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The Annals & the Histories: And the Historiesby Cornelius Tacitus, Moses Hadas, Shelby Foote, Alfred J. Church, Jackson BrodribbISBN 0812966996 (0-8129-6699-6)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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The Annals: And The Historiesby Cornelius Tacitus, Alfred John Church, William Jackson BrodribbISBN 0760770220 (0-7607-7022-0)
Softcover, Barnes & Noble Books
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Apicius Cookery and Dining in Imperial Romeby Joseph Dommers VehlingISBN 0486235637 (0-486-23563-7)
Softcover, Dover Pubns
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The Army of the Caesarsby Michael GrantISBN 0297767119 (0-297-76711-9)
Hardcover, Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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The Beginnings of Rome: Italy and Rome from the Bronze Age to the Punic Wars (C. 1000-264 Bc)by Tim CornellISBN 0415015960 (0-415-01596-0)
Softcover, Routledge
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The Bronze Bow: New Classic Collectionby Elizabeth George SpeareISBN 0395137195 (0-395-13719-5)
Softcover, Houghton Mifflin
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Bronze Bow: New Classic Collection'Book summary:In this Newberry Medal-winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father's death by crucifixion by driving the Roman legions from his land of Isreal. [via]
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Caesar: Life of a Colossusby Adrian GoldsworthyISBN 0300120486 (0-300-12048-6)
Hardcover, Yale Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Caesar: Life of a Colossus'Book summary:Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of the great Roman emperors life, Goldsworthy covers not only the great Roman emperors accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters during which he was high priest of an exotic cult, captive of pirates, seducer not only of Cleopatra but also of the wives of his two main political rivals, and rebel condemned by his own country. Ultimately, Goldsworthy realizes the full complexity of Caesars character and shows why his political and military leadership continues to resonate some two thousand years later.[via]
In the introduction to his biography of the great Roman emperor, Adrian Goldsworthy writes, Caesar was at times many things, including a fugitive, prisoner, rising politician, army leader, legal advocate, rebel, dictator . . . as well as husband, father, lover and adulterer. In this landmark biography, Goldsworthy examines Caesar as military leader, all of these roles and places his subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C.More editions of Caesar: Life of a Colossus:
The Cambridge Illustrated History of Roman Art: Romulus to Constantineby Nancy H. Ramage, Andrew RamageISBN 0521402972 (0-521-40297-2)
Hardcover, Cambridge Univ Pr
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Claudiusby Barbara LevickISBN 0415166195 (0-415-16619-5)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Claudius'Book summary:Claudius became emperor after the assassination of Caligula, and was deified by his successor Nero in AD 54. Opinions of him have varied greatly over succeeding centuries, but he has mostly been caricatured as a reluctant emperor, hampered by a speech impediment, who preferred reading to ruling.
Barbara Levick's authoritative study reassesses the reign of Claudius, examining his political objectives and activities within the constitutional, political, social and economic development of Rome. Out of Levick's critical scrutiny of the literary, archaeological and epigraphic sources emerges a different Claudius - an intelligent politician, ruthlessly determined to secure his position as ruler.
A history of political and domestic intrigue, as well as an investigation into the development and limits of imperial power, this study is essential reading for historians of the Roman Empire. [via]More editions of Claudius:
The Companion Guide to Romeby Georgina MassonISBN 0131545914 (0-13-154591-4)
Softcover, Prentice Hall Direct
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The Consolation of Philosophyby Boethius, Richard H. GreenISBN 002346450X (0-02-346450-X)
Softcover, Bobbs-Merrill Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Consolation of Philosophy'Book summary:Boethius composed De Consolation Philosophiae in the sixth century A.D. while awaiting death by torture, condemned on a charge of plotting against Gothic rule, which he protested as manifestly unjust. Though a Christian, Boethius details the true end of life as the soul's knowledge of God, and consoles himself with the tenets of Greek philosophy, not with Christian precepts. Written in a form called Meippean Satire that alternates between prose and verse, Boethius' work often consists of a story told by Ovid or Horace to illustrate the philosophy being expounded. The Consolation of Philosophy dominated the intellectual world of the Middle Ages; it inspired writers as diverse Thomas Aquinas, Jean de Meun, and Dante. In England it was rendered into Old English by Alfred the Great, into Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer, and later Queen Elizabeth I made her own translation. The circumstances of composition, the heroic demeanor of the author, and the Meippean texture of part prose, part verse have been a fascination for students of philosophy, literature, and religion ever since. [via]
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The Consolation of Philosophyby P.G. Walsh, BoethiusISBN 0198152280 (0-19-815228-0)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr on Demand
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The Consolation of Philosophyby V. E. Watts, BoethiusISBN 0140447806 (0-14-044780-6)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA
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The Da Vinci Codeby Dan BrownISBN 0307277674 (0-307-27767-4)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Da Vinci Code'Book summary:With The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown masterfully concocts an intelligent and lucid thriller that marries the gusto of an international murder mystery with a collection of fascinating esoteria culled from 2,000 years of Western history.
