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A vivid story of an astonishing period in ancient Egypt's history-1550 BC to 1295 BC-that tears away the gold and glamour to reveal how these great pharaohs ruthlessly ruled Egypt for two hundred and fifty years. For more than two centuries, Egypt was ruled by the most powerful, successful, and richest dynasty of kings in its long end epic history. They included the female king Hatshepsut, the warrior kings Thutmose III and Amenhotep II, the r...

Gladius delivers a stunning ground-level recreation of what it was like to be a soldier in the fighting force that made the Roman Empire. Empire. The Roman army was the greatest fighting machine in the ancient world. More than that, it was the single largest organization in Western antiquity, taking in members from all classes, from senators to freed slaves. The Roman Empire depended on its army not just to win its wars, defend its frontiers, ...

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A captivating popular history that shines a light on the notorious Julio-Claudian women who forged an empire

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The experiences of the women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty are explored by the author of "The Romans For Dummies", asserting that the women behind the scenes such as Livia, Octavia and the elder and younger Agrippina represented the real backbone of the dynasty's power and continuation.

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New selection of Pepys' letters throws light on his life and early career, and includes 30 never previously published.

Deals with the Roman conquest and occupation within the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. With nearly 300 illustrations and aerial views of Roman sites, and brimming with research and discoveries, this title intends to inform all those with an interest in this seminal epoch of British history.

Könige, Konsuln, Kaiser: Das Römische Reich sah viele Herrscher, mit eiserner Hand, mit Caesarenwahn und perfider Diplomatie schafften es die Römer über Jahrunderte die damals bekannte Welt zu kontrollieren. Was machte die Stärke der Römer aus, warum gingen sie unter und was ist von ihnen geblieben? Auf diese Fragen gibt Ihnen Guy de la Bédoyère in "Die Römer für Dummies" die Antworten und zeigt Ihnen eine Welt zwischen Sklavenbaracken und Nac...

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Intriguing insight into the minds of two exceptional men whose contribution to our understanding of 17th-century England is incalculable. SPECTATOR

Bringing to life the people of Roman Britain, this shifts the emphasis from the famous stories to the unknown individual and their ordinary lives, carefully drawn from a variety of sources.

The first book to infuse the story of Britain during the Roman Occupation with a beating heart, describing in detail who its inhabitants were and their place in our history.

A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history."--Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, readers will discover the amazing peopl...