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The Twelve Caesars

by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, James Coverley ...

Suetonius' scandalous classic is reborn for the 21st century in a brilliant new translation by James Coverley.The Roman Empire was the ultimate stage - a world where emperors had to perform, seduce, and dominate. To rule as a Caesar was to command history itself. And no ancient chronicler brings us closer to these men than Suetonius, whose scandalous, incisive biographies reveal the triumphs and ... Read more

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Suetonius' scandalous classic is reborn for the 21st century in a brilliant new translation by James Coverley.The Roman Empire was the ultimate stage - a world where emperors had to perform, seduce, and dominate. To rule as a Caesar was to command history itself. And no ancient chronicler brings us closer to these men than Suetonius, whose scandalous, incisive biographies reveal the triumphs and
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Agrippa

A Novel of Ancient Rome's Descent into Dictatorship

by Robert Harris ...

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Conclave and Dictator, a gripping tale of ancient Rome’s descent into dictatorship“Thrilling. . . . Agrippa is a swift-paced romp. . . . Politics may be ‘a filthy business,’ as Agrippa observes, but in the hands of Mr. Harris, it is a drama of endless interest.” —The Wall Street Journal**He was ... Read more

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**THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Conclave and Dictator, a gripping tale of ancient Rome’s descent into dictatorship“Thrilling. . . . Agrippa is a swift-paced romp. . . . Politics may be ‘a filthy business,’ as Agrippa observes, but in the hands of Mr. Harris, it is a drama of endless interest.” —The Wall Street Journal**He was
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Survival

An epic historical adventure novel

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Series Book 1 - Rome's Invincibles
Caesar is dead. Revenge has armed his hand. His name is Octavian. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane.Though little more than a boy, Octavian, Caesar's heir is determined to avenge his adoptive father's death.Battling against some of Rome's most imposing political figures, Octavian surrounds himself with a group of loyal allies who are as determined as himself to success: Maecenas, ... Read more

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Caesar is dead. Revenge has armed his hand. His name is Octavian. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane.Though little more than a boy, Octavian, Caesar's heir is determined to avenge his adoptive father's death.Battling against some of Rome's most imposing political figures, Octavian surrounds himself with a group of loyal allies who are as determined as himself to success: Maecenas,
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The Age of Gladiators

by Rupert Matthews ...

The great spectacles of ancient Rome have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. In the arena, the games were savage and brutal. Gladiators fought each other to the death, wild animals were put to fight each other and criminals were executed by barbaric means. Military victories were marked by the Triumphs when generals paraded through the city, the defeated were sacrificed to ... Read more

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The great spectacles of ancient Rome have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. In the arena, the games were savage and brutal. Gladiators fought each other to the death, wild animals were put to fight each other and criminals were executed by barbaric means. Military victories were marked by the Triumphs when generals paraded through the city, the defeated were sacrificed to
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The Rise of Rome

The Making of the World's Greatest Empire

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE KANSAS CITY STARFrom Anthony Everitt, the bestselling author of acclaimed biographies of Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian*,* comes a riveting, magisterial account of Rome and its remarkable ascent from an obscure agrarian backwater to the greatest empire the world has ever known.Emerging as a market town from a cluster of hill villages in the eighth and ... Read more

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE KANSAS CITY STARFrom Anthony Everitt, the bestselling author of acclaimed biographies of Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian*,* comes a riveting, magisterial account of Rome and its remarkable ascent from an obscure agrarian backwater to the greatest empire the world has ever known.Emerging as a market town from a cluster of hill villages in the eighth and
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Pax

War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age

by Tom Holland ...

From an award-winning historian, the definitive account of the golden age of Rome—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness.**“Rarely has the distant past seemed so vividly alive.” —**Financial TimesThe Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age. Stretching from Caledonia to Arabia, Rome ruled over a quarter of the world’s population. It was the wealthiest and ... Read more

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From an award-winning historian, the definitive account of the golden age of Rome—an ultimate superpower at the pinnacle of its greatness.**“Rarely has the distant past seemed so vividly alive.” —**Financial TimesThe Pax Romana has long been shorthand for the empire’s golden age. Stretching from Caledonia to Arabia, Rome ruled over a quarter of the world’s population. It was the wealthiest and
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Augustus

