1025 results for 'Marcus Aurelius Emperor of Rome'

Astraia Holmes is on the case, but this time she's not alone. When a series of gruesome murders takes place, Astraia teams up with a brilliant and mysterious young woman, Madeleine Barquist, to...

Byzantium #2 The Apogee The second volume of John Julius Norwich's epic history of the Roman Empire's second capital, covering the three centuries from AD 800 to 1081. Norwich continues his...

The Histories is a rich and complex narrative of the Roman Empire's tumultuous past, marked by war, civil strife, and periods of relative peace. Written by the renowned historian Cornelius Tacitus,...

This thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths brings to life a world of magical creatures, powerful gods, and brave warriors. With over 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical...

The Story of the World #1 Ancient Times Revised From Earliest Nomads To Last Roman Empire by Susan Wise Bauer is a comprehensive and engaging history series for elementary students. This first volume...

Deluxe hardcover edition of Children of Dune, the third novel in Frank Herbert's magnificent science fiction saga. This edition features an iconic new cover, a stamped and foiled case, stained edges,...

The Crown Jewels: An Official Illustrated History This sumptuous volume presents a complete inventory of every item of the Crown Jewels, a collection steeped in English history and still in use today...

The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition Witness the epic final chapter of the Skywalker saga with the official novelization of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This expanded edition includes new...

Herod the Great: A Roman World This book provides a vivid account of the life and reign of Herod the Great, a Jewish king who rose to power during the turmoil of the Roman revolution. Martin Goodman...

Xingyin, the daughter of Chang'e and the mortal archer Houyi, has finally found a measure of peace in her tranquil home. However, her fragile serenity is threatened by a mysterious magic on the moon...

AD 265, Gaul - The Roman Empire is on the brink. Emperor Gallienus has amassed a huge army across the Alps to seize back the mountains from the usurper Postumus. War has come. Ballista and his...

Edward Gibbon's monumental work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, is a masterpiece of English historical writing that has stood the test of time. Spanning seventy-one...

Incarnations: A History of India in 50 Lives brings to life the rich and varied past of one of the world's largest democracies. Sunil Khilnani explores the lives of 50 Indians, from spiritualist...

The Voynich Manuscript is one of mankind's most enduring mysteries. First brought to academic attention in the 17th Century, it has been the subject of centuries-long study and speculation. Despite...

KS3 English Shakespeare Text Guide - Romeo & Juliet This text guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Shakespeare's tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet. Written for KS3 students, it offers a...

Zaha Hadid was a pioneering architect whose audacious designs were often met with skepticism, yet ultimately brought a new language to the built environment. Her buildings, such as the Rosenthal...

A 13th-century puzzle hidden deep within the Vatican Secret Archives sets off a chain of events that challenges history as we know it. Father Michael Dominic, a curious priest, teams up with...

The Roman Army: The Greatest War Machine of the Ancient World A comprehensive history of the Roman legions from their early beginnings to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. This book delves into...

Boudica: Iron Age Warrior Queen is an account of what we know about the real woman who defied Rome. Based on classical literature and archaeological evidence, this book explores her life and...

Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea by Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor is a thought-provoking exploration of this potent political movement. The authors examine...

Disney's A Twisted Tale Anthology presents a rich collection of all-new short stories that reimagine beloved Disney films. This anthology features sixteen unique tales, each offering a fresh take on...

Book Three of the Epic Prequel to Dune, a Major Motion Picture Soon. Shaddam Corrino IV, Emperor of the Known Universe, has risked everything to create a substitute for the spice melange, a substance...

Edgedancer is a Stormlight Archive novella by Brandon Sanderson, set in a world where time stands still for no one. Three years ago, a wish was granted, but now the young protagonist finds herself at...

The Malazan Empire faces its greatest challenge as Emperor Kellanved launches a new campaign against the uncharted lands of Falar. A motley force of soldiers and sailors, led by the untested High...

Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince is a timeless guide to the art of power and leadership, offering a pragmatic and uncompromising approach to statecraft. Written in the 16th century, this influential...

