Roman Society

'The bloodstained drama of the last decades of the Roman republic... is told afresh with tremendous wit, narrative verve and insight' 'I owe a debt of gratitude to Tom Holland not just for reminding me of the great figures who bestrode the Roman world - Pompey and Crassus, Cato, Cicero and...

Willkommen in der Society of Villains! Band 3 der viralen Dark-Mafia-Romance-Reihe von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin L.J. Shen endlich auf Deutsch! Mafiaprinz Enzo Ferrante war schon immer der Außenseiter der Familie. Vom eigenen Vater nie anerkannt, hat er sich seinen Platz mit Härte und...

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 Byzantine Empire: A Thousand Years of Power, Drama, and Legacy An epic story of emperors, intrigue, and a forgotten empire that shaped the modern world. Whether you’re a curious reader, student, or history lover, this is your gateway to one of the most fascinating empires of all time. While Europe sank into the so-called Dark Ages, the Byzantine Empire thrived — keeping ancient knowledge alive and influencing everything from religion to politics for over a thousand years. Based in the city of Constantinople, this powerful empire was home to brilliant rulers, daring generals, and ...

Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian provides a sweeping historical survey of the Roman empire. Uncommonly expansive in its chronological scope, this unique two-volume text explores the time period encompassing Julius Caesar's death in 44 BCE to the end of Justinian's reign six centuries later.

A well-researched and entertaining look at how money is a made-up thing that has evolved over time to suit humanity's changing needs, from the co-host of the NPR podcast Planet Money. "Should be required reading." —The New York Times Money only works because we all agree to believe in it. In...

Examines the Rosicrucian involvement of figures like René Descartes, Robert Fludd, John Dee, Elias Ashmole, and the alchemist pirate Prince Rupert of the Rhine Traces the saga of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, and his countercultural successors Frederick and Elizabeth, who triggered the...

From atoms to empires, from fire to the internet—the entire story of humanity in one unforgettable journey. What if you could travel through the entire history of civilization in a single book? What you’re about to discover will change how you see the world, your culture, and yourself. This sweeping narrative traces humanity’s path across 12 captivating chapters—beginning with the birth of life itself and ending with the fall of empires and the lessons still echoing in today’s world. Along the way, you will witness the rise of agriculture, the building of cities, the clash of ...

Ancient Rome - Ancient Greece - Occult History - Gnosticism - Secret Societies - Mystery Religion - Ancient Mysticism - Roman History In the ancient world, the most powerful religious experiences were not public. They happened behind locked doors, sworn to secrecy so absolute that some of history's greatest mysteries have never been solved. Ancient Mystery Cults and Secret Societies takes you inside three of the ancient world's most guarded traditions, where initiation promised a transformed relationship with death itself. In Eleusis: The Mysteries of Demeter and Persephone, walk the sacred...

Written between AD 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, a book vital to understanding modern Western society. Augustine originally intended it to be an apology for Christianity against the accusation that the Church was responsible...

The Roman Empire was not built with swords and shields. It was built with ledgers, debt, and absolute control. History tells us that Augustus Caesar brought peace to the ancient world. History is a lie written by the men who minted the coins. In The Legs of Iron, Rome, the ancient world is revealed not as a heroic battlefield, but as a ruthless corporate machine. Young Octavian—sickly, brilliant, and entirely devoid of human empathy—realizes that true power does not come from military glory. It comes from controlling the supply chains, weaponizing public debt, and cornering the global ...

An educational podcast for children in which we travel back in time to the 1st century AD to visit Hispania and learn about life on the Iberian Peninsula under the Roman Empire. In this episode of "History Has a Voice," we will land in the city of Emerita Augusta (now Mérida) to chat with a young Roman woman who will open the doors of her "domus" to us. A fun and educational journey to connect with our most classical past.

In The Republic, Plato tackles the big issues of the state and the individual: how the state should be ruled, and by whom; and the way the individual should lead his life - and why. The lively quality of the dialogue can be clearly appreciated in this new translation by Tom Griffith.

They traveled by wagon long after others settled down—outsiders in their own country, bound by blood, tradition, and the open road. When a modern-day DNA test shattered everything Amy Crooks believed about her roots, it unlocked a hidden legacy of grit, love, and survival. The Last Wagon uncovers the forgotten story of a Romani-American family as they journey through a century of change, discrimination, and resilience. Drawing from meticulous genealogical research and family records, Crooks pieces together the lives of the Wards, Masons, and Roes—nomadic families who crisscrossed the ...

Nineteenth-century Europe, from Turin to Prague to Paris, abounds with the ghastly and the mysterious. Conspiracies rule history. Jesuits plot against Freemasons. Italian priests are strangled with their own intestines. French criminals plan bombings by day and celebrate black masses by night...

‘A tour of those far-flung places where Romans rarely dared to venture’ The Times ‘A strikingly original take . . . uncovering forgotten stories of life on the periphery’ Spectator 'This is the book for expanding your ancient history horizon' Tristan Hughes, host of 'The Ancients'...

Brought to you by Penguin. Juan Diego’s little sister is a mind reader. As a teenager, he struggles to keep anything secret – Lupe knows all the worst things that go through his mind. And sometimes she knows more. What a terrible burden it is to know – or to think you know – your future...

History and mystery, rulers, the people, and their gods. Ancient science more advanced than historians ever knew. Two civil wars at once? Whatever were the odds? And a young queen gathering a trusted, loyal crew. It was in the 22nd year of the rule of her father, Ptolemy XII Auletes, when Cleopatra began her journey of defiance. The family had just been blessed with yet another Ptolemaic heir, this one, a boy. Nor was he to be the last. Young Cleopatra sensed that something was terribly wrong. Something was putting the ‘nasty’ in their dynasty and had been since ancient times. She ...

The precise meaning of the Roman Catholic dogma summarised by the maxim “outside the Church there is no salvation” is one of the most controversial topics in all of contemporary theology. Indeed, the question of who can and who cannot be saved according to this doctrine is fiercely disputed by nearly all those who call themselves Catholic. However, by means of extensively thorough research and systematic argumentation, this monumental and exhaustively comprehensive text seeks to bring uncompromising clarity to all aspects of this crucial debate. Using the authoritative sources of the ...

Partys, Skandale und eine Fake-Verlobung Sie ist der Skandal, den er sich nicht leisten kann. High-Society-Romance in New York: Eine Außenseiterin und der Erbe einer alteingesessenen Familie schließen an der Upper East Side einen riskanten Deal, der bald mehr als nur gesellschaftliche Vorteile...