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Book Enemies of the Roman Order

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  • Author : Ramsay MacMullen
  • Publisher : Cambridge : Harvard University Press
  • Release : 1966
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 398 pages

Download or read book Enemies of the Roman Order written by Ramsay MacMullen and published by Cambridge : Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1966 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramsay MacMullen presents a comprehensive treatment of the patterns of deviation from views accepted among the dominant groups and classes of the first four centuries of the Empire.

Book The Enemies of Rome

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  • Author : Stephen Kershaw
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2020-01-07
  • ISBN : 1643133756
  • Pages : 530 pages

Download or read book The Enemies of Rome written by Stephen Kershaw and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh and vivid narrative history of the Roman Empire from the point of view of the “barbarian” enemies of Rome. History is written by the victors, and Rome had some very eloquent historians. Those the Romans regarded as barbarians left few records of their own, but they had a tremendous impact on the Roman imagination. Resisting from outside Rome’s borders or rebelling from within, they emerge vividly in Rome’s historical tradition, and left a significant footprint in archaeology. Kershaw builds a narrative around the lives, personalities, successes, and failures both of the key opponents of Rome’s rise and dominance, and of those who ultimately brought the empire down. Rome’s history follows a remarkable trajectory from its origins as a tiny village of refugees from a conflict zone to a dominant superpower. But throughout this history, Rome faced significant resistance and rebellion from peoples whom it regarded as barbarians: Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Goths, Vandals, Huns, Picts and Scots. Based both on ancient historical writings and modern archaeological research, this new history takes a fresh look at the Roman Empire through the personalities and lives of key opponents during the trajectory of Rome’s rise and fall.

Book The Enemies of Rome  From Hannibal to Attila the Hun

Download or read book The Enemies of Rome From Hannibal to Attila the Hun written by Philip Matyszak and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2009-04-06 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Matyszak writes clearly and engagingly . . . nicely produced, with ample maps and illustrations." —Classical Outlook This engrossing book looks at the growth and eventual demise of Rome from the viewpoint of the peoples who fought against it. Here is the reality behind such legends as Spartacus the gladiator, as well as the thrilling tales of Hannibal, the great Boudicca, the rebel leader and Mithridates, the connoisseur of poisons, among many others. Some enemies of Rome were noble heroes and others were murderous villains, but each has a unique and fascinating story.

Book Enemies of Rome

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  • Author : Iain Ferris
  • Publisher : The History Press
  • Release : 2003-11-18
  • ISBN : 0752495208
  • Pages : 359 pages

Download or read book Enemies of Rome written by Iain Ferris and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2003-11-18 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The artists of Ancient Rome portrayed the barbarian enemies of the empire in sculpture, reliefs, metalwork and jewellery. Enemies of Rome shows how the study of these images can reveal a great deal about the barbarians, as well as Roman art and the Romans view of themselves.

Book Enemies of the Roman Order

Download or read book Enemies of the Roman Order written by and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ramsay MacMullen  Enemies of the Roman order     1967   Review

Download or read book Ramsay MacMullen Enemies of the Roman order 1967 Review written by Oswyn Murray and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome

Download or read book Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome written by Phil Barker and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome spans the period from 150 BC to 600 AD and describes the forces of the later Roman Republic and the Byzantine wars as well as the armies of the heyday of the Roman Empire. Coverage of Rome's enemies includes Gallic, British, Pictish, Scots/Irish, German, Dacian, Sarmatian, Frankish, Saxon, Vandal, Visigothic, Ostrogothic, Hunnic, Pontic, Parthian, Armenian, Jewish, Palmyran, Sassanid and Blemye armies. It examines tactics and strategy, organisation and formations and orders of battle as well as providing a detailed guide to the dress and equipment of the armies of the period. Comprehensive illustrations by Ian Heath complement Phil Barker's text and the result is a wealth of information for anyone interested in the warfare of the time. Long out of print, the book has been a source of inspiration to wargamers and academic historians alike. It is reprinted here in its complete 1981 fourth edition with an updated bibliography.