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales A Selection by Hans Christian Andersen is a timeless collection of enchanting stories that have captivated readers for generations. This reissue features a carefully...

Chromebooks in Easy Steps is a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your Chromebook. This book demystifies the features and functions of Chromebooks, making it easy to understand and use...

This beautifully illustrated retelling of Shakespeare's famous story is perfect for young readers who want to explore the world of literature. With clear and engaging text, direct speech and speech...

Alfa Romeo DOHC Engine High-Performance ManualFirst-hand experience and extensive research have gone into creating this comprehensive guide to improving the performance of Alfa Romeo engines. The...

Discover the wisdom of ancient Greece and Rome to live a happier, more fulfilling life. This book explores the philosophies and life lessons of key thinkers, providing a practical toolkit to navigate...

The Borgia Dove by Jo GrahamIn the midst of the Renaissance, a young woman named Giulia Farnese finds herself at the centre of a high-stakes game of power and deception. As the mistress of the...

Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he'd like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend Eileen is getting over a break-up and slips back into...

A comprehensive guide to art history, from Ancient Rome to contemporary performance art, is presented in full-color, featuring iconic works of art through the ages. Spanning many topics typically...

The Story of the Pearl by Caroline Young For centuries, the pearl has been prized for its luminescent beauty and timeless elegance, symbolising wealth, status, and power. This rare gem is also...

Under the dim light of the moon, a figure emerges from the shadows. The creature, brought into being by a scientist's obsessive pursuit of knowledge, stands before its creator, its eyes fixed on the...

Romeo & Juliet Remix: A Queer Retelling of Shakespeare's Classic. In this fresh take on Verona's most infamous feud, Romeo navigates the complexities of family duty and forbidden love. As an aspiring...

Aeschylus' plays bring a new grandeur to the drama of classical Athens, elevating it to high art. In Prometheus Bound, the defiant Titan is punished by Zeus for improving the state of humanity's...

Short, quick-fire jokes have been a staple of entertainment for centuries, with the world's oldest surviving joke book, the Philogelos, dating back to Ancient Greece. From ancient Rome to modern...

Artemisia is a biography of the 17th-century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, one of the most fascinating artists in history. Her life was marked by both artistic triumph and personal turmoil...

The Fall of Carthage by Adrian Goldsworthy is a gripping account of one of history's most pivotal conflicts. The Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage were a defining moment in the ancient world, with...

Ancient Worlds, Modern Beads brings together the timeless styles of ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt with modern beadweaving techniques. Ten designs from each region showcase the colours, patterns and...

Pompeii is a spellbinding novel that recreates one of the most famous natural disasters of all time. Against the backdrop of the Roman Empire's luxurious villas and seaside resorts, a crisis unfolds...

The Cicero Trilogy by Robert Harris is a sweeping epic of political and historical fiction that charts the career of Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero from his mid-twenties as an ambitious young...

Romeo and Juliet, a story of love and conflict, is presented in a unique format that makes it easy to understand. The complete text of the play is featured on the left-hand page, alongside an...

Romeo and Juliet: Arden Performance Editions In 16th-century Italy, two families are locked in bitter conflict, their hatred for each other fueling a cycle of violence. Against this backdrop of...

At a lavish debutante ball, a chance encounter with a handsome stranger sparks a kiss that sets off a chain of events. But for him, it's not about love - it's about revenge. To him, she's a pawn to...

Liam Wong's After Dark is a captivating exploration of global cities after midnight. Through his lens, Wong reveals the unique features that emerge in the stillness of the night, from neon lights to...

The eighth book in The Iron Druid Chronicles, Staked, sees Atticus O'Sullivan facing a clan of vampires who have been bent on destroying him. With a long history of conflict, Atticus must make a...

Teddy has earned a fresh start, but some secrets just won't stay hidden. It's the summer of 1969 and Rome is awash with glamour and intrigue. Teddy Huntley Carlyle, fresh off a plane from Texas with...

Roman Britain, AD 52, is a time of great upheaval. The western tribes prepare to make a stand against the Roman occupation, but can they match the discipline and courage of the legionaries? Simon...

