wired - Rome 3

Outlines of Roman History is a well-organized overview of the Roman Empire from it's beginning to the fall of the Western Empire. The original illustrations a a table of contents is included, along ……続きを見る

Justinian, traditionally known as Justinian the Great and also Saint Justinian the Great in the Eastern Orthodox Church, was the Eastern Roman emperor from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian so……続きを見る

Plutarch's “Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans”, often simply referred to as “Plutarch's Lives”, is a series of biographies of notable ancient Greek and Roman figures most likely written at the be……続きを見る

What was the Middle East like at the time of Jesus’ life? Who inhabited this area? Where did people work? How did they travel? What did people live in? Drawing upon Jewish, Roman, Greek and Christia……続きを見る

A deluxe special edition of the ancient classic written by the Roman Emperor known as “The Philosopher” Meditations is a series of personal journals written by Marcus Aurelius*,* Emperor of Rome fro……続きを見る

James Branch Cabell's novel, Taboo, is a satirical exploration of social mores and conventions in the American South. Set in the fictional realm of Poictesme, the book follows the protagonist, Jurge……続きを見る

This book gives an account of the Roman relationship with Persia and how it was shaped by the actions of Alexander the Great long before the events. Numerous Roman emperors led armies eastward again……続きを見る

Edward S. Mogg's work, 'Survey of the High Roads of England and Wales. Part the First,' is a comprehensive and detailed guidebook that provides insights into the road network of England and Wales du……続きを見る

Procopius of Caesarea, who accompanied the Roman general Belisarius in the wars of the Emperor Justinian, became the principal historian of the 6th century. Whilst alive, his books were in favour of……続きを見る

The Discovery of the Fact draws on expertise from lawyers, historians of philosophy, and scholars of classical studies and ancient history, to take a very modern perspective on an underexplored but ……続きを見る

A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spiritualityーlistening to the sacred around us and inside of usーcan help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves. Joh……続きを見る

The command of the risen Christ was to make students of all nations: "On this Rock I will build . . ." But the spread of the Pentecostal gospel disrupted the national values of eternal Rome, with he……続きを見る

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and intellectual historian Quentin Skinner, Barber Beaumont Professor of the Humanities at Queen Mary University of London. Quent……続きを見る

A study of the three ancient (500 BC) Delphic maxims and how they were interpreted by the Greeks and Romans. Wilkins suggests that these principles were so widely held that it eventually found its w……続きを見る

This volume offers a new translation of Plutarch’s three treatises on animalsーOn the Cleverness of Animals, Whether Beasts Are Rational, and *On Eating Meatー*accompanied by introductions and expla……続きを見る

Offers a broad range of texts spanning six centuries of imperial Roman historyーVolume II of Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian Empire of the Romans: From Julius Caesar to Justini……続きを見る

A wide-ranging survey of the history of the Roman Empireーfrom its establishment to decline and beyond Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian provides a sweeping historical survey of ……続きを見る

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, Director of Research and Honorary Professor of Roman Studies in the Faculty of Classics at the Univer……続きを見る

With its apparently complete town plan, revealed by the Society of Antiquaries of London’s great excavation project, 1890-1909, Silchester is one of the best known towns in Roman Britain and the Rom……続きを見る

La prima impresa estera militare che Traiano intraprese, nel 101 d.C., fu quella di conquistare la Dacia per porre fine all’erogazione dei fondi che Roma si vedeva costretta a versare annualmente, i……続きを見る

La prima impresa estera militare che Traiano intraprese, nel 101 d.C., fu quella di conquistare la Dacia per porre fine all’erogazione dei fondi che Roma si vedeva costretta a versare annualmente, i……続きを見る

Nero fiddled while Rome burned. As catchy as that aphorism is, it’s sadly untrue, even if it has a nice ring to it. The one thing Nero is well-known for is the one thing he actually didn’t do. But f……続きを見る

Entdecken Sie die fesselnde Geschichte des Römischen Reiches Das Römische Reich war eine der größten Mächte, die die Welt je gesehen hat. Aber es war nicht nur die Geschichte von Eroberungen oder de……続きを見る

Wenn Sie die faszinierenden Geschichten der Menschen und Ereignisse des Byzantinischen Reiches entdecken wollen, dann lesen Sie weiter... Das Byzantinische Reich wurde während des chaotischen dritte……続きを見る

Over the course of several years, Paul established numerous Christian communities in cities throughout the Roman Empire. Each of these small groups was founded on the premise of inclusivity, mutual ……続きを見る

This is a work of alternate history: that is, it explores what might have happened if Julius Caesar had not died at hands of assassins on the Ides of March, 44 BCE. Five of the would-be assassins (i……続きを見る

History has it that the Jewish people have struggled a lot. Their story includes struggles, captivity, and the search of freedom and a home. Interestingly, their story crosses that of the Romans. In……続きを見る

The modern global economy and discipline of economics place mathematical calculation above human concern. However, a re-reading of Boethius’ The Consolation of Philosophy can positively highlight th……続きを見る

L’humaniste et juriste milanais André Alciat (1492-1550) est connu pour être le créateur de ce qui deviendra, au cours du XVIe siècle, le genre de l’emblème, caractérisé par sa structure tripartite ……続きを見る

Friede und Recht – mit keinem anderen Begriffspaar lassen sich Rechtfertigung und Anspruch mittelalterlicher Herrschaft besser beschreiben. In frühmittelalterlichen Volksrechten (leges), Urkunden, F……続きを見る