Book The Enemies of Jupiter

Download or read book The Enemies of Jupiter written by Caroline Lawrence and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan's father, Doctor Mordecai, is summoned to Rome to help the plague victims. The four young detectives are wanted too, as the Emperor Titus believes that they can find the mysterious enemy who seeks Rome's destruction. Can the friends prevent disaster? And what is Jonathan's secret mission?

Book Barbarians Against Rome

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  • Author : Peter Wilcox
  • Publisher : Osprey Publishing
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN : 9781841760452
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Barbarians Against Rome written by Peter Wilcox and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book combines Men-at-Arms 129- 'Rome's Enemies 1- Germanics and Dacians', Men-at-Arms 158- 'Rome's Enemies 2- Gallic & British Celts' and Men-at-Arms 180- 'Rome's Enemies 4- Spanish Armies 218-19BC'. As Rome's borders increased, a multifarious clash of cultures ensued. Conflict was inevitable; to the victor, new territory and dominion; to the vanquished, humility and subjugation. The Celts, Celtiberians, Gauls, Teutones, Cimbri, and many others all fought without mercy to protect their people, territories and cultures from the Roman onslaught.

Book Policing the Roman Empire

Download or read book Policing the Roman Empire written by Christopher J. Fuhrmann and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on a wide variety of source material from art archaeology, administrative documents, Egyptian papyri, laws Jewish and Christian religious texts and ancient narratives this book provides a comprehensive overview of Roman imperial policing practices.

Book Dualism in Roman History V

Download or read book Dualism in Roman History V written by P F M Fontaine and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-08-14 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Enemies of Ancient Rome

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  • Author : Virtus Libris
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-04-20
  • ISBN : 9781532847028
  • Pages : 90 pages

Download or read book Enemies of Ancient Rome written by Virtus Libris and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of the Roman Empire has been written expansively by Gibbons in his authoritative and exhaustive text, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. This history extols the victories and defeats of the individual Emperors as they elevate and then decimate the Roman Empire. Even though this book is very thorough, it devotes a mere four pages to the period of the Goths. The Goths, however, deserve much more than an afterthought, which is where Enemies of Ancient Rome: The Goths, comes in. Inside this historical account of the Goths from the time they enter the historical record roughly 100 years BCE to their last mentions in the timeline around 700 CE. Inside you will learn how the Goths brought sharpened iron weapons to the armament of the Romans, how they survived as traders and tinkers, bringing foreign goods to the citizens of the empire. Learn how the Goths controlled the overland trade and the fur trade, making them rich and prosperous. Under cruel and inhumane circumstances, the Goths overcame and endured for centuries, sometimes in the service of Rome, and sometimes as rulers of their own empires. The Goths were strong and clever, with a military strength and endurance that surpassed the Romans but they were also progressive, they treated all the religions fairly and even let women fight on the front lines. They were even ultimately responsible for the conversion of Spain to the Catholic Church. Within these pages are the stories of the incredible Goths, their people, and their history. If you want to know more about these strong and incredible people, download this book now.

Book Rome s Northern Enemies

Download or read book Rome s Northern Enemies written by Andy Singleton and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2020-05-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide features illustrated instructions and practical advice for assembling and painting wargaming figurines of ancient European warriors. Throughout their history, the Romans were troubled by formidable warlike tribes along their northern borders: The Celts of Gaul and Northern Italy who sacked Rome itself; the British who repulsed Julius Caesar and resisted later occupation; the Germanic tribes along the Rhine; and the fearsome falx-wielding Dacians on the Danube. In Rome’s Northern Enemies, Andy Singleton provides a detailed guide to assembling and painting figurines of these formidable foes for your next gaming session. With Andy’s practical advice, you will achieve a fine collection ready for tabletop battle or display. Most of the figures featured in the numerous illustrations are 28mm but the techniques described are easily adaptable to smaller scales and to plastic or metal. Step-by-step guidance takes the process from initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing. Themed chapters cover armor, clothing, skin tones, warpaint and tattoos, shields and horses.

