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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: Roman Britain’s Pirate King

Roman Britain’s Pirate King 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…Więcej

Review: Trajan: Rome’s Last Conqueror

Trajan: Rome's Last Conqueror The 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…Więcej

Review: Conquering Jerusalem

Conquering Jerusalem 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…Więcej

Review: Constantine at the Bridge

Constantine at the Bridge 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…Więcej

Review: Edge of Empire. Rome’s Frontier on the Lower Rhine

Edge of Empire. Rome's Frontier on the Lower Rhine The book “Edge of Empire. Rome’s Frontier on the Lower Rhine” by Jon Lendering and Arjen Bosman is an impressive work that focuses on the Roman…Więcej

Review: Julius Caesar: Rome’s Greatest Warlord

Julius Caesar: Rome's Greatest Warlord “Julius Caesar: Rome’s Greatest Warlord” by Simon Elliott is a book, as the title suggests, about the life and achievements of Julius Caesar, a great figure in the history of…Więcej

Review: Gladiators: Fighting to the Death in Ancient Rome

Gladiators: Fighting to the Death in Ancient Rome The book “Gladiators: Fighting to the Death in Ancient Rome” by M. C. Bishop tells about one of the most popular and characteristic pastimes in ancient Rome…Więcej

Review: Early Rome to 290 BC

Early Rome to 290 BC The book “Early Rome to 290 BC. The Beginnings of the City and the Rise of the Republic” by Guy Bradley is a book about the earliest period of the…Więcej

Review: The Dignity of labour. Image, Work and Identity in the Roman World

The Dignity of labour. Image, Work and Identity in the Roman World The book “The Dignity of labor. Image, Work and Identity in the Roman World” by Iain Ferris is a book presenting preserved images…Więcej

Review: Roman Britain and where to find it

Roman Britain and where to find it The book “Roman Britain and where to find it”, authored by Denise Allen and Mike Bryan, is a form of a guide telling about the most important places…Więcej

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