A murder in the silent after-hour halls of the Louvre museum reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected by a clandestine society since the days of Christ. The victim is a high-ranking agent of this ancient society who, in the moments before his death, manages to leave gruesome clues at the scene that only his daughter, noted cryptographer Sophie Neveu, and Robert Langdon, a famed symbologist, can untangle. The duo become both suspects and detectives searching for not only Neveu's father's murderer but also the stunning secret of the ages he was charged to protect. Mere steps ahead of the authorities and the deadly competition, the mystery leads Neveu and Langdon on a breathless flight through France, England, and history itself.
Brown (Angels and Demons) has created a page-turning thriller that also provides an amazing interpretation of Western history. Brown's hero and heroine embark on a lofty and intriguing exploration of some of Western culture's greatest mysteries--from the nature of the Mona Lisa's smile to the secret of the Holy Grail. Though some will quibble with the veracity of Brown's conjectures, therein lies the fun. The Da Vinci Code is an enthralling read that provides rich food for thought. --Jeremy Pugh [via]
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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empireby Edward GibbonISBN 1853264997 (1-85326-499-7)
Softcover, Lb May & Assoc Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'Book summary:Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published between 1776 and 1788, is the undisputed masterpiece of English historical writing which can only perish with the language itself. Its length alone is a measure of its monumental quality: seventy-one chapters, of which twenty-eight appear in full in this edition. With style, learning and wit, Gibbon takes the reader through the history of Europe from the second century AD to the fall of Constantinople in 1453 - an enthralling account by 'the greatest of the historians of the Enlightenment'. This edition includes Gibbon's footnotes and quotations, here translated for the first time, together with brief explanatory comments, a precis of the chapters not included, 16 maps, a glossary, and a list of emperors. [via]
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Emperorby Conn IgguldenISBN 0440240948 (0-440-24094-8)
Softcover, Bantam Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Emperor'Book summary:From the author of the bestselling The Dangerous Book for Boys
With his acclaimed Emperor novels, author Conn Iggulden brings a dazzling world to lifethe rich, complex world of ancient Rome as seen through the eyes of one extraordinary man: Julius Caesar. Now Iggulden returns to the story of Julius Caesar and a realm that stretches from the sands of North Africa to the coast of Britain. Against this magnificent backdrop, Caesar, his first victories under his belt and a series of key alliances in place, makes his move toward power and gloryand commands his famous legions on one of historys bloodiest and most daring military campaigns.
It is the heart of the first century B.C. For Julius Caesar, the time has come to enter the treacherous political battleground that has become Rome. Having proved his valor in the slaves revolt, Caesar is strengthened by the love and vision of a beautiful older woman, and by the sword of his loyal friend, Marcus Brutus. And when he is appointed to a new position of power, Caesar manages to do what none of the other great figures of his time could: capture the hearts of the Roman people themselves. Crushing a rebellion, bringing order to the teeming city, Caesar then makes the move that will change history. He leaves Rome for the foothills of the Alps. And with an army made in his own image, he begins a daring charge through Gaul, across the English Channel, and to the wilds of tribal Britain.
Here, in a series of cataclysmic clashes, the legend of Julius Caesar will be forged. And while Caesar and Brutus pit their livesand those of their menagainst the armies of the wilderness, their political adversaries in Rome grow at once more fearful and more formidable. So when the fighting at the dominions edge is over, the greatest danger to Julius Caesar will await him on the Tiberwith a man who wants Rome himself.