In this striking retelling of true history, Costanza refuses to accept a fate as nothing more than a victim of male exploitation. A powerful and deeply affecting novel, it brings to life a feminist...

Discover the simplicity and flavour of vegetarian cooking with this easy-to-follow cookbook. Vegetarianism has been practiced for thousands of years, with roots in ancient India, Greece, and Rome...

The History Behind Game of Thrones: The North Remembers by David C. Weinczok explores how George R. R. Martin drew inspiration from history when creating his iconic series. Scotland's rich history is...

Gabriel Allon, master art restorer and assassin, returns in a gripping novel. Following his secret war against a terrorist mastermind, Gabriel is summoned to Rome by his friend Monsignor Luigi...

The story of gods descending from heaven and mingling with humans is a consistent theme across ancient cultures. From Rome to Greece and beyond, the earliest records of civilization tell of powerful...

A Commentary on Cicero, De Divinatione II by Andrew R. Dyck This bilingual commentary provides a fresh perspective on Cicero's treatise on Roman religion and divination, De Divinatione II. Andrew R...

The Celts are one of the world's most mysterious ancient people, and their story is a fascinating account of a highly sophisticated tribal culture that influenced the ancient world - and even Rome...

The Temple of Fortuna by Elodie Harper In the midst of Rome's imperial politics, a courtesan's fate hangs in the balance. Amara's journey, from humble beginnings as a slave in Pompeii's brothel to...

Latin phrases are woven into the fabric of our language, influencing science, philosophy, religion, and literature. This beautifully illustrated guide explores the deeper meanings behind many Latin...

Christy Zagami's story is one of courage and conviction, as she recounts her experiences as the wife of a former high-ranking member of powerful Illuminati networks. With her husband's disclosures,...

Romeo and Juliet AQA English Literature by Richard Durant is a comprehensive study guide to help you excel in your GCSE English Literature exam. Written by experts in teaching English, this guide...

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is now more accessible than ever. This Deluxe Student Edition features the original play side-by-side with line-by-line translations in plain English, making it easier...

Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story set in a city torn apart by feuding families. The hatred between the two families runs deep, and their frequent street fights create a volatile atmosphere...

The Thrawn Trilogy Boxed Set: Star Wars Legends Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, the Last Command Experience the epic Star Wars Legends trilogy that introduced the menacing Grand Admiral Thrawn...

The third novel in the Sun Eater series, Demon in White: The Sun Eater, brings together the best of space opera and epic fantasy. For almost a hundred years, Hadrian Marlowe has served the Empire in...

The Thousandfold Thought: The Prince of Nothing, Book Three by R. Scott Bakker The final reckoning is at hand. The opposition to the Prince of Nothing has vanished or been vanquished, and the stage...

Gideon the Ninth is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy that follows Gideon, a young necromancer, as she prepares to launch her daring escape from a life of servitude. Brought up by unfriendly nuns...

The Last Master: Passion and Pain by John Suchet The second volume of John Suchet's trilogy about the life of Ludwig van Beethoven depicts the composer at the height of his powers, famous throughout...

Tasting History is a culinary journey through the centuries, featuring over 60 recipes from around the world. This cookbook brings together historical recipes from ancient Rome to medieval Europe,...

Three gripping novellas from S. J. Parris, the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller. In The Secret Dead Summer, a girl's body is found in a Neapolitan monastery, and novice monk Giordano Bruno is determined...

Julius Caesar is a captivating biography that takes readers on a journey through the life of one of history's most famous leaders. From his teenage years to his assassination, this book explores the...

A comprehensive history of Rome from its legendary founding to the reign of Alexander Severus. Written by Cassius Dio, this nine-volume work covers the period from 68 BC to AD 235, providing a...

The Book of Margery Kempe is a remarkable account of a medieval woman's spiritual journey. Written in the early 15th century, it is the earliest autobiography in the English language, offering a...

Discover the gripping history of ancient Rome with Sallust's Catiline's Conspiracy, The Jugurthine War, Histories, a collection of works that paint a vivid portrait of the moral and political...

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a comprehensive guide to the story of star-crossed lovers. This edition features the complete text of the play, accompanied by clear notes that explain the...

