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The Age of Justinian and Theodora is a two-volume historical work written by British historian William Gordon Holmes and it presents a historical account of Byzantine Empire in 6th century A. D. Jus……続きを見る

'Epictetus Handbook is the best extant account of ancient Stoicism, and it still ranks as one of the most useful self-help manuals in today’s world. Through relatable contemporary applications and a……続きを見る

The Metamorphoses of Lucius Apuleius, which St. Augustine referred to as The Golden Ass (Asinus aureus), is the only Latin novel to survive in its entirety.The protagonist of the novel may in fact b……続きを見る

This detailed history of Rome covers from the earliest times (including the foundation of the city) to the establishment of the Empire, and has been specially formatted for today's e-book readers. F……続きを見る

William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 July 26, 1925) was a tour de force in American politics around the end of the 19th century. Bryan had a long, distinguished career in politics as a liberal in……続きを見る

Ancient Rome masterfully synthesizes the vast period from the second millennium BCE to the sixth century CE, carrying readers through the succession of fateful steps and agonizing crises that marked……続きを見る

Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Attila the Hun•Attila, King of the Huns, and His Predecessors by William Herbert•Passages on Attila by Jordanes, from The Origin and Deeds of th……続きを見る

William Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest writer in the history of the English language, so renowned and respected that the time period in which he lived is often known as the Age of Sha……続きを見る

This monograph examines two insurgencies conducted by the Jews in ancient times: The Maccabee Revolt against the Seleucid Empire from 166-164 BC and the Revolt against the Roman Empire from 66-70 AD……続きを見る

Before the murderers of Domitian raised their hands to strike the fatal blow, they looked around, we read, to find a successor to replace him. Others whom they sounded on the subject shrunk away in ……続きを見る

The history of Rome is that of a city which originally had only a few miles of territory, and gradually extended its dominions at first over Italy and then over the civilized world. The city lay in ……続きを見る

Before the murderers of Domitian raised their hands to strike the fatal blow, they looked around, we read, to find a successor to replace him. Others whom they sounded on the subject shrunk away in ……続きを見る

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

William F. Leggett’s classic text, Ancient and Medieval Dyes, is an informative and easy-to-read introduction to the most common animal and vegetable dyes used before the introduction of synthetic c……続きを見る

"Julio César" es una tragedia en cinco actos, en verso y prosa, de William Shakespeare que fue escrita probablemente en 1599, estrenada el mismo año y publicada "in folio" en 1623. Esta pieza es la ……続きを見る

In 'A Friend of Cæsar: A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C.', William Stearns Davis expertly combines historical accuracy with vivid storytelling to immerse readers in the turb……続きを見る

IN this brief outline of an extensive subject I have endeavoured to explain clearly not only what the Icelandic sagas are, but how it happened that they arose in a place so remote from the rest of E……続きを見る

Julius Caesar has been helmed one of the greatest tragedies of all times--it has it all! Love! Conspiracy! Murder! Betrayal! And if you just don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have ……続きを見る

Ennius Perennis: the Annals and Beyond is a collection of eight essays by an international group of scholars on different aspects of the poetry and legacy of Quintus Ennius (239-169 BC). Ennius' epi……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

William Stearns Davis' 'A Friend of Caesar' is a historical novel set in ancient Rome during the final years of the Roman Republic. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of the political ……続きを見る

An illustrated study of the British tribal warriors and Roman auxiliaries who fought in three epic battles for control of Britain in the 1st century AD. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD……続きを見る

"Strong evidence that the Roman Empire is of Edomite origin ... left our minds in bewilderment ... is one to be studied." -Church of England Quarterly Review William Beeston in his 1858 book "The Ro……続きを見る

William Gordon Holmes's The Age of Justinian and Theodora (Vol.1&2) is a meticulously researched and comprehensive examination of the Byzantine Empire during the reigns of Emperor Justinian and Empr……続きを見る

Unlike other recent studies, Plotinus the Master and the Apotheosis of Imperial Platonism is critical of Plotinus, and in particular of his version of Platonism, here described as “Imperial.” It is ……続きを見る

William Ware's 'Zenobia; or, the Fall of Palmyra' is a classic historical novel that follows the life of the legendary warrior queen Zenobia of Palmyra. Written in a detailed and descriptive style, ……続きを見る

Embark on a fascinating journey through the ancient world with Sir William M. Ramsay's The Cities of St. Paul: Their Influence on His Life and Thought. This scholarly work provides an in-depth explo……続きを見る

In 'Early BritainRoman Britain' by John William Edward Conybeare, the reader is taken on a thorough exploration of the history and culture of Britain during the transition from the pre-Roman period ……続きを見る

In Readers and Reading Culture in the High Roman Empire, William Johnson examines the system and culture of reading among the elite in second-century Rome. The investigation proceeds in case-study f……続きを見る