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The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes

The Ancient World Economy & the Empires of Parthia, Central Asia & Han China

by Raoul McLaughlin ...

A fascinating history of the intricate web of trade routes connecting ancient Rome to Eastern civilizations, including its powerful rival, the Han Empire.The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian Empire of ancient Persia, and the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan), laying ... Read more

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A fascinating history of the intricate web of trade routes connecting ancient Rome to Eastern civilizations, including its powerful rival, the Han Empire.The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian Empire of ancient Persia, and the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan), laying
... Read more

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The Ancient Germans and Rome, 120 BC to AD 68

Records of Contact and Conflict

by Raoul McLaughlin ...

Contains new translations of Roman sources detailing conflicts and interactions between Rome and the Germanic tribes up to AD 68.The Germanic tribes occupied lands extending from the river Rhine east to the Vistula, and from the Danube north to Scandinavia. Their homelands formed the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire, but despite large-scale military and political efforts, the Romans never ... Read more

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Contains new translations of Roman sources detailing conflicts and interactions between Rome and the Germanic tribes up to AD 68.The Germanic tribes occupied lands extending from the river Rhine east to the Vistula, and from the Danube north to Scandinavia. Their homelands formed the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire, but despite large-scale military and political efforts, the Romans never
... Read more
The Ancient Germans and Rome, AD 68 to 500

Records of Contact and Conflict

by Raoul McLaughlin ...

This collection presents firsthand Greek and Latin sources on Germanic resistance and Rome’s eventual collapse.The Germanic nations of northern Europe resisted the Romans, forcing them to confine their empire within the heavily militarized Rhine and Danube frontiers. Despite fierce wars and repeated invasions, German tribes retained their independence until, in Late Antiquity, they surged forth to ... Read more

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This collection presents firsthand Greek and Latin sources on Germanic resistance and Rome’s eventual collapse.The Germanic nations of northern Europe resisted the Romans, forcing them to confine their empire within the heavily militarized Rhine and Danube frontiers. Despite fierce wars and repeated invasions, German tribes retained their independence until, in Late Antiquity, they surged forth to
... Read more
The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean

The Ancient World Economy & the Kingdoms of Africa, Arabia & India

by Raoul McLaughlin ...

This study of ancient Roman shipping and trade across continents reveals the Roman Empire's far-reaching impact in the ancient world.In ancient times, large fleets of Roman merchant ships set sail from Egypt on voyages across the Indian Ocean. They sailed from Roman ports on the Red Sea to distant kingdoms on the east coast of Africa and southern Arabia. Many continued their voyages across the ... Read more

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This study of ancient Roman shipping and trade across continents reveals the Roman Empire's far-reaching impact in the ancient world.In ancient times, large fleets of Roman merchant ships set sail from Egypt on voyages across the Indian Ocean. They sailed from Roman ports on the Red Sea to distant kingdoms on the east coast of Africa and southern Arabia. Many continued their voyages across the
... Read more
Ancient British and Irish Celts in Greek and Roman Sources (500 BC–AD 60)

by Raoul McLaughlin ...

Explores Celtic culture, trade, warfare, and Roman conquest through updated classical sources.Ancient Ireland and Britain were large Celtic territories on the northwest edge of Europe. They were subject to myth and speculation by the early Greeks and Romans, but they later became the focus for trade, exploration and partial conquest. Dr Raoul McLaughlin presents the ancient sources for the ... Read more

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Explores Celtic culture, trade, warfare, and Roman conquest through updated classical sources.Ancient Ireland and Britain were large Celtic territories on the northwest edge of Europe. They were subject to myth and speculation by the early Greeks and Romans, but they later became the focus for trade, exploration and partial conquest. Dr Raoul McLaughlin presents the ancient sources for the
... Read more
Germania: The Ancient Germans in Greek and Roman Sources

Geography, Society, Warfare, Religion, and Customs

by Raoul McLaughlin ...

Presents the ancient sources on the Germanic peoples who resisted Roman conquest and reshaped Europe.The ancient Germans occupied lands extending from the river Rhine east to the Vistula and from the Danube north to Scandinavia. Their homelands formed the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire, but despite large-scale military and political efforts, the Romans never conquered or fully subjugated ... Read more

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Presents the ancient sources on the Germanic peoples who resisted Roman conquest and reshaped Europe.The ancient Germans occupied lands extending from the river Rhine east to the Vistula and from the Danube north to Scandinavia. Their homelands formed the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire, but despite large-scale military and political efforts, the Romans never conquered or fully subjugated
... Read more
Rome and China

Points of Contact

by Hyun Jin Kim, Samuel N.C. Lieu, Raoul McLaughlin ...

