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The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, where emperors had no choice but to fight, to thrill, to dazzle. To rule as a Caesar was to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world. No biographies invite us into the lives of the Caesars more vividly or intimately than those by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, written from the center of Rome and power, in the early 2nd century AD. By placing each Caesar in the context of the generations that had gone before, and connecting personality with policy, Suetonius succeeded in painting Rome’s ultimate portraits of power.

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Rarely have truer words been spoken! Starting as a small village with nothing particularly special compared to anyone else around them, this small cluster of settlers bloomed into a world-dominating, unstoppable force that lasted over two thousand years. In this audiobook, we will go on a journey together through the myriad of stages of the Roman Empire. From the first settlements, Shakespearean epics, the stories of mythological heroes, the merciless persecution of the Christians, to the eventual fall of the mighty empire, the tale will be laid out.

After decades of strife and a pair of bloodily savage wars, the Kingdom of Dacia is no more. With King Decebalus dead, and the surviving members of the royal family in captivity, an uneasy peace descends upon the new Roman Province of Dacia. The senate and people of Rome eagerly expect the return of the victorious Emperor Trajan. With equal eagerness, the people await the legendary great Dacian treasury, said to equal hundreds of tons in gold and silver, making its way to Rome.

83 AD. Emperor Titus Flavius Domitianus sends his legions to Germania to crush the Chatti uprising, who are resisting the empire's northern expansion. True to form, the Romans tackle the rebellion with their usual brutality, offering no mercy to their enemies. Caught in this brutal reality is sixteen-year-old Ansgar. Amidst the chaos of battle, he’s captured by the Roman legions and taken to Rome. Though his life is initially spared, it’s only the beginning of a new and uncertain fate. In Rome, the city is alive with celebrations of the emperor’s triumph, featuring grand games. Julia,...

A chronological account of the formation, battles and campaigns of the Roman state and democracy, from the foundation and growth of the city, to the epic struggles with Carthage during the Punic Wars and the resultant expansion throughout the Mediterranean. Each year is detailed in turn, showing how events unfolded throughout this fascinating period of history: the development of the Empire, its external struggles and outstanding generals and politicians who shaped it. Each conflict is dealt with as a separate entry, be it the Punic Wars, Hannibal crossing the Alps with his elephants, or a ...

El Imperio Romano continúa marcando un hito en el imaginario de la cultura occidental, y ciertamente en nuestro actual mundo globalizando, trasciende las fronteras de la misma. Se encuadra aún en el ideario general como un estado grabado por la crueldad y ambición de sus emperadores y generales, pero indudablemente, como emblema de una organización y administración eficientes. El cine y la literatura no dejan de rendirle homenaje y he allí tenemos a historias y personajes recargados de un tinte legendario: las conquistas de Julio César, la invasión de Aníbal con sus elefantes, el ...

Descubra el Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico: El imperio que dio forma a la Europa moderna Sumérjase en la fascinante historia del Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico, una poderosa fuerza que conectó el viejo mundo con el nuevo. Este libro muestra cómo el impacto del imperio se sigue sintiendo hoy en día, desde las batallas de la Primera Guerra Mundial hasta las ideas que subyacen a la Alemania nazi. Conozca el ascenso del imperio al poder y a los gobernantes que cambiaron la historia. Explore estos asombrosos eventos: De Carlomagno al imperio: Vea cómo un imperio dirigido por alemanes ...

This is a comprehensive overview of the great works that have come down to us from antiquity. I have gathered the best sources and provided clear descriptions to allow readers to comfortably navigate these cultural riches. This guide provides rich introductions to the works to Homer, the Ancient Poets, Polybius, Julius Caesar, Cicero, Vitruvius, Sallust, Livy, Diodorus Siculus, Josephus, Plutarch, Tacitus, Suetonius, Cassius Dio, Appian and Ammianus. The first Romans whose works we cover begin with the excellent writer Julius Caesar and his Commentaria, giving us the judgements of the ...

“I will not be triumphed over.” Step into a realm where ambition sparks and kingdoms teeter on the edge—where Cleopatra VII is more than a distant legend. She’s a fearless ruler forging her destiny against Rome’s unstoppable might. Whether you know her from Hollywood whispers or dusty textbooks,this immersive audiobook dismantles every cliché and pulls you into the raw heart of an empire’s final stand. Inside This Audiobook: A Ruthless Court: Assassins. Rivals. Political vipers hiding behind marble columns.

Molti imperi scompaiono avendo lasciato dietro di sé un campo di sterminio, rovine, massacri e… niente altro. Roma ha lasciato una civiltà. Viviamo ancora nella sua legge, ci avvantaggiamo del suo sistema di comunicazione, delle poderose e geniali tecniche costruttive, parliamo la sua lingua, in tante e diverse parti del mondo. Alcuni dei popoli che sono stati interessati dalla dominazione romana non avrebbero poi avuto alcuna pietà quando, a loro volta, si sarebbero trovati nel ruolo degli invasori.

