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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

Stranded in ancient Rome? No phone, no antibiotics, no clue. Don’t panic. This is your snarky, meticulously researched handbook to surviving and thriving in the world’s greatest empire. Inside this ultimate roman empire book, you’ll master street smarts to navigate gladiator mobs, tavern scams, and chariot traffic like a true Roman. Learn to blend-in with toga etiquette, dining dos and don’ts (yes, the garum really smells), and why calling a senator “dude” is a terrible idea. Outsmart ancient health threats with low-tech first aid and hygiene hacks, dodge debt slavery and ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

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...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time...

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 ...

She was betrayed, discarded, and left with nothing. But fate gave her a second chance to rewrite the script. Seo-yoon lived the perfect life—until her boyfriend traded her for a rival heiress. Humiliated and broken, she thought her story was over. But when she wakes up in a world that feels both familiar and dangerously new, she realizes she hasn’t just been given a second chance; she’s been given a reboot. Now, Seo-yoon is back, and she isn’t playing by the old rules. To secure her future, she proposes a contract marriage to the most powerful man in the city: the enigmatic, cold-...

"The Treasure" is a multi-layered story composed of three books in one, but one continuous story about confiscated treasure, the people who witnessed or became privy to it, the society who protects it, and the struggle of the individuals who try to recover it. The story begins with the capture of Judea by the Roman Legions in 70 a.d., and carries through to the dawn of Christianity, and the horrors of the second World War. An on-going struggle escalates between those who seek to protect what they have captured, from those who try to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs.

The Golden Dust ripped modern society apart. The hierarchy fed them lies. Can the Eternity Conductor put them back together? Seventeen-year-old Grace Baston is suddenly shoved into the brutal hierarchy of Main Spring City after a sudden family tragedy. Shuffled off to a cold orphanage, Grace is forced to survive the toxic air alongside the forgotten Gutter Folk, clinging to a strange, mechanical toy bird she refuses to let anyone take away. When Grace is selected for the highly coveted annual field trip to the lush "Gardens of Hours," she thinks it’s her ticket to freedom. Instead, she ...

Partys, Skandale und eine Fake-Verlobung Greer Humming ist neu an der Upper East Side. Damit ihre Familie von der alteingesessenen New Yorker High Society akzeptiert wird, soll Greer eine Verlobung mit dem jungen Erben der angesehenen Familie Livingston eingehen. Greer will zunächst ablehnen...

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 ...