An evocation of a journey from Rome, the heart of Empire, to Hadrian's Wall during the reign of the emperor Hadrian.

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Julius Caesar in Egypt is a true story of double-cross, assassination and intrigue accompanied by lively battles, daring escapes, disastrous fires (the Great Library of Alexandria was largely destroyed in one fracas) and, if not a love story, at least a tale of sex and power as Caesar and Cleopatra's relationship shaped these world-changing events.

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Describes the campaigns that destroyed the fabric of the Roman Republic and resulted in Julius Caesar's elevation to Dictator for Life.

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After years of careful analysis, Roger Nolan has painstakingly traced not only the places where the Romans landed, but he has also discovered four temporary marching camps Caesar's army built.

(Paperback, New edition)

The epic story of Julius Caesar who was born in 100 BCE, eventually becoming one of the most influential leaders in history. After a bloody civil war, where famously he crossed the Rubicon with his army, he defeated Pompey and the Republicans and was appointed as dictator of Rome, preparing the path for the Imperial might of the Roman Empire.

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The story of Masada has gone down in Israeli and Jewish folklore. It is little known elsewhere and it is time to redress the balance.

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The history of the American continent stretches back over 30,000 years, when the Bering Strait was a land bridge that allowed hunters and gatherers to migrate across. Archeology has revealed the extent of the many cultures that grew in the 4500 years before the European invasions, highlighted in this new edition by historian James Ball.

Covering prehistoric times to the modern era, this fascinating resource presents pro-and-con arguments regarding unresolved, historic controversies throughout the development of the world.

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Covers the most famous Roman campaigns of conquest of them all thanks to Julius Caesar's involvement (his own writings being our main source of knowledge).

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THE ONLY BOOK AVAILABLE on Rome's version of the SAS, SBS, Pathfinders, US GREEN BERETS, SEALS etc.

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"Describes the archeological wonder of Pompeii, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation"--

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First full-length biography of Sextus Iulius Frontinus. John Grainger traces his career and favourably re-evaluates his importance, in particular in Britain, (at the expense of the better-known Agricola) and in Germany.

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Today we know the Slavic people from their countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, including Ukraine and Russia across to Poland and South to Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Their origins are similar to the Celts and the Visigoths, coming into history from 600CE, as part of the many tribes who attacked the edges of the Roman Empire.

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In this superbly illustrated volume, distinguished Egyptologist Zahi Hawass guides you through the architectural landscape of ancient Egypt.

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The first book detailing the history of the Sixth Legion in Britain.

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The Second part of this ground-breaking trilogy covers the reigns of Ptolemy III, Ptolemy IV, Ptolemy V and Ptolemy VI.

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Investigates trade links between Roman Empire, across Central Asia as far as China. Demonstrates the importance of Far Eastern trade to the Roman economy and Romes place in the ancient world economy.

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Explores the contradictions between the literary evidence and archaeology of the Roman invasion of Britain.

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The battles and campaigns included are : Allia River, Caudine Forks, Heraclea/Asculum, Trasimene, Arausio, Carrhae, Teutoburger Wald, Abritus, Edessa, Siege of Amida, Julian's Campaign Eastern Campaign, Frigidus River, Cap Bon. Thoroughly researched from the primary sources and latest scholarship.

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Who first thought of atoms How much can you learn about archaeology from an oil lamp Who came up with the theory of the 'wandering womb'