Ancient History: to c 500 CE

An authoritative new history of the Roman conquest of Britain Why did Julius Caesar come to Britain? His own account suggests that he invaded to q...

Part I of this book begins with a scriptural study of all Sheba references, particularly the origins and genealogy of the name and its connectio...

Journey back in time and marvel at the history of our world like never before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for curious kids.Forming pa...

A gripping and groundbreaking history of how ancient cultures developed and used biological, chemical, and other unconventional weapons of warFlame...

The royal tombs of ancient Egypt include some of the most stupendous monuments of all time, containing some of the greatest treasures to survive fr...

Drawing upon the latest literary and archaeological research, this is an in-depth study of the Roman Army units based in the Eastern Provinces duri...

In the mid-3rd century AD Roman Britain's regional fleet, the Classis Britannica, disappeared. It was never to return. Soon the North Sea and Engli...

A treasury of astonishing mythic marvelsand the surprising truths behind themAdrienne Mayor is renowned for exploring the borders of history, scien...

The Praecepta Tonica by John of Alexandria (5th6th cent. AD) ranks beside Pseudo-Arcadius epitome as one of the two most important surviving epitom...

Roman Britain is usually thought of as a land full of togas, towns and baths with Britons happily going about their Roman lives under the benign ga...

Walk a day in a Romans sandals ... What was it like to live in one of the ancient worlds most powerful and bustling cities one that was eight time...

The Decline of Nations takes an in-depth look at the condition of the contemporary United States and shows why Americans should be deeply concerned...