them. Imagine, for example, the culture shock of moving to a Hindu country under such rigid religious control that it is not only illegal to proselytize, but illegal to change religions as well. Imagine...
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Written by the great Roman historian Suetonius in the year 121, "The Twelve Caesars" is an extremely important historical document and one of the main sources of knowledge about Roman history. In this magnificent work, which covers the period from the rise to the fall of the Roman Empire, we get to know the intimacy of the life of each of the twelve Caesars: their ancestors, their military campaigns, the events that led them to power and death, as...
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The period of history in which Stilicho lived was one of the most turbulent in European history. The Western Empire was finally giving way under pressure from external threats, especially from Germanic tribes crossing the Rhine and Danube, as well as from seemingly ever-present internal revolts and rebellions.
Ian Hughes explains how a Vandal (actually Stilicho had a Vandal father and Roman mother) came to be given almost total control of the Western...
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Rome is a subject of endless fascination, and in this new biography of the infamous Empress Livia, Matthew Dennison brings to life a woman long believed to be one of the most feared villainesses of history.
Second wife of the emperor Augustus, mother of his successor Tiberius, grandmother of Claudius and great grandmother of Caligula, the empress Livia lived close to the center of Roman political power for eight turbulent decades. Her life spanned...
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