Book Enemy of God

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  • Author : Bernard Cornwell
  • Publisher : Penguin UK
  • Release : 2007-11-01
  • ISBN : 014192912X
  • Pages : 292 pages

Download or read book Enemy of God written by Bernard Cornwell and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the No. 1 bestselling author of WAR LORD comes an epic retelling of the Arthurian legend, from the bestselling Last Kingdom series Uniting the restive British kingdoms behind him, Arthur believes he can now hold back the Saxons threatening the country. Meanwhile, Merlin sets out on a quest to uncover the sacred Treasures of Britain, hoping they will prove decisive in the coming battle. But in a country where the cult of the Christians is spreading, Merlin's quest is divisive. And the ambitions of the rival warlord Lancelot threaten the delicate peace. Could even those closest to Arthur be moved to betray him? From the epic bestselling author, Enemy of God brilliantly retells the Arthurian legend, combining myth, history and thrilling battlefield action. ______ 'Wonderful and haunting' People Magazine 'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell

Book From Enemy to Brother

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  • Author : John Connelly
  • Publisher : Harvard University Press
  • Release : 2012-03-05
  • ISBN : 0674068467
  • Pages : 349 pages

Download or read book From Enemy to Brother written by John Connelly and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-05 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1965 the Second Vatican Council declared that God loves the Jews. Before that, the Church had taught for centuries that Jews were cursed by God and, in the 1940s, mostly kept silent as Jews were slaughtered by the Nazis. How did an institution whose wisdom is said to be unchanging undertake one of the most enormous, yet undiscussed, ideological swings in modern history? The radical shift of Vatican II grew out of a buried history, a theological struggle in Central Europe in the years just before the Holocaust, when a small group of Catholic converts (especially former Jew Johannes Oesterreicher and former Protestant Karl Thieme) fought to keep Nazi racism from entering their newfound church. Through decades of engagement, extending from debates in academic journals, to popular education, to lobbying in the corridors of the Vatican, this unlikely duo overcame the most problematic aspect of Catholic history. Their success came not through appeals to morality but rather from a rediscovery of neglected portions of scripture. From Enemy to Brother illuminates the baffling silence of the Catholic Church during the Holocaust, showing how the ancient teaching of deicide—according to which the Jews were condemned to suffer until they turned to Christ—constituted the Church’s only language to talk about the Jews. As he explores the process of theological change, John Connelly moves from the speechless Vatican to those Catholics who endeavored to find a new language to speak to the Jews on the eve of, and in the shadow of, the Holocaust.

Book The Light and the Dark  Dualism in Roman history 5    enemies of the Roman order

Download or read book The Light and the Dark Dualism in Roman history 5 enemies of the Roman order written by Petrus Franciscus Maria Fontaine and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Legions of Rome

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  • Author : Stephen Dando-Collins
  • Publisher : Quercus
  • Release : 2013-09-03
  • ISBN : 1623652014
  • Pages : 837 pages

Download or read book Legions of Rome written by Stephen Dando-Collins and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 837 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No book on Roman history has attempted to do what Stephen Dando-Collins does in Legions of Rome: to provide a complete history of every Imperial Roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force. The author has spent the last thirty years collecting every scrap of available evidence from numerous sources: stone and bronze inscriptions, coins, papyrus and literary accounts in a remarkable feat of historical detective work. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 provides a detailed account of what the legionaries wore and ate, what camp life was like, what they were paid and how they were motivated and punished. The section also contains numerous personal histories of individual soldiers. Part 2 offers brief unit histories of all the legions that served Rome for 300 years from 30BC. Part 3 is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of particular legions. Lavish, authoritative and beautifully produced, Legions of Rome will appeal to ancient history enthusiasts and military history buffs alike.