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  • A Fortunate Shot: The Life of Francesco Morosini, Destroyer of the Parthenon

    by William Burke-Larkin ...
    A Fortunate Shot: The Life of Francesco Morosini, Destroyer of the ParthenonIn the summer of 1687, a Venetian mortar round passed through the marble roof of the Parthenon and detonated the Ottoman gunpowder store within. The commander who reported the result called it a fortunate shot. His name was Francesco Morosini, and it was the most consequential decision of the most consequential military ... Read more

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  • Why Did Europe Conquer the World?

    by Philip T. Hoffman ...
    Series series The Princeton Economic History of the Western World
    The startling economic and political answers behind Europe's historical dominanceBetween 1492 and 1914, Europeans conquered 84 percent of the globe. But why did Europe establish global dominance, when for centuries the Chinese, Japanese, Ottomans, and South Asians were far more advanced? In Why Did Europe Conquer the World?, Philip Hoffman demonstrates that conventional explanations—such as ... Read more

    $27.99 CAD

  • War in European History

    by Michael Howard ...
    First published over thirty years ago, War in European History is a brilliantly written survey of the changing ways that war has been waged in Europe, from the Norse invasions to the present day. Far more than a simple military history, the book serves as a succinct and enlightening overview of the development of European society as a whole over the last millennium. From the Norsemen and the world ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • A Brief History of Italy

    Indispensable for Travellers

    by Jeremy Black ...
    'Jeremy Black skilfully sketches social, cultural and political trends' - Christina Hardyment, Times audiobook of the week'A remarkable mixture of cold history, wide culture and personal experience'Ciro Paoletti, Secretary General of the Italian Commission of Military HistoryDespite the Roman Empire's famous 500-year reign over Europe, parts of Africa and the Middle East, Italy does not have the ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

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  • The Etruscans

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Christopher Smith ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    From around 900 to 400 BC, the Etruscans were the most innovative, powerful, wealthy, and creative people in Italy. Their archaeological record is both substantial and fascinating, including tomb paintings, sculpture, jewellery, and art. In this Very Short Introduction, Christopher Smith explores Etruscan history, culture, language, and customs. Examining the controversial debates about their ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Seapower States

    Maritime Culture, Continental Empires and the Conflict That Made the Modern World

    by Andrew Lambert ...
    "A fascinating geopolitical chronicle . . . A superb survey of the perennial opportunities and risks in what Herman Melville called 'the watery part of the world.'" — The Wall Street JournalIn this volume, one of the most eminent historians of our age investigates the extraordinary success of five small maritime states. Andrew Lambert, author of The Challenge: Britain Against America in the Naval ... Read more

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  • A Companion to the Roman Army

    Edited by Paul Erdkamp ...
    Series series Wiley Companions to the Ancient World
    This companion provides an extensive account of the Roman army, exploring its role in Roman politics and society as well as the reasons for its effectiveness as a fighting force.An extensive account of the Roman army, from its beginnings to its transformation in the later Roman EmpireExamines the army as a military machine – its recruitment, training, organization, tactics and weaponryExplores the ... Read more

    $60.99 CAD

  • The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire

    From the First Century CE to the Third

    by Edward N. Luttwak ...
    A newly updated edition of this classic, hugely influential account of how the Romans defended their vast empire.At the height of its power, the Roman Empire encompassed the entire Mediterranean basin, extending much beyond it from Britain to Mesopotamia, from the Rhine to the Black Sea. Rome prospered for centuries while successfully resisting attack, fending off everything from overnight robbery ... Read more

    $37.99 CAD

  • War

    An Enquiry

    by A. C. Grayling ...
    Series series Vices and Virtues
    A renowned philosopher challenges long-held views on just wars, ethical conduct during war, why wars occur, how they alter people and societies, and more.For residents of the twenty-first century, a vision of a future without warfare is almost inconceivable. Though wars are terrible and destructive, they also seem unavoidable. In this original and deeply considered book, A. C. Grayling examines, ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Great Siege of Malta

    by Marcus Bull ...
    'An epic account … myth-busting … Bull writes with knightly brio and packs a great deal of local and global history into his authoritative book’ Pratinav Anil, The TimesA major new history of the epic siege of the island fortress of MaltaEven as the great siege began it was understood by both sides to be an epic – a potentially decisive encounter between an uneasy assortment of soldiers, native ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

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  • 1453

    The Conquest and Tragedy of Constantinople

    by Anthony Kaldellis ...
    A detailed account of the siege and fall of Constantinople in 1453, a watershed year that closed the book, once and for all, on the Roman Empire and confirmed for Europeans their worst fears about an expanding Ottoman Empire. Anthony Kaldellis offers a new narrative of the siege and fall of Constantinople in 1453, a watershed year that closed the book, once and for all, on the Roman Empire and ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

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  • Armies of Ancient Italy, 753–218 BC

    From the Foundation of Rome to the Start of the Second Punic War

    by Gabriele Esposito ...
    Series series Armies of the Past
    A military history of ancient Italy, featuring details of the weapons, equipment, and tactics, as well as color photos showing how warriors looked.Before becoming the masters of the Mediterranean world, the Romans had first to conquer the Italian peninsula in a series of harsh conflicts against its other varied and warlike residents. The outcome was no foregone conclusion and it took the Romans ... Read more

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