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Reviews (Cross-sectional publications)

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Cross-sectional publications are book reviews presenting a broad, comprehensive perspective on the history of ancient Rome and the ancient world. This category includes overviews of works spanning long periods of history and covering diverse topics—from politics and the military, through society and the economy, to culture and religion. These are ideal titles for readers who want to consolidate their knowledge or begin a deeper exploration of classical topics.

Review: The Emperor Justinian and the Byzantine Empire

The Emperor Justinian and the Byzantine Empire The reign of Justinian the Great was the period of the greatest territorial expansion in the history of the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire.…Więcej

Review: The Caesars

Cesarze It is obvious that there are books that are unique because of their content. In addition to the aforementioned, there are also those whose uniqueness is manifested mainly in the person of their author…Więcej

Review: The Fall of the Roman Empire

The Fall of the Roman Empire A few years ago I read the work “The Fall of the Roman Empire” by Mr. Peter Heather, in which he analyzed in detail the causes and the process…Więcej

Review: The Last Romans

The Last Romans This year marks 1,700 years since Emperor Constantine the Great issued the so-called Edict of Milan (312 CE), which, by introducing freedom of religion, radically changed the status of the Christian religion…Więcej

Review: Roman Warfare

Rzymska sztuka wojenna Publications on the broadly understood military in ancient Rome are not very numerous in Poland. Among other things, for this reason, I reached for “Roman Warfare” with undisguised satisfaction by the American…Więcej

Review: Justinian and Theodora

Justinian and Theodora The sixth century of the Christian era was undeniably a very interesting period in our history. Fortunately, quite a few written sources from that time have survived. Thanks to this, industrious historians…Więcej

Review: Byzantium and Its Army, 284-1081

Byzantium and Its Army, 284-1081 No matter how you look at it, it must be admitted that the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) army was the direct successor of the Roman army. It is obvious that time…Więcej

Review: Constantinople. The Last Great Siege, 1453

Constantinople. The Last Great Siege, 1453 The story of the fall of Constantinople with a bit more emphasis on the military aspects of this event was decided to be told by Mr. Roger Crowley in…Więcej

Review: The Fall of Constantinople 1453

The Fall of Constantinople 1453 In his book entitled “The Fall of Constantinople 1453” by the eminent British medievalist Steven Runciman presented the circumstances, course and consequences of the fall of the city of Constantine…Więcej

Review: When Our World Became Christian: 312 – 394

When Our World Became Christian: 312 - 394 In his not-very large book, entitled “When Our World Became Christian: 312 – 394”, the French historian Mr. Paul Veyne told his readers the story of the…Więcej

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