The Annals was Tacitus' final work and provides a key source for modern understanding of the history of the Roman Empire from the beginning of the reign of Tiberius in AD 14 to the end of the reign of Nero, in AD 68. Tacitus wrote the Annals in at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. The period covered by the Histories (written before the Annals) starts at the beginning of the year AD 69, i.e. six months after...

"Beginning in 69AD, the so-called Year of the Four Emperors and spanning to 138AD, the death of Hadrian, Pax presents a narrative history of Rome at the height of its power. From the gilded capital to the barbarous realms beyond the frontier, historian Tom Holland offers a tour of the most famous episodes in Roman history"--

In the first century, Christians begin experiencing the Tribulation prophesied by the last disciple of Christ and turn to an unlikely hero who has emerged from the inner circle of the Beast's advisers.

Reconstructs the early career of Tiberius Claudius Maximus, a Roman soldier who served under Trajan during his wars in Central Europe and the Middle East. Military life, strategy, and weaponry of the era are presented in color illustrations and explanatory accompanying text.

A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating story of ancient Rome. Superb color photographs of Roman armor, tools, jewelry and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the history of the Roman Empire. See the sword of Tiberius,...

A biography of Julius Caesar, who is famous for conquering Gaul and making himself ruler of the Roman world.

"The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to meet famed Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius!"--

After Marcus Cornelius Primus's father is murdered and his mother kidnapped and enslaved, Marcus is forced to fight as a gladiator, enduring brutal training while he secretly plots to avenge his father's death and rescue his mother.

When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds himself in possession of an ancient amulet filled with magic once reserved for the Gods, and becomes the center of a conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and destroy Rome.

Reconstructs the later career of Tiberius Claudius Maximus, a cavalry officer who served under Trajan during his wars in Central Europe and the Middle East. Military life, strategy, and weaponry of the era are presented in color illustrations and explanatory accompanying text.