Rome Empire

27 BC. Intrigues and betrayals are commonplace in the Roman Empire. The thirst for power of many senators leads them to commit reprehensible acts against their own allies, and there are politicians who are willing to commit infamous murders in order to assert their authority above others. Julia Minor is unaware of what fate has in store for her. Her brother has been accused of murder and her family declared traitors. The only person capable of helping her in the tragedy that her life has become is General Lucius Maximus Magnus, the man she has always secretly yearned for. Together, they ...

Roman history, from the very foundation of the city, is replete with people and stories that shock our modern sensibilities. Evil Roman Emperors puts the worst of Rome's rulers in one place and offers a review of their lives and a historical context for what made them into what they became.

"From Rome to the West: Parallels in Empire, Mobility, and Rhetoric" is a meticulous exploration of the cyclical narratives that underpin the strategies and rhetorics of empires, drawing direct lines between the colossal Roman Empire and contemporary Western democracies. Delving deep into the Roman Republic's dualistic nature, it unveils the contradictions between internal democratic ethos and external imperialistic endeavors, offering readers a panoramic view of how power and morality intersected in the classical world.

In the pantheon of ancient men of letters, none hold a more venerated position than the Roman historian, Tacitus, venerated alike for the accuracy of his chronicles as well as for the superiority of his style. He was a writer of unexcelled genius and consummate skill. But his work fell into oblivion not long after his death, and has come down to us based on the text of a single tattered manuscript from the Middle Ages.

In this audiobook, you will travel back to Ancient Rome, where gladiators fought in the famous Colleseum, emperors were murdered to make way for new emperors, calendars were created, and Greek mythology was re-made into Roman mythology! Have fun listening to what’s left of this amazing society as you explore ancient ruins! Test your knowledge with end-of-section activities, and watch history come alive as you learn of the fascinating Roman Empire! We owe a lot to Ancient Rome, and you’ll learn what we abolished - and what we kept from this exciting time in history.

Do you want to know the history of The Roman Empire? This audiobook has much in store for you and can provide all the aspects of the Roman Empire. In this audiobook, you will be discovering all the most important Roman Emperors. Discover all the history behind Julius Caeser, Octavianus, and other greatest Emperors that made Rome great. In this audiobook, you can find: The history of Imperial Rome and the greatest Roman Emperors.

In Romantic Whispers of the Lyre, Roman scholar Lucius journeys to Palmyra seeking ancient musical secrets—only to fall for Mara, a gifted musician hiding her identity as a warrior princess. As forbidden love blossoms, Lucius and Mara must navigate betrayal, political intrigue, and their own divided loyalties in a world on the edge of war. Amid ancient ruins and rising tension, their passion may unite two worlds—or be silenced forever by the shadows of empire.

Constantine the Great was one of the most pivotal figures in the history of the Roman Empire and the widespread expansion of the Christian religion. This is in no way an understatement; Constantine was not only one of the last truly powerful Roman emperors, but he also successfully reconstituted the whole empire according to his vision of Rome’s future. He played the most significant role in transforming the Empire from a Greco-Roman pagan dominion into a bulwark of the Christian faith, granting for the first time real temporal power for the early Christian church.

Galen of Pergamum (A.D. 129-ca. 216) began his remarkable career tending to wounded gladiators in provincial Asia Minor. Later in life he achieved great distinction as one of a small circle of court physicians to the family of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, at the very heart of Roman society. Susan Mattern's The Prince of Medicine offers the first authoritative biography in English of this brilliant, audacious, and profoundly influential figure.

Loyalty to your people. Loyalty to Rome. Only one can remain... Centurion Faustus Valerianus has already proven his bravery and skill, marching alongside Julius Agricola for six gruelling years to conquer the north of Britain. But that was just the beginning... With Agricola back in Rome, Faustus is given a new mission: to journey to Hibernia with exiled Irish prince Tuathal Techtmar and help him reclaim his rightful throne.

The Crusades shook the world. But why did they happen? Their origins are revealed in a new light. As part of a medieval world war that stretched from Asia to Europe. At its center was an ancient empire Byzantium. Told for the first time as a single, linked narrative are three great events that changed history: The fall of Byzantium in the 11th century, the epic campaign of the First Crusade and the origins of modern Turkey. Nick Holmes not only presents the First Crusade in a wider global context but he also puts forwards new interpretations of the original sources.

The medicus Ruso and his wife, Tilla, are back in the borderlands of Britannia, this time helping to tend the builders of Hadrian's Great Wall. Having been forced to move off their land, the Britons are distinctly on edge. Then Ruso's recently arrived clerk, Candidus, goes missing. A native boy thinks he sees a body being hidden inside the wall's half-finished stonework, and a worrying rumor begins to spread. When soldiers ransack the nearby farms looking for Candidus, Tilla's tentative friendship with a local family turns to anger and disappointment.

This captivating history bundle includes The Roman Republic, The Roman Empire, and The Byzantine Empire.

According to history books, the Roman Empire ended in 476 CE with the fall of Rome. But if you asked most people alive at that time, they would have pointed you to what they considered the continuation of the Roman Empire - the civilization we now call the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantines, however, were more than just a remnant of Roman glory. At its geographical peak, the Byzantine Empire stretched out across the Mediterranean world.

This book explores the "persons" visible on the Triumphant Arch of Titus which is located in the heart of Rome. These people were significant in that they played a role, not only in Rome's conquest of Judaea but also in the creation of Christianity. This book explores those individuals and the roles they played in the creation of one of the most important religious movements in world history.

A bloody revolt by a North African prince and a plot to seize control of Rome are the subjects of two short masterpieces of ancient history by the illustrious Roman chronicler, Sallust. He could not have chosen two more dramatic episodes in the long history of this city.

Sweeping and accessible, The Ruin of the Roman Empire captures the richness of late antique life and the colorful characters of the age, while offering insight into today's debates about barbarism, religion, empires, and their threatened borders.

New corrected edition, exclusive to Amazon "It is the first time that I have written a presentation of my books in English, Gentle Reader. ROMAN TRILOGY is a mysterious book, even for me as an author, since the three short novels that make it up emerged at different times in my life and with different origins as well. THE MAGICIAN OF MESOPOTAMIA, the second one I wrote, but the first of the Trilogy, emerged as a kind of epiphany at the end of the last millennium, while I was on sabbatical between the ancient Mayan lands and the charming city of Mérida, the capital of Yucatán, Mexico. Now,...

An oracle named Wintha foretells the destruction of the island of Corrica, the seat of a harsh Romanesque empire. A scholar named Mogame predicts the mountain will erupt in ash and flame. A former gladiator named Zeldos must escape his cruel master, Memba, the dictator that has just risen to power. A centurion and legionary, Hasbas and Marko, must band together to save their families. Together they flee on a long-ship, rowing across the unforgiving ocean. When they pass through a wall of mist, they discover a hidden magical world where legendary creatures exist. People can possess ...

Worlds collide in first century Rome when upper-class Octavia purchases the recently enslaved Julius in a desperate attempt to escape her life of abuse. When she offers him a deal to ensure both of their freedom, neither of them can imagine the danger and difficulties that await them. As an unseen enemy threatens their new life, they will embark on a quest for answers that spans the Roman Empire and tests their faith in God. Along their journey, they will meet apostles and adversaries and seek to spread the gospel that has freed them. Grab your favorite beverage and curl up with this book ...