Ancient Europe

The concept of international trade was born in the ancient Mediterranean, which provided the perfect set of circumstances needed to produce an intricate trading system whose influence can still be seen in present-day economic practices.

By the second century CE, Londinium was a large Roman city, with tens of thousands of inhabitants using villas, palaces, a forum, temples, and baths. The Roman governor ruled from the city in a basilica that served as the seat of government. What was once a 30 acre outpost now spanned 300 acres and was home to nearly 15,000 people, including Roman soldiers, officials and foreign merchants.

The Pan-Hellenic Games is the collective term for the four major sports festivals held in ancient Greece. These include the Olympic Games, held in honor of Zeus at Olympia every four years; the Pythian Games in honor of Apollo, held at Delphi every four years; the Nemean Games, held to celebrate Zeus and Heracles at Nemea near Corinth every two years; and the Isthmian Games, honoring Poseidon at Isthmia every two years. The main events at all of the games were chariot racing, wrestling, boxing, the pankration, the stadion, various other foot races, and the pentathlon.

The Celts are one of the most well-known groups in Europe and one of the least understood. Depending on which classifications are used, the Celts are also one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. In the centuries before Christ, the Celts were spread out across much of continental Europe, and though they are mostly identified with Gaul, evidence suggests they also spread as far as Portugal.

Hades, god of the dead, welcomes listeners on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for. With his witty voice and ghoulish sense of humor, Hades is the perfect guide through this fresh and imaginative work of nonfiction that unfolds like a novel. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.

The Neanderthals and Cro-Magnon: The History and Legacy of the First People to Migrate to Europe looks at the evolution of both species and examines the theories regarding their histories and interactions. You will learn about the Neanderthals and Cro-Magnon like never before.

"Кавказская война в отдельных очерках, эпизодах, легендах и биографиях" - фундаментальный труд выдающегося военного историка, генерала русской армии Василия Александровича Потто.

Römische Geschichte und Sagen für Kinder. Der Aufstieg und Niedergang des Imperium Romanum, sein Volk, seine Kultur und seine Legenden spannend und kindgerecht aufbereitet. Die römische Geschichte und die faszinierenden Sagen des antiken Rom wurden vom Autor Markus Kaiser spannend und leicht verständlich für Kinder ab 8 Jahren aufbereitet. Mit seinem einzigartigen Stil spricht er den Leser oder die Leserin direkt an und nimmt sie mit auf eine fulminante Reise in die Vergangenheit, um auf den Spuren des ehemaligen römischen Weltreichs zu wandeln.

Si quiere descubrir la fascinante historia de la guerra de las Galias, continúe leyendo...Mientras Roma se llenaba de comerciantes, artesanos, esclavos y familias ricas de comerciantes, sus políticos luchaban por mantener las propiedades democráticas fundamentales del gobierno republicano. Las reglas se doblegaban y rompían, políticos y votantes eran sobornados y engañados, hasta que finalmente, el poder de Roma cayó en manos del único hombre que podía reunir el respeto y la lealtad del mundialmente famoso ejército romano.

The birth of Europe as people know it today was hardly an easy and effortless process. The Old World was reshaped by centuries of continuous wars, raids, and the falls and rises of empires. The most turbulent of these events happened at the beginning of the Middle Ages, from the third through seventh centuries CE. This was the time when the old slave society gave way to the feudal system that marked the latter Middle Ages, and it was also a period of battles between the Roman Empire and various barbarian peoples.

It would not be a stretch to say that for a very tiny geographical territory (just 20,747 square kilometers), the Basque Country has inspired a plethora of intense stereotypes. Some of these stereotypes have been cast upon its people from the outside, while others have been strategically propagated by the people themselves.

Do you want to know the history of The Roman Empire? This audiobook has much in store for you and can provide all the aspects of the Roman Empire. In this audiobook, you will be discovering all the most important Roman Emperors. Discover all the history behind Julius Caeser, Octavianus, and other greatest Emperors that made Rome great. In this audiobook, you can find: The history of Imperial Rome and the greatest Roman Emperors.

Rome faced many formidable enemies over the course of nearly 1,000 years, but perhaps none are as enigmatic and forgotten as King Mithridates the Great of Pontus. King Mithridates the Great of Pontus: The Life and Legacy of the Leader Who Challenged Rome During the Mithridatic Wars looks at how Mithridates and his kingdom rose in power and became one of the Roman Republic’s most legendary enemies.

Puntare sulla capitale scortato da un esercito vincitore ma rimasto improvvisamente senza capi; farsi attribuire, a diciannove anni, la massima magistratura imponendo come collega un parente che avrebbe fatto uccidere poche settimane dopo; atterrire, armi in pugno, il Senato e imporgli di avallare una procedura sfacciatamente eversiva; avviare le più feroci proscrizioni che la Repubblica avesse mai visto, creando una inedita magistratura straordinaria - il "triumvirato".

La notte del 18 luglio dell'anno 64 d.C. un incendio comincia a divampare nella parte del Circo Massimo più prossima al Palatino e all'Esquilino. Alimentate dal vento e dall'olio dei magazzini, le fiamme divorarono le "regioni" in cui Augusto aveva diviso la città. Di quattordici ne restano intatte soltanto quattro. È una delle più grandi catastrofi della città di Roma, con migliaia di vittime e cumuli di rovine. Nessuno poteva dire con certezza di chi fosse la colpa di quel disastro, ma i traumi collettivi hanno bisogno di cause certe e colpevoli da punire.

This audiobook takes a holistic look at Roman Britain, from the events leading up to its official inception in AD 43 until the Romans left the Isle entirely around AD 409. The timeline is straightforward, and each chapter delves into some aspect of Romano-British life: dealing with the concept of the Celts; when Britannia actually became Roman; how the two peoples attempted to blend their culture through religion; and lastly, why the Romans had to leave.

This book contains the daily life, culture, training, battles, history, and kings of the Spartan Empire. From the birth of their city to the end, the Spartans endured a history of violence and war. Similar to their stories, the traditional Spartan warrior also lived the daily life of a soldier. From the moment they were born and if they were allowed to live, they were trained and conditioned to be some of the most efficient and lethal killing machines. Dominating the land through some of the most famous battles of all time, the Spartans were a force to be reckoned with.

The Gallic Wars, the series of campaigns waged by Julius Caesar on behalf of the Roman Senate between 58-50 BC, were among the defining conflicts of the Roman era. Not only was the expansion of the Republic's domains unprecedented (especially when considering it was undertaken under the auspices of a single general), it had a profound cultural impact on Rome itself as well.

The Celts are one of the most well-known groups in Europe and one of the least understood. Depending on which classifications are used, the Celts are also one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. In the centuries before Christ, the Celts were spread out across much of continental Europe, and though they are mostly identified with Gaul, evidence suggests they also spread as far as Portugal.

Though the world came to know of the Norse and their legends through Roman interaction at about the time of Christ, most of what we came to know were handed-down from folk tales gathered by native writers like Snorri Sturluson (c. 1179 - 1241). This was from a time when the Norse had already been converted to Christianity.