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Reviews (Cross-sectional publications)

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: When Our World Became Christian: 312 – 394

Paul Veyne

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 takeover of power in the Roman state by the then-new Christian religion. The topic itself raised in the discussed study is extremely interesting and it is good that the author did his work diligently and expertly analyzed the historical sources available to him, telling us about incredibly turbulent times from Constantine to Theodosius - both called "The Great" by posterity.

When Our World Became Christian: 312 - 394

Review: Caesar. Life of a Colossus

Adrian Goldsworthy

The whole book is not only an efficiently written and very interesting story about Gaius Julius Caesar and his turbulent fate, which continues to fascinate successive generations of politicians, historians and history lovers.

Caesar. Life of a Colossus

Review: Belisarius: The Last Roman General

Ian Hughes

The book "Belisarius: The Last Roman General" by Ian Hughes is a very interesting position about the famous Byzantine commander who recaptured part of the lands of the former Western Roman Empire from the barbarians and implemented the ambitious plans of Emperor Justinian I, who wanted to rebuild the Roman Empire.

Belisarius: The Last Roman General