The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth Music and Culture This comprehensive history of goth music and culture explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the...

Epic Runs of the World takes you on a journey to the world's most thrilling running routes and trails. With 50 of the world's greatest running routes and 150 additional courses to explore, this...

Why Nations Fail: Why Some Nations Are More Prosperous Than Others Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson present a compelling new theory on why some nations are more prosperous than others, arguing...

The Aeneid is a supreme Roman epic that has inspired many of the great European poets. Written in Latin, it is the greatest poem in the language and a masterpiece of ancient literature.The poem tells...

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy by Jacob Burckhardt In the 19th century, Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt saw the Italian Renaissance as a pivotal moment in the creation of the modern...

The Fall of the Roman Empire is a narrative of its decline and fall, a story that has captivated historians and readers for centuries. For over two centuries, various reasons have been proposed for...

Caesar's account of his campaigns in Gaul and Britain, spanning from 58 to 50 BC, offers a unique insight into his military strategy and encounters with the native populations.This narrative not only...

The Last Greek by Christian Cameron In a world torn apart by war and oppression, one man stands tall in his quest to preserve the glory of Greece. Philopoemen, a seasoned warrior, has spent his life...

The Early Church: The Story of Emergent Christianity (Revised Edition) This revised edition explores the early Christian movement during the 1st century AD and its rapid expansion throughout the...

Shakespeare's Julius Caesar explores the complex web of power and corruption that led to the assassination of one of Rome's most influential leaders. Set against the backdrop of 44 B.C., this drama...

The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction by David M. Gwynn This concise introduction to the history of the Roman Republic explores the city's rise and fall, from its humble beginnings in ancient...

Ruth Galloway is invited to Italy by Dr Angelo Morelli, an Italian archaeologist, to help uncover the meaning of a group of ancient bones discovered in a small hilltop village near Rome. This is a...

Julius Caesar Third Series by William Shakespeare A striking tragedy of political conflict, Julius Caesar explores the tumultuous rivalry between two men with differing visions for Rome. As the...

Latin for Common Entrance One is a comprehensive textbook for beginners of Latin, designed to meet the requirements of the ISEB syllabus. It introduces pupils to regular verbs and sum in the present,...

The Aeneid is a masterful epic poem by Virgil, a work of profound beauty and haunting artistry. Stanley Lombardo's translation brings this quintessential Roman classic to life with characteristic...

The New Achilles by Christian Cameron In a world torn apart by war and conflict, one man has chosen to leave his sword behind. Alexanor, a healer in a sacred sanctuary, has turned his back on the...

A masterful narrative of the Middle Ages, when religion became a powerful tool for rulers across the world. In this comprehensive history, Susan Wise Bauer explores how the rise of Christianity and...

The Second Punic War in Iberia 220-206 BC: A Turning Point in the Conflict. This study marks a significant milestone in the exploration of the Second Punic War's events in Iberia, a crucial theatre...

This rail map of Europe is the perfect companion for planning your next adventure. Wake up in Paris, have lunch in Geneva, and fall asleep in Rome - the possibilities are endless when you use...

Cassino '44: The Bloodiest Battle of the Italian CampaignJames Holland's gripping narrative of the brutal Allied fight to take Rome is a testament to the harsh realities of war. The Allies had seemed...

The Aeneid is a masterpiece of Latin poetry, written by Virgil in the 1st century BC. This revised edition brings together Virgil's perfect hexameters in a single volume, offering a glimpse into the...

This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for GCSE Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers the Thematic Study Component 12 and all three Literature and...

Eclipse, a pivotal moment in World War II history, is recounted by Alan Moorehead in this gripping account. The code name given to the Allies' occupation of Germany, Moorehead's experiences in Sicily...

The Encircling Sea by Adrian Goldsworthy is set in AD 100, at a fort on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Flavius Ferox, a Briton turned Roman centurion, is tasked with keeping Rome's empire...

A comprehensive guide to understanding inflation and its impact on economies is offered by Stephen D. King in "We Need to Talk About Inflation". This book draws on centuries of economic history to...