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  • The Frontiers of the Roman Empire

    by David Breeze ...
    "Practically all new information on the greatest empire of all and how it controlled and policed its frontiers. Absolutely fascinating!"— Books MonthlyAt its height, the Roman Empire was the greatest empire yet seen with borders stretching from the rain-swept highlands of Scotland in the north to the sun-scorched Nubian desert in the south. But how were the vast and varied stretches of frontier ... Read more

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  • The Antonine Wall

    by David Breeze ...
    As the most advanced frontier construction of its time, and as definitive evidence of the Romans' time in Scotland, the Antonine Wall is an invaluable and fascinating part of this country's varied and violent history. For a generation, from about AD 140 to 160, the Antonine Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. Constructed by the Roman army, it ran from modern Bo'ness on the Forth ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cromwell Hath the Honour, but . . .

    Major-General Lambert's Campaigns in the North 1648

    Cromwell hath the honor, but Lamberts discreet, humble, ingenious, sweet and civil deportment gains him more hugs and ingenious respect.Much has been written about the first Civil War and the triumphs of Oliver Cromwell. Less is known, however, of the skirmishes of the second Civil War, especially in the north, or of the role and military prowess of the excellent young Parliamentarian commander ... Read more

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  • The Roman Army

    Series series Classical World
    This authoritative short volume introduces readers to the Roman army, its structure, tactics, duties and development. One of the most successful fighting forces that the world has seen, the Roman army was inherited by the emperor Augustus who re-organized it and established its legions in military bases, many of which survived to the end of the empire. He and subsequent emperors used it as a ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Roman Frontiers in Britain

    Series series Classical World
    Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall defined the edge of the Roman Empire in Britain. Today, the spectacular remains of these great frontier works stand as mute testimony to one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. This new accessible account, illustrated with 25 detailed photographs, maps and plans, describes the building of the walls, and reconstructs what life was like on the ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Presenting the Romans

    Interpreting the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site

    Issues in the public presentation and interpretation of the archaeology of Hadrian's Wall and other frontiers of the Roman Empire are explored and addressed here. A central theme is the need for interpretation to be people-focussed, and for visitors to be engaged through narratives and approaches which help them connect with figures in the past: daily life, relationships, craft skills, ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Improving integrated pest management in horticulture

    Series Book 110 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
    Reviews the latest research on the advances in IPM strategies for insect and disease control in horticultural cropsHighlights the challenges of using alternative methods of control successfully in IPM programmes (e.g. biopesticides, bioprotectants, biostimulants)Provides examples of the practical implementation of IPM strategies to an array of horticultural crops (cucurbits, tomatoes, potatoes, ... Read more

    $175.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    It's All Too Much

    Adventures of a Teenage Beatles Fan in the '60s and Beyond

    Unabridged

    7 hours 22 min

    British music industry veteran David Stark grew up in north-west London during the 1960s as a dedicated Beatles fan, who was lucky enough to meet his musical heroes on various memorable occasions. From gatecrashing the Yellow Submarine film premiere in 1968 and sitting right behind them, to meeting the group individually in some extraordinary circumstances, he recalls his many Beatles encounters ... Read more

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  • Ballistic Trauma

    A Practical Guide

    Series series Medicine (R0)
    This revised fourth edition provides a concise guide to the clinical and operational issues surrounding the management of the ballistic casualty. This book utilises the knowledge and experience acquired by those dealing with ballistic trauma on a regular basis to help those who manage these patients less regularly.This book is a valuable reference tool for all medical and paramedical personnel ... Read more

    $116.09 USD

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    Arch-Enemy of Rome

    by Ian Hughes ...
    A biography of the notorious tribal leader whose empire challenged the Romans.Most know the name Attila the Hun—but few are familiar with the full history behind this historical figure. Rising to the Hunnic kingship around 434, he dominated European history for the next two decades. Attila bullied and manipulated both halves of the Roman Empire, forcing successive emperors to make tribute payments ... Read more

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  • Arabs and Jews in Ottoman Palestine

    Two Worlds Collide

    by Alan Dowty ...
    The historian and expert on Israeli-Palestinian relations offers "a well-written, well-balanced" account of cultural conflicts in the region before WWI (Anita Shapira, author of Israel: A History).When did the Arab-Israeli conflict begin? Some discussions focus on the 1967 war, some go back to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, and others look to the beginning of the British Mandate in ... Read more

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  • Rome Spreads Her Wings

    Territorial Expansion Between the Punic Wars

    The two decades between the end of the First Punic War and the beginning of the Second represent a key period in the development of Romes imperial ambitions, both within Italy and beyond. Within Italy, Rome faced an invasion of Gauls from Northern Italy, which threatened the very existence of the Roman state. This war culminated at the Battle of Telamon and the final Roman victory against the ... Read more

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