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The Romans

A 2,000-Year History

by Edward J. Watts ...

**An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century“A sweeping historical survey that spans two millennia…Those intrigued by the ebb and flow of political power…will find in this book a cornucopia."—Wall Street Journal**When we think of “ancient Romans” today, many picture the toga-clad ... Read more

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**An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth century“A sweeping historical survey that spans two millennia…Those intrigued by the ebb and flow of political power…will find in this book a cornucopia."—Wall Street Journal**When we think of “ancient Romans” today, many picture the toga-clad
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Mortal Republic

How Rome Fell into Tyranny

by Edward J. Watts ...

The gripping, definitive account of how the Romans lost their Republic“An incisive history… The parallels to the present day are striking.” —New YorkerIn Mortal Republic, prizewinning historian Edward J. Watts offers a new history of the fall of the Roman Republic that explains why Rome exchanged freedom for autocracy.For centuries, even as Rome grew into the Mediterranean’s premier military and ... Read more

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The gripping, definitive account of how the Romans lost their Republic“An incisive history… The parallels to the present day are striking.” —New YorkerIn Mortal Republic, prizewinning historian Edward J. Watts offers a new history of the fall of the Roman Republic that explains why Rome exchanged freedom for autocracy.For centuries, even as Rome grew into the Mediterranean’s premier military and
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The Eternal Decline and Fall of Rome

The History of a Dangerous Idea

by Edward J. Watts ...

As this book intriguingly explores, for those who would make Rome great again and their victims, ideas of Roman decline and renewal have had a long and violent history. The decline of Rome has been a constant source of discussion for more than 2200 years. Everyone from American journalists in the twenty-first century AD to Roman politicians at the turn of the third century BC have used it as a ... Read more

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As this book intriguingly explores, for those who would make Rome great again and their victims, ideas of Roman decline and renewal have had a long and violent history. The decline of Rome has been a constant source of discussion for more than 2200 years. Everyone from American journalists in the twenty-first century AD to Roman politicians at the turn of the third century BC have used it as a
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Hypatia

The Life and Legend of an Ancient Philosopher

by Edward J. Watts ...

Series series Women in Antiquity
A philosopher, mathematician, and martyr, Hypatia is one of antiquity's best known female intellectuals. During the sixteen centuries following her murder, by a mob of Christians, Hypatia has been remembered in books, poems, plays, paintings, and films as a victim of religious intolerance whose death symbolized the end of the Classical world. But Hypatia was a person before she was a symbol. Her ... Read more

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A philosopher, mathematician, and martyr, Hypatia is one of antiquity's best known female intellectuals. During the sixteen centuries following her murder, by a mob of Christians, Hypatia has been remembered in books, poems, plays, paintings, and films as a victim of religious intolerance whose death symbolized the end of the Classical world. But Hypatia was a person before she was a symbol. Her
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Late Antique Letter Collections

A Critical Introduction and Reference Guide

Edited by Cristiana Sogno, Bradley K. Storin, Edward J. Watts ...

Bringing together an international team of historians, classicists, and scholars of religion, this volume provides the first comprehensive overview of the extant Greek and Latin letter collections of late antiquity (ca. 300–600 c.e.). Each chapter addresses a major collection of Greek or Latin literary letters, introducing the social and textual histories of each collection and examining its ... Read more

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Bringing together an international team of historians, classicists, and scholars of religion, this volume provides the first comprehensive overview of the extant Greek and Latin letter collections of late antiquity (ca. 300–600 c.e.). Each chapter addresses a major collection of Greek or Latin literary letters, introducing the social and textual histories of each collection and examining its
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A Companion to Late Antique Literature

Edited by Scott McGill, Edward J. Watts ...

Series series Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World
Noted scholars in the field explore the rich variety of late antique literatureWith contributions from leading scholars in the field, A Companion to Late Antique Literature presents a broad review of late antique literature. The late antique period encompasses a significant transitional era in literary history from the mid-third century to the early seventh century. The Companion covers notable ... Read more

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Noted scholars in the field explore the rich variety of late antique literatureWith contributions from leading scholars in the field, A Companion to Late Antique Literature presents a broad review of late antique literature. The late antique period encompasses a significant transitional era in literary history from the mid-third century to the early seventh century. The Companion covers notable
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The Final Pagan Generation

Rome's Unexpected Path to Christianity

by Edward J. Watts ...