Rome and China provides an updated history and analysis of contacts and mutual influence between two of ancient Eurasia’s most prominent imperial powers, Rome and China.It highlights the extraordinary interconnectivity of ancient Eurasia which allowed for actual contacts between Rome and China (however fleeting) and examines in detail the influences from both ends of Eurasia which had cultural and ... Read more

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Rome and China provides an updated history and analysis of contacts and mutual influence between two of ancient Eurasia’s most prominent imperial powers, Rome and China.It highlights the extraordinary interconnectivity of ancient Eurasia which allowed for actual contacts between Rome and China (however fleeting) and examines in detail the influences from both ends of Eurasia which had cultural and
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The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes

The Ancient World Economy and the Empires of Parthia, Central Asia and Han China

by Raoul McLaughlin ...

Narrated by James Cameron Stewart ...

Unabridged

14 hours 21 min

The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian regime which ruled ancient Persia (Iran). It explores Roman dealings with the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan) and laid claim to the Indus Kingdoms. Further chapters examine the development of Palmyra as a leading caravan city on ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian regime which ruled ancient Persia (Iran). It explores Roman dealings with the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan) and laid claim to the Indus Kingdoms. Further chapters examine the development of Palmyra as a leading caravan city on
... Read more

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Four Princes

Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the Obsessions that Forged Modern Europe

by John Julius Norwich ...

Narrated by Julian Elfer ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

John Julius Norwich—who the Wall Street Journal called "the very model of a popular historian"—has crafted a big, bold tapestry of the early sixteenth century, when Europe and the Middle East were overshadowed by a quartet of legendary rulers, all born within a ten-year period:Francis I of France, the personification of the Renaissance, who became a highly influential patron of the arts and ... Read more

$17.99 USD

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John Julius Norwich—who the Wall Street Journal called "the very model of a popular historian"—has crafted a big, bold tapestry of the early sixteenth century, when Europe and the Middle East were overshadowed by a quartet of legendary rulers, all born within a ten-year period:Francis I of France, the personification of the Renaissance, who became a highly influential patron of the arts and
... Read more

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A Splendid Exchange

How Trade Shaped the World

by William J. Bernstein ...

Narrated by Mel Foster ...

Unabridged

17 hours 14 min

Adam Smith wrote that man has an intrinsic "propensity to truck, barter, and exchange one thing for another." But how did trade evolve to the point where we don't think twice about biting into an apple from the other side of the world?In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein tells the extraordinary story of global commerce from its prehistoric origins to the myriad controversies surrounding it ... Read more

$22.99 USD

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Adam Smith wrote that man has an intrinsic "propensity to truck, barter, and exchange one thing for another." But how did trade evolve to the point where we don't think twice about biting into an apple from the other side of the world?In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein tells the extraordinary story of global commerce from its prehistoric origins to the myriad controversies surrounding it
... Read more

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Storm Clouds over the Pacific, 1931-1941

by Peter Harmsen ...

Narrated by Walter Dixon ...

Series series War in the Far East
Unabridged

9 hours 4 min

War in the Far East is a trilogy of books offering the most complete narrative yet written about the Pacific Theater of World War II, and the first truly international treatment of the epic conflict. Historian Peter Harmsen weaves together a complex and revealing narrative, including facets of the war that are often overlooked in historic narratives. He explores the war in subarctic conditions on ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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War in the Far East is a trilogy of books offering the most complete narrative yet written about the Pacific Theater of World War II, and the first truly international treatment of the epic conflict. Historian Peter Harmsen weaves together a complex and revealing narrative, including facets of the war that are often overlooked in historic narratives. He explores the war in subarctic conditions on
... Read more

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Out of Istanbul

A Journey of Discovery along the Silk Road

by Bernard Ollivier ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

11 hours 42 min

Upon retirement at the age of sixty-two, and grieving his deceased wife, renowned journalist Bernard Ollivier felt a sense of profound emptiness: What do I do now? While some see retirement as a chance to cash in their chips and settle into a comfy armchair, Ollivier still longed for more. Searching for inspiration, he strapped on his gear, donned his hat, and headed out the front door to hike the ... Read more

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Upon retirement at the age of sixty-two, and grieving his deceased wife, renowned journalist Bernard Ollivier felt a sense of profound emptiness: What do I do now? While some see retirement as a chance to cash in their chips and settle into a comfy armchair, Ollivier still longed for more. Searching for inspiration, he strapped on his gear, donned his hat, and headed out the front door to hike the
... Read more

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