La antigua Roma: Vidas ocultas tras las leyendas ¿Sabía que a Augusto César, el primer emperador de Roma, le aterrorizaban las tormentas eléctricas? Este miedo comenzó en el año 26 a. e. c. durante su campaña en España. Un día, tras oír un fuerte trueno, Augusto vio cómo un hombre que estaba cerca de él era alcanzado por un rayo, dejándolo afectado de por vida. A partir de entonces, Augusto creyó que necesitaba la protección del dios romano del rayo, Júpiter, y llevaba amuletos y una piel de foca a todas partes.

A time traveler's passionate Roman affair forces him to choose between preserving history and saving the woman he loves from Caesar's bloody destiny. When Alexander discovers his mysterious childhood illness has awakened a rare ability to time travel, he embarks on a thrilling journey collecting artifacts from history's most pivotal moments. His carefully controlled existence shatters upon arriving in Ancient Rome, where he meets Lucia—a passionate fellow time traveler with captivating beauty and a dangerous mission. As they fall deeply in love amid the splendor and intrigue of Julius ...

The final tumultuous century of the Roman Republic began with a war against the tribes of the Spanish interior and the struggle in Rome between the newly emerging Optimates and Populares factions, embodied int he rivalry between the Gracchi and the Senate. Bloodshed between these factions increased the pace of decline and led to the civil war which erupted between Sulla and Marius. This cycle of civil war, which was continued years later by Pompeius and Caesar, would ensure the eventual rise to power of the ruthless political genius Octavian, the originator of the Principate and Imperial ...

El sueño de Justiniano continúa. Después de África, toca Italia. Roma… La cuna de la civilización romana debe ser recuperada a toda costa. Tras lograr un éxito digno de los mejores generales, Belisario debe regresar a Constantinopla para acallar los rumores que se vierten sobre él. De nuevo, Vitelio se convertirá en su sombra para protegerle de aquellos que envidian su fortuna. Un triunfo por las calles de la capital y una nueva empresa digna de los mejores. Italia espera, y con ella, la vieja y antigua capital del Imperio: la eterna Roma. Pero aunque la vida de un soldado ...

Su mayor rival le arrebató el amor de su vida y le traicionó en el campo de batalla. Su cometido será un viaje a la corte en busca de justicia. ¿Se la concederá el Emperador Justiniano? Imperio Romano de Oriente, año 527 d.C. Cayo Vitelio ostenta el rango de comandante de los bucellarii que sirven bajo las órdenes de Flavio Belisario en la guerra que el imperio está librando contra uno de sus grandes enemigos: los persas sasánidas. Pese a ser uno de sus hombres de confianza y luchar con honor, en ocasiones no puede dejar de cuestionarse según qué decisiones, y es que, aunque sea ...

AD 64—Rome is in the throes of a Christian persecution. A celebrated molossus dog of war, Cassius, returns to Rome after a long, exhaustive war campaign, but the Rome that receives him as a hero is not the Rome he expected. Disillusioned, he is aimless until he meets a young, vulnerable cat, Livia, who provides him with a motive for living. However, Cassius must survive the conspiracies and intrigues of the Roman court. He has much to gain or lose in this treacherous political milieu. Cassius must navigate the machinations and wiles of the eccentric emperor, his ambitious daughter, Lady ...

Erich Schnepel zeichnet in seiner Ausarbeitung den Weg nach, den die Gemeinde Jesu im Römischen Reich während der ersten vier Jahrhunderte nahm. Es ist ein Weg des Leidens und des Triumphs zugleich: Die Nachfolger Jesu erduldeten um des Evangelium willen die schlimmsten Leiden bis in den Tod, und – so erstaunlich es klingen mag – gerade dadurch triumphierten sie, wie der Herr verheißt: »Sei getreu bis in den Tod, und ich werde dir den Siegeskranz des Lebens geben« (Offb 2,10). Auch blutiger Staatsterror vermochte die Gemeinde Jesu nicht auszurotten.

El sueño del emperador Justiniano I: recuperar los territorios que antaño pertenecieron a la Roma occidental. Un hombre capaz de hacerlo: Flavio Belisario. Tras haber reencontrado el amor, Vitelio regresa a su mundo: la guerra. En esta nueva aventura, acompañará a su magister militum Flavio Belisario por los campos de batalla de Oriente y de África. Tendrá tiempo para saborear las mieles de la fortuna, así como para ser tocado por la deshonra. Pero no todo serán batallas. Entre medio de ellas, se verá envuelto en uno de los episodios más sangrientos del reinado de Justiniano I, ...

Young Pulchra and Harmonius, Roman twins in the year 313, call on the Holy Spirit and Roman virtues of Justice and Fortitude to convert pagans to Christianity, then delightfully get word Emperor Constantine has deemed Rome a Christian Empire. Join the twins as they stomp on an idol of Jupiter, visit the catacombs, and assist their grandfather in an effort to tell people for centuries to come how Rome Turned to Christ. Heard on EWTN"s "Stories from the Heart" program.

Step into the rich, nuanced world of ancient letter writing in this illuminating examination of New Testament epistles within the context of Greco-Roman culture. In "A Journey Through Ancient Letter Writing", delve deep into the technicalities and stylistic elements of this lost art form, and appreciate its tremendous influence on the biblical epistles. The book begins with a comprehensive exploration of the art and craft of letter writing in antiquity, examining everything from the societal significance of letters, to the diverse categories they fall into, and the fascinating materials ...