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  • Constantius II

    Usurpers, Eunuchs and the Antichrist

    A compelling biography of Constantine I's heir: "Excellent analyses of a number of battles and sieges . . . a good read for anyone interested in the late Empire." — The NYMAS ReviewThe reign of Constantius II has been overshadowed by that of his titanic father, Constantine the Great, and his cousin and successor, the pagan Julian. But as Peter Crawford shows, Constantius deserves to be remembered ... Leer más

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  • Justinian II

    The Roman Emperor Who Lost his Nose and his Throne and Regained Both

    "An exceptional, well written, exhaustively researched, and detailed biography" of the controversial Roman emperor—from the author of Constantius II ( Midwest Book Review).Justinian II became Roman emperor at a time when the Empire was beset by external enemies. His forces gained success against the Arabs and Bulgars but his religious and social policies fueled internal opposition which resulted ... Leer más

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  • The War of the Three Gods

    Romans, Persians, and the Rise of Islam

    The War of the Three Gods is a military history of the Near and Middle East in the seventh century-with its chief focus on the reign of the Eastern Roman Emperor Heraclius (AD 610641)-a pivotal and dramatic time in world history. The Eastern Roman Empire was brought to the very brink of extinction by the Sassanid Persians before Heraclius managed to inflict a crushing defeat on the Sassanids with ... Leer más

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  • Roman Emperor Zeno

    The Perils of Power Politics in Fifth-Century Constantinople

    "A very useful read for anyone interested in the Later Roman Empire, the fall of the Western Empire, and the emergence of the Byzantine State." — The NYMAS ReviewPeter Crawford examines the life and career of the fifth-century Roman emperor Zeno and the various problems he faced before and during his seventeen-year rule. Despite its length, his reign has hitherto been somewhat overlooked as ... Leer más

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  • Emperor Leo III the Isaurian

    Imperial Saviour, Christian Icon Breaker?

    Reassesses Emperor Leo III's reign, focusing on his military, religious, and political challenges in stabilizing the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire (long since ruled from Constantinople) was in a perilous and tumultuous position in the early eighth century. Surrounded by expansionist enemies, most notably the Muslim Arab Umayyad Caliphate but also the Khazars, Slavs, Avars, Bulgars and Lombards, ... Leer más

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    Warfare in the Classical World from Agamemnon to Alexander

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    "A detailed, insightful survey of Greek warfare" with illustrations and "many well-informed and highly perceptive observations" ( Choice).In this book, historian and archaeologist Simon Elliott considers the different fighting styles of Greek armies and discusses how Greek battles unfolded. Covering every aspect of warfare in the Ancient Greek world from the beginnings of Greek civilization to its ... Leer más

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  • Domina

    The Women Who Made Imperial Rome

    "An illuminating and highly readable narrative about the role of women at the center of imperial Rome—fascinating and important." —Lesley Adkins, author of Handbook to Life i n Ancient RomeAugustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero—these are the names history associates with the early Roman Empire. Yet, not a single one of these emperors was the blood son of his predecessor. In this ... Leer más

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  • Military History of Late Rome 425–457

    A history of pivotal military and political events in Ancient Rome from 425 to 457 BC.Military History of Late Rome 425–457 analyses in great detail how the Romans coped with the challenge posed by masses of Huns in a situation in which the Germanic tribes had gained a permanent foothold in the territories of West Rome. This analysis reassesses the strategy and tactics of the period. The book ... Leer más

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  • Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes

    Animals in the Roman World

    From the hooves of chariot horses pounding the dust of the racetrack to the cries of elephants charging the battlefields, animals were a key part of Roman life. On memorials left to beloved dogs or in images of arena animals hammered onto coins, their stories and roles in Roman history are there for us to find.Why did the emperor Augustus always have a seal skin nearby?What was the most dangerous ... Leer más

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  • Usurpers, A New Look at Medieval Kings

    This examination of six usurper kings of England, and the people and circumstances surrounding them, is "a masterpiece of academic scholarship" ( Midwest Book Review).In the Middle Ages, England had to contend with a string of usurpers who disrupted the British monarchy—and ultimately changed the course of European history by deposing England's reigning kings and seizing power for themselves. Some ... Leer más

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  • Accidental Gods

    On Race, Empire, and Men Unwittingly Turned Divine

    NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY ESQUIRE, THE IRISH TIMES AND THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT**SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZEA provocative history of men who were worshipped as gods that illuminates the connection between power and religion and the role of divinity in a secular age.**Ever since 1492, when Christopher Columbus made landfall in the New World and was hailed as a heavenly ... Leer más

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  • Cork Wars

    Intrigue and Industry in World War II

    "This well-researched, well-told story takes readers into a world of espionage, industrial ingenuity, and American resilience . . . a compelling history." —Robert Whitaker, author of Anatomy of an EpidemicSilver Medal Winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award for History (World)In 1940, with German U-boats blockading all commerce across the Atlantic Ocean, a fireball at the Crown Cork and ... Leer más

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