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Appian's Civil Wars offers a comprehensive account of the unstable epoch from the time of Tiberius Gracchus (133 BC) to the great conflicts which followed the murder of Julius Caesar. For the events between 133 and 70 BC Appian is the only constant surviving narrative source, making his diaries an invaluable source to understand this brutal and formative moment in history.

A concise, star-studded retelling of Italy's past, from Caesar and Augustus to da Vinci and Michelangelo, tracing the story of a country with prodigious global influence—from a foremost author of historic Italy.

In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power.

“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius is a timeless collection of philosophical reflections written by the Roman Emperor during moments of solitude and self-examination. Rooted in Stoic philosophy, the work explores themes such as self-discipline, mortality, resilience, and the pursuit of virtue amidst the burdens of leadership. This edition features the classic English translation by Meric Casaubon, whose 17th-century prose preserves the gravity, elegance, and moral clarity of the original text.

From “one of America’s smartest and most charming writers” (NPR), an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind—and through all five senses—from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes, and everywhere in between. Whether it’s the mighty pyramids of...

'A thrilling biography, filled with the imperial ambitions and merciless intrigues' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE Cleopatra: lover, seductress, and Egypt's greatest queen. A woman more myth than history, immortalized in poetry, drama, music, art, and film. She captivated Julius Caesar and Marc Antony...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Holland, who co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is History, is at his best when having fun with Rome's bloody history' The Times 'A book for lovers of traditional, grand sweep narrative history' Sunday Times The definitive history of Rome's golden age -...

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER A FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR An enthralling 6,000-year journey through the history of books and reading Long before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from the Nile were the treasures of the ancient world...

Ever since we first started discovering dinosaurs in the early 1800s, our obsession for uncovering everything about these creatures has been insatiable. Each generation has made huge strides in trying to better our understanding of these animals, and in the past 20 years, we have made more discoveries than in the previous 200. There have been extraordinary advances in palaeontological methods, and ever more dinosaur fossils promise a landslide of new data and huge leaps forward in our understanding of these incredible animals. 

The ruins of Pompeii, buried by an explosion of Vesuvius in 79 CE, offer the best evidence we have of everyday life in the Roman empire. This remarkable book rises to the challenge of making sense of those remains, as well as exploding many myths: the very date of the eruption, probably a few months later than usually thought, or the hygiene of the baths that must have been hotbeds of germs, or the legendary number of brothels, most likely only one, or the massive death count, maybe less than 10 per cent of the population.

Der triumphale Aufstieg zum antiken Weltreich besiegelte den blutigen Untergang der römischen Republik. Dieses fesselnde historische Sachbuch macht deine tägliche Fahrt zur Arbeit zu einer packenden Zeitreise in die Epoche skrupelloser Feldherren und politischer Intrigen. Erlebe hautnah, wie...

Domina la historia antigua y los secretos políticos del primer gran imperio unificado del subcontinente indio. Perfecta para escuchar durante tu trayecto diario o en una tarde de aprendizaje profundo, esta narración inmersiva detalla cómo decenas de reinos fragmentados forjaron una potencia...

Uncover the epic ancient history of a ruthless conqueror who transformed into a visionary ruler to unite an empire. Perfect for a long commute, this immersive historical narrative traces the bloody rise and dramatic evolution of South Asia's first great superpower. Listen as ambitious outsiders...

Uncover the lost empires and philosophical awakenings of ancient history that forged a thriving subcontinent. Instead of a dry timeline of forgotten rulers, dive into a living, breathing world where raging monsoons and shifting river valleys dictated the rise and fall of magnificent urban cities...

Uncover an ancient history mystery where a thriving lost civilization built advanced megacities, then completely vanished. Perfect for your morning commute, this captivating historical deep dive transports you four thousand years into the past along the rivers of modern-day Pakistan and India...

Hannibal Barca is famous for marching an eclectic mix of troops across the Alps and into the Roman heartland during the Second Punic War. But how much do we know about the world Hannibal was born into and came of age in? In Hannibal: The Military Genius Who Almost Conquered Rome, get to know one of history’s most impressive generals from the political and military conflicts that defined his adolescence to the battles that made him famous. These 15 lectures will paint a portrait of not only Hannibal, but also his enemies and allies.

असंतोष, विभाजन आदींनी भारत ग्रस्त आहे. लोक भ्रष्ट आणि स्वार्थी उच्चभ्रूंचा आणि राज्यकर्त्यांचा तिरस्कार करतात...

In 46 BC, at just two years old, a young North African prince named Juba was paraded through the streets of Rome as part of Julius Caesar’s victory parade. This traumatic beginning, however, did not define his future. As a young man, Juba fought alongside Emperor Augustus and was sent back to...

Journey into awe-inspiring ancient history and discover the lost architectural marvel that ruled the Mediterranean seas. Perfect for an immersive commute or an evening of deep-focus learning, this atmospheric narrative resurrects the great beacon of the Ptolemaic kings. Stand on the starlit...

Witness the epic rise and dramatic collapse of ancient civilizations as humanity forges its first interconnected empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you from scattered Stone Age farming villages to the monumental temples of Mesopotamia and the...