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Told with humor and verve as well as a deep scholarly background, an acclaimed author retells the history of Rome through the lives of 21 extraordinary women, overlooked and misunderstood, who caused outrage, led armies in rebellion, wrote poetry, who lived independently or under the thumb of emperors.
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Basic Books
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2023.
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xx, 452 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
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"Beginning in 69AD, the so-called Year of the Four Emperors and spanning to 138AD, the death of Hadrian, Pax presents a narrative history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to the barbarous realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland offers a tour of the most famous episodes in Roman history"--|cProvided by publisher.
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W.W. Norton & Company
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[2023]
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333 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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"A captivating tour through Rome's centuries-old Jewish community with more than 100 simple, deeply flavorful, vegetable-forward recipes. "Naming the book Portico is my way of saying, 'Welcome. I'm glad you are here.'" A leading authority on Jewish food, Leah Koenig celebrates la cucina Ebraica Romana within the pages of her new cookbook. Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen features over 100 deeply flavorful recipes and beautiful...
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Throughout history, the Roman Empire has been regarded as an example of both power and success. Its most influential leaders were able to create an empire that would last for centuries, and their methods of communication, negotiation, and government have been studied and analyzed for centuries. In this book, we will explore the ways in which these leaders used their power to influence the world around them, and how their strategies still shape
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Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton Company
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2023.
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xvii, 493 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, genealogical tables ; 25 cm.
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"In her international bestseller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome, from its slightly shabby Iron Age origins to its reign as the undisputed hegemon of the Mediterranean. Now, drawing on more than thirty years of teaching and writing about Roman history, Beard turns to the emperors who ruled the Roman Empire, beginning with Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) and taking us through the nearly three centuries -- and some...
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What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? The first reply that occurs to us is this: That the Romans were corrupt and enfeebled by corruption; the Barbarians, while rougher, were also stronger and less corrupt. When the latter had once crossed the Rhine and the Danube, their ultimate victory was assured; the Empire was bound to fall, new social conditions were bound to arise. But what had corrupted and weakened a people that had been for so many centuries...
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Never Good at Maths is a collection of contrasts and voices, ruminating on the everyday, our global, and personal passions. Except Maths. (Spoiler Alert) Kate Maxwell's passion for Maths is not a topic explored in any tangible way. But her poems are delicate and gritty, whimsical, sharp, even if decidedly unnumeric. She paints pictures and tells stories in ever-changing tones and voices. At times satirical or lighthearted, and then deeply moving and...
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Un hombre desembarca en el puerto de Ostia. Se trata de un esclavo. Forma parte de un lote prohibitivo que acaba de adquirir su señor, uno de los hombres más poderosos de su tiempo.
Por su empeño de preceptor y consejero estará en contacto con el poder y sus oscuras intrigas. A través de sus ojos y de sus escritos conoceremos la ciudad eterna, el mundo romano más allá de Roma y también la guerra en la frontera del Imperio.
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Marco Aurelio Antonino (en latín: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, conocido como Marco Aurelio, fue un emperador del Imperio romano desde el año 161 hasta el año de su muerte, en 180. Fue el último de los llamados Cinco Buenos Emperadores. La gran obra de Marco Aurelio, Meditaciones, escrita en griego helenístico durante las campañas de la década de 170, todavía está considerada como un monumento al gobierno perfecto. Se la suele describir como...
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Get the Summary of Adrian Keith Goldsworthy's Caesar in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Adrian Goldsworthy's "Caesar" chronicles the rise of Julius Caesar against the backdrop of the late Roman Republic. Rome's political system, designed to prevent power concentration, began to show cracks as wealth disparities grew among senators due to overseas conquests. Military reforms by Tiberius Gracchus and Caius Marius,...
12) Hadrian's Wall
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Hadrian's Wall, a marvel of ancient Roman engineering, was constructed during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD. This monumental fortification spanned the width of northern Britain, from the banks of the River Tyne in the east to the Solway Firth in the west. Its purpose was to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire and to regulate trade and immigration while providing defense against invading forces from the north.
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Las Cartas de Plinio el Joven, también llamadas las Epístolas de Plinio el Joven, han sido objeto de estudio durante siglos, ya que las mismas ofrecen una mirada única e intima a la vida cotidiana de los romanos del siglo I d. C. A través de sus cartas el escritor y abogado romano Plinio el Joven (cuyo nombre completo era Cayo Plinio Cecilio Segundo) debate sobre cuestiones filosóficas y morales; pero a su vez también discute sobre asuntos cotidianos...
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In a single volume, Roman Republic at War catalogues and offers a brief description of every significant battle fought by the Roman Republic between 480 and 31 BC (and most of the minor ones too). The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient texts, in order to offer a brief description of each battle based solely on the information provided by the earliest surviving sources, which chronicle the event. This approach provides the...
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“Anexotic and instructive tale, told with life, learning and just the right measure of laughter on every page. O’Donnell combines a historian’s mastery of substance with a born storyteller’s sense of style to create a magnificent work of art.” — Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State
The dream Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar shared of uniting Europe, the Medi-terranean,
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Ancient Roman Architecture is a comprehensive exploration of the magnificent structures and engineering marvels that defined the architectural prowess of the Roman Empire. From the iconic Colosseum to the majestic Pantheon, this book delves deep into the history, design, and significance of these ancient masterpieces.
Readers will be transported back in time as they uncover the innovative construction techniques, intricate detailing, and
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Each chapter could include examples of notable battles, insights from military treatises like those of Vegetius, and illustrations to provide a comprehensive understanding of Roman military innovations. The book aims to showcase the strategic brilliance, technological advancements, and lasting legacy of the Roman military.
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The vicious Emperor Commodus is dead, after one cruelty too many. How should a successor be chosen?
By election? The Senate chooses the capable bureaucrat Pertinax.
By purchase? The Praetorians like Didius Julianus, or at least his money.
By inheritance? Clodius Albinus is from an ancient family with imperial ties.
By force? A major branch of the army backs the blunt Septimius Severus.
By acclamation? The common people adore the humble Pescennius...
19) Classical Antiquity: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Greece and Rome and How These Civilizations Infl
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Classical Antiquity, then keep reading...From about the 9th to 5th centuries BCE, the population of Greece grew unprecedently large, expanding from about 800,000 people to as many as 13 million. About a quarter million of these lived in Athens. The average size of urban households during this period grew considerably, a fact that suggests that food was suddenly available in excesses sufficient to...
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In the spring of 73 AD the rock fortress of Masada on the western shore of the Dead Sea was the site of an event that was breathtaking in its courage and self-sacrifice. Here the last of the Jewish Zealots who, for nearly eight years, had waged war against the Roman occupiers of their country made their last stand. The Zealots on Masada had withstood a two-year siege but with Roman victory finally assured, they were faced by two options: capture or...
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