Series Book 53 - Transformation of the Classical Heritage
The Final Pagan Generation recounts the fascinating story of the lives and fortunes of the last Romans born before the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Edward J. Watts traces their experiences of living through the fourth century’s dramatic religious and political changes, when heated confrontations saw the Christian establishment legislate against pagan practices as mobs attacked ... Read more

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The Final Pagan Generation recounts the fascinating story of the lives and fortunes of the last Romans born before the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Edward J. Watts traces their experiences of living through the fourth century’s dramatic religious and political changes, when heated confrontations saw the Christian establishment legislate against pagan practices as mobs attacked
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The Romans

A 2,000-Year History

by Edward J. Watts ...

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29 hours 13 min

An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth centuryWhen we think of “ancient Romans” today, many picture the toga-clad figures of Cicero and Caesar, presiding over a republic, and then an empire, before seeing their world collapse at the hands of barbarians in the fifth century AD.The ... Read more

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An acclaimed scholar tells the full, breathtaking history of Rome, from its emergence in the Iron Age to the capture of Constantinople in the thirteenth centuryWhen we think of “ancient Romans” today, many picture the toga-clad figures of Cicero and Caesar, presiding over a republic, and then an empire, before seeing their world collapse at the hands of barbarians in the fifth century AD.The
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Mortal Republic

How Rome Fell into Tyranny

by Edward J. Watts ...

Narrated by Matt Kugler ...

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10 hours 33 min

The gripping, definitive account of how the Romans lost their Republic“An incisive history… The parallels to the present day are striking.” —New YorkerIn Mortal Republic, prizewinning historian Edward J. Watts offers a new history of the fall of the Roman Republic that explains why Rome exchanged freedom for autocracy.For centuries, even as Rome grew into the Mediterranean’s premier military and ... Read more

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The gripping, definitive account of how the Romans lost their Republic“An incisive history… The parallels to the present day are striking.” —New YorkerIn Mortal Republic, prizewinning historian Edward J. Watts offers a new history of the fall of the Roman Republic that explains why Rome exchanged freedom for autocracy.For centuries, even as Rome grew into the Mediterranean’s premier military and
... Read more

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The Eternal Decline and Fall of Rome

The History of a Dangerous Idea

by Edward J. Watts ...

Narrated by David Colacci ...

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11 hours 16 min

As this book intriguingly explores, for those who would make Rome great again and their victims, ideas of Roman decline and renewal have had a long and violent history.The decline of Rome has been a constant source of discussion for more than 2200 years. Everyone from American journalists in the twenty-first century AD to Roman politicians at the turn of the third century BC have used it as a tool ... Read more

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As this book intriguingly explores, for those who would make Rome great again and their victims, ideas of Roman decline and renewal have had a long and violent history.The decline of Rome has been a constant source of discussion for more than 2200 years. Everyone from American journalists in the twenty-first century AD to Roman politicians at the turn of the third century BC have used it as a tool
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How to Face Big Change

and Come Back Stronger

by Helen Thorn ...

Narrated by Helen Thorn ...

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7 hours 29 min

Brought to you by Penguin.How do you rebuild your life when suddenly everything changes?How do you make sense of this new world, this path you didn’t know you had to walk down?When you are sideswiped by a catastrophic sh*t show, the prospect of putting the pieces back together can feel utterly impossible. In these difficult times, we seek comfort and guidance – a way through the pain – and this ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.How do you rebuild your life when suddenly everything changes?How do you make sense of this new world, this path you didn’t know you had to walk down?When you are sideswiped by a catastrophic sh*t show, the prospect of putting the pieces back together can feel utterly impossible. In these difficult times, we seek comfort and guidance – a way through the pain – and this
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Churchill's Killing House

The Origins of World War II's Legendary Commando Fighting Force

by Monty Halls ...

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11 hours 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In the summer of 1940, Britain was under siege. Poland, Belgium, Holland, Norway and France had already fallen, and the British army had been routed on the continent, leading to the chaotic evacuation at Dunkirk.In the rubble of the Allie’s crumbled defence, Inverailort House was established as a new symbol of defiance. Signed off by Churchill himself, this austere ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.In the summer of 1940, Britain was under siege. Poland, Belgium, Holland, Norway and France had already fallen, and the British army had been routed on the continent, leading to the chaotic evacuation at Dunkirk.In the rubble of the Allie’s crumbled defence, Inverailort House was established as a new symbol of defiance. Signed off by Churchill himself, this austere
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