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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: Roman Britain’s Pirate King

Simon Elliot

Book "Roman Britain's Pirate King; Carausius, Constantius Chlorus and the Fourth Roman Invasion of Britain" by Simon Elliott is another book by the famous English historian on the history of ancient Rome. This time we get to know an extremely interesting period in the history of the Roman Empire - the revolt of Carausius from the end of the 3rd century CE. This Roman commander separated Britain and part of northern Gaul from the Roman state and concentrated power in his hands for almost 10 years (286-293 CE), destabilizing the Empire in the north.

Roman Britain's Pirate King

Review: Trajan: Rome’s Last Conqueror

Nicholas Jackson

Book "Trajan: Rome's Last Conqueror" by Nicholas Jackson is, as the title suggests, describing the life and achievements of one of the greatest Roman emperors, during whose reign the Roman Empire achieved the greatest territorial reach in history. The book was published by Greenhill Books.

Trajan Romes Last Conqueror

Review: Conquering Jerusalem

Stephen Dando-Collins

The book "Conquering Jerusalem" by Stephen Dando-Collins is about the Jewish war in the years 66-73 CE. The author decided to focus on the events of one of the greatest revolts that broke out in the Roman Empire.

Conquering Jerusalem

Review: Constantine at the Bridge

Stephen Dando-Collins

The book "Constantine at the Bridge" by Stephen Dando-Collins tells the story of Constantine I, the man who reunited the Roman Empire in the hands of one man after almost thirty years of separation of powers. What's more, most people attribute to him that he contributed to the growth of the importance of Christianity in the Roman state.