The Life of Rome's First Emperor

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He found Rome made of clay and left it made of marble. As Rome’s first emperor, Augustus transformed the unruly Republic into the greatest empire the world had ever seen. His consolidation and expansion of Roman power two thousand years ago laid the foundations, for all of Western history to follow. Yet, despite Augustus’s accomplishments, very few biographers have concentrated on the man himself, ... Read more

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He found Rome made of clay and left it made of marble. As Rome’s first emperor, Augustus transformed the unruly Republic into the greatest empire the world had ever seen. His consolidation and expansion of Roman power two thousand years ago laid the foundations, for all of Western history to follow. Yet, despite Augustus’s accomplishments, very few biographers have concentrated on the man himself,
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Dynasty

The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar

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A “startlingly visceral” (The New York Times) portrait of Rome’s first imperial dynasty, from Augustus to Nero—by the acclaimed author of Rubicon and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“Holland is a master of narrative history. On the strength of Dynasty, he deserves a laurel wreath.” —The Washington PostIn Dynasty, Tom Holland traces the astonishing century-long story of the ... ... Read more

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A “startlingly visceral” (The New York Times) portrait of Rome’s first imperial dynasty, from Augustus to Nero—by the acclaimed author of Rubicon and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is History“Holland is a master of narrative history. On the strength of Dynasty, he deserves a laurel wreath.” —The Washington PostIn Dynasty, Tom Holland traces the astonishing century-long story of the ...
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Dictator

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of Conclave, Dictator brings ancient Rome to life, charting Cicero’s fight to regain power through a fateful alliance with Julius CaesarDon’t miss Robert Harris’s forthcoming Agrippa: A Novel of Ancient Rome's Descent into Dictatorship“[Harris] captures . . . triumviral intrigue magnificently, not relenting as the players meet their gruesome ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of Conclave, Dictator brings ancient Rome to life, charting Cicero’s fight to regain power through a fateful alliance with Julius CaesarDon’t miss Robert Harris’s forthcoming Agrippa: A Novel of Ancient Rome's Descent into Dictatorship“[Harris] captures . . . triumviral intrigue magnificently, not relenting as the players meet their gruesome
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Nero

Matricide, Music, and Murder in Imperial Rome

by Anthony Everitt, Roddy Ashworth ...

**A striking, nuanced biography of Nero—the controversial populist ruler and last of the Caesars—and a vivid portrait of ancient Rome“Exciting and provocative . . . Nero is a pleasure to read.”—Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium**The Roman emperor Nero’s name has long been a byword for cruelty, decadence, and despotism. As the ... Read more

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**A striking, nuanced biography of Nero—the controversial populist ruler and last of the Caesars—and a vivid portrait of ancient Rome“Exciting and provocative . . . Nero is a pleasure to read.”—Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium**The Roman emperor Nero’s name has long been a byword for cruelty, decadence, and despotism. As the
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A Smaller History of Rome

by Eugene Lawrence; William Smith ...

"A Smaller History of Rome" by Eugene Lawrence and William Smith is a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the Roman Empire's history. The authors distill the vast narrative of Rome into an accessible format, making it suitable for readers who seek to understand the key events and figures that shaped this ancient civilization. The book covers significant milestones, from the founding of Rome ... Read more

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"A Smaller History of Rome" by Eugene Lawrence and William Smith is a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the Roman Empire's history. The authors distill the vast narrative of Rome into an accessible format, making it suitable for readers who seek to understand the key events and figures that shaped this ancient civilization. The book covers significant milestones, from the founding of Rome
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Dark History of the Roman Emperors

by Michael Kerrigan ...

Series series Dark History
Five of the first eleven emperors of Rome were assassinated and another two killed themselves rather than face the fury of their subjects. Nero sang while Rome burned. Caligula proclaimed himself a god. If not mad enough already, he also gave one of his horses a place on the senate. Rome rejoiced when many emperors died, only to find that they hated the next one just as much. From the death of ... Read more

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Five of the first eleven emperors of Rome were assassinated and another two killed themselves rather than face the fury of their subjects. Nero sang while Rome burned. Caligula proclaimed himself a god. If not mad enough already, he also gave one of his horses a place on the senate. Rome rejoiced when many emperors died, only to find that they hated the next one just as much. From the death of
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