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To understand today, one must understand the past. "The Complete Introduction to Greek and Roman History Series" is your key to 4,500 years of Western social, political, economic, military, and intellectual history.

No era in world history has fascinated us more than that of the Roman Empire, especially when it was at its height. The period known as the Pax Romana is generally agreed to have occurred between Octavian's defeat of Mark Antony at Actium in 27 B.C. to the death of Marcus Aurelius in A.D.180. During this 227-year period, most of the sharp military conflict was confined to the periphery of the empire, though the civil war kicked off during the Year of the Four Emperors in 68/69 was a glaring exception to this "universal" peace.

Each story in this 11+ hour collection is woven with the finesse to soothe your mind and whisk you away from the stresses of the modern world. As you delve into tales of heroes and their epic quests, you'll find yourself journeying alongside them, exploring lands of imagination and wonder. The narrations are designed to calm your mind, with a pacing and rhythm conducive to relaxation and sleep.

The Echo of Ancient Civilizations, a Book by Bo Carson, is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to walk in the path of the ancient world. With a masterful combination of scholarship and readability, retrace the rise and fall of civilizations from the earliest times to the Roman Empire. This book is a must-read for students of history, anthropology, and archaeology, as well as anyone with a passion for the rich tapestry of human culture. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or explore a new area of study, "The Echo of Ancient Civilizations" is a great read. Dive into the ...

The decadence of Imperial Rome comes to life in S.P. Somtow's Literary Titan Award-winning novel about one of ancient history's wildest characters. The historian Suetonius tells us that the Emperor Nero emasculated and married his slave Sporus, the spitting image of murdered Empress Poppaea. But history has more tidbits about Sporus, who went from "puer delicatus" to Empress to one Emperor and concubine to another, and ended up being sentenced to play the Earth-Goddess in the arena. World Fantasy Award winner S.P. Somtow weaves a vivid adventure about one of the most colorful personalities ...

What if the Roman Empire did not truly fall in 476? For nearly another thousand years, an empire centered on Constantinople carried Roman law, imperial government, Greek learning, and Christian faith into the medieval world. Its rulers faced Persian armies, Arab conquests, religious revolts, crusaders, civil wars, and Ottoman expansion—and somehow kept the empire alive. Byzantium for Beginners tells that extraordinary story in clear, engaging language designed for readers who want to understand Byzantine history without getting lost in dense academic detail. Inside, you’ll discover: Why...

From the foundation of the Roman Monarchy to the whispered end of the Western Roman Empire, here’s your chance to learn all the key events of the intricate dance of power, passion, and prophecy that shaped the rise, decline, and fall of Rome. The Wolves of Mars is your key to over 1,200 years of Roman social, political, economic, military, and intellectual history.

The Roman Empire ended on a Tuesday morning in May 1453. Almost nobody counts it. Most readers learn that Rome fell in 476. The people living in Constantinople would have found that claim bewildering. They called themselves Romans. Their emperor stood in an unbroken line, their courts ran on Roman law, and their capital was the city Constantine himself had founded. When the walls finally came down under Ottoman cannon, the thing that ended was not a Greek kingdom with a Roman nickname. It was the Roman state — eleven hundred years after everyone stopped paying attention to it. The siege ...

Experience the epic ancient history of the Mediterranean, where ruthless warfare and radical democracy forged our world. This fast-paced, thought-provoking journey traces the dramatic rise and fall of two legendary superpowers. Whether satisfying a deep historical curiosity or seeking an...

The Roman Empire was a remarkable achievement. It had a population of 60 million people spread across lands encircling the Mediterranean and stretching from northern England to the sun-baked banks of the Euphrates, and from the Rhine to the North African coast. It was, above all else, an empire of force - employing a mixture of violence, suppression, order, and tactical use of power to develop an astonishingly uniform culture. 

A stimulating and expert analysis of the unique conditions that allowed Christianity to take shape and flourish across the Roman Empire during its first three centuries, from one of our leading historians of the ancient world “How did the intersection of Roman rule, Greek culture, and Judaean...

'At last, a history of the Roman state as it has always been crying out to be told, and never has been!' RODERICK BEATON The greatest empire in Western history - told as never been told before. Rome is often remembered for its spectacular collapse. But for over two thousand years - through civil...

The author contends that the Roman Empire was of Edomite origin. He uses Jewish tradition, Hebrew and Phoenician etymology, and biblical prophecy to argue for a connection between the Empire and the ancient Kingdom of Edom which was a neighbor of ancient Israel.

#1 Best Seller - Now In Paperback! Learn the Epic Story of the Roman Empire! Are you fascinated by Ancient Rome? Would you like to know more about Caesar, Augustus, and Constantine? Is it time to dig in and really get to know this culture that shaped the world for millennia? When you download Rome: Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, your knowledge will expand every day! You'll learn about Rome's roots in the aftermath of the Trojan War, and its mythical founders, Romulus and Remus. Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited - Download Now! Rome shifted from Monarchy to Republic, only to be...

A compelling and fascinating portrait of the continuing intellectual tradition of Greek writers and thinkers in the Age of Rome. In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general...

Bloomsbury presents The Blazing Sea by Tim Hodkinson, read by Rycharde Everley. The thrilling new Whale Road Chronicles Viking adventure. Einar and the Wolf Coats venture south, but danger and bloodshed is never far away. Einar and the Wolf Coats have angered most of the kings of Northern Europe...

Faith. Reason. Fire. The legend you know is only half the story. Sir George has killed eighteen dragons. The Church calls him a saint. The people call him a hero. But George has begun to wonder if killing is all God wants from him. When a scholar named Elenora refuses to flee a dragon attack—choosing instead to study the dying beast—George's certainties begin to crumble. She sees what he has never thought to ask: these creatures are not demons. They are animals, ancient and magnificent, following patterns that can be understood. Together, they forge an unlikely partnership. The sword ...

A sweeping new history of the Byzantine Empire in all its power and splendor For more than a thousand years, the Byzantine Empire stood at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, shaping the course of world history. Its capital, Constantinople, was the largest and wealthiest city in the Christian...

What happens when a small kingdom stands between the ambitions of the ancient world's greatest powers? Bithynia's story is one of migration, survival, ambition, warfare, cultural change, and difficult political choices. From the arrival of the Bithynians and Thyni in Anatolia to the final days of its independent monarchy, this book follows a kingdom that repeatedly had to adapt to a changing world. Few people know how remarkable Bithynia's journey truly was. Its rulers faced Persian authority, Macedonian expansion, Pergamene ambition, Pontic aggression, Seleucid power, and the growing ...

Beginning with the reign of Diocletian in A.D. 284 and ending at the death of Justinian in 565, the Roman Empire completes a transition from paganism to Christianity which is one of the most remarkable events in history. How was it possible to alter an ancient civilization which had existed for millennia, and yet to maintain social and political order? As events unfolded, one part of the empire managed the process successfully, while the other part spiraled out of control.