From the clash of armies to the heat of a womans seduction, from the thunder of battle to the orgies of pleasure and plunder that follow in a warriors wake, Emperor: The Field of Swords captures in riveting detail a world being shaped by a brilliant civilization. And in this extraordinary novel, the fate of Rome is being driven by the ambitions of a single man. A man with an unmatched genius for power. [via]More editions of Emperor:
The Emperor Constantineby Michael GrantISBN 0297821385 (0-297-82138-5)
Hardcover, Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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The Fall of the Roman Empireby Michael GrantISBN 0020285604 (0-02-028560-4)
Softcover, Simon & Schuster
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The Family: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrowby Walter Goodman, Elaine GoodmanISBN 0374322600 (0-374-32260-0)
Hardcover, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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Fodor's Citypack Rome's Bestby Fodor'sISBN 0679004459 (0-679-00445-9)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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Fodor's Romeby Tim JepsonISBN 0679029613 (0-679-02961-3)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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The Geometry of Love: Space, Time, Mystery, and Meaning in an Ordinary Churchby Margaret VisserISBN 0865476403 (0-86547-640-3)
Softcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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Georgicsby VirgilISBN 1419163515 (1-4191-6351-5)
Softcover, Kessinger Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Georgics'Book summary:Georgics is a popular classic work written by Virgil. This kindle digital edition of Georgics has been professionally designed and maintains the quality of the original classic publication. Georgics is highly recommended for those who enjoy the writings of Virgil and also those discovering the works of Virgil for the first time. [via]
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Hardcover, Hackett Pub Co Inc - Georgics: ISBN 0850670101 (0-85067-010-1)
Hardcover, Folio Society - Georgics: ISBN 0856353388 (0-85635-338-8)
Hardcover, Carcanet Pr - Georgics: ISBN 1419163515 (1-4191-6351-5)
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The Georgics of Virgilby Virgil, Peter FallonISBN 1852353643 (1-85235-364-3)
Softcover, Gallery Books
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The Georgics of Virgilby David FerryISBN 0374530319 (0-374-53031-9)
Softcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Georgics of Virgil'Book summary:John Dryden called Virgil's Georgics, written between 37 and 30 B.C.E., "the best poem by the best poet." The poem, newly translated by the poet and translator David Ferry, is one of the great songs, maybe the greatest we have, of human accomplishment in difficult--and beautiful--circumstances, and in the context of all we share in nature.[via]
The Georgics celebrates the crops, trees, and animals, and, above all, the human beings who care for them. It takes the form of teaching about this care: the tilling of fields, the tending of vines, the raising of the cattle and the bees. There's joy in the detail of Virgil's descriptions of work well done, and ecstatic joy in his praise of the very life of things, and passionate commiseration too, because of the vulnerability of men and all other creatures, with all they have to contend with: storms, and plagues, and wars, and all mischance.More editions of The Georgics of Virgil:
The Georgics Of Virgil: A Translationby Virgil, David FerryISBN 0374161399 (0-374-16139-9)
Hardcover, Farrar Straus & Giroux
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Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empireby Edward Gibbon, Rosemary WilliamsISBN 0528810146 (0-528-81014-6)
Hardcover, Rand McNally
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Great Books of the Western Worldby Encyclopdia Britannica, inc., Robert Maynard HutchinsISBN 0852291639 (0-85229-163-9)
Hardcover, Encyclopdia Britannica
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Great Books of the Western World'Book summary:The Iliad (Ancient Greek ?????, Ilias) is, together with the Odyssey, one of two ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, a supposedly blind Ionian poet. The epics are considered by most modern scholars to be the oldest literature in the Greek language. The Iliad concerns events during the tenth and final year in the siege of the city of Ilion, or Troy, by the Greeks. The Odyssey (Greek: ????????, Odusseia)is commonly dated circa 800 to 600 BC. The poem is, in part, a sequel to Homer's Iliad and mainly concerns the events that befall the Greek hero Odysseus (or Ulysses) in his long journeys after the fall of Troy and when he at last returns to his native land of Ithaca. [via]
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Greece and Rome at Warby Peter ConnollyISBN 185367303X (1-85367-303-X)
Hardcover, Greenhill Books/Lionel Leventhal
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Greece and Rome at War'Book summary:A revised edition of this guide to twelve centuries of military development. Connolly combines a detailed account of the arms and armies of Greece and Rome with full color artwork.[via]More editions of Greece and Rome at War:
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Hannibal's Childrenby John Maddox RobertsISBN 0441010385 (0-441-01038-5)
Softcover, Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Hannibal's Children : A Novel of Alternate History'Book summary:John Maddox Roberts's alternative history Hannibal's Children is an interesting expedition to answer the question "What if Hannibal of Carthage had succeeded in his bid to conquer Rome during the second Punic War?"
Roberts, author of The Catiline Conspiracy and several other titles revolving around ancient Rome, opens his novel with a few words of history to acquaint the reader with the particulars of the Punic War. He then launches into his experiment, taking the reader onto the floor of the Roman Senate, which is voting to accept Hannibal's terms of surrender, namely that the Romans leave their beloved seven hills and never return. The novel then moves forward 200 years, when the descendants of the exiled Romans have carved a new empire from the barbarous north called "Roma Noricum." An expedition is sent south to assess the strength of Hannibal's descendants--a journey that takes the scouts through Rome and across the Mediterranean to the hearts of Carthage and Egypt, which have risen to great power and wealth in the absence of Rome.
Roberts is a bear for details, especially those of a military nature. His fascination with Roman military prowess is evident as he skillfully and vividly re-creates the might of the legions. Likewise, his speculative re-creation of Roman, Carthaginian, and Egyptian societies is colorful and rich. Unfortunately, Roberts runs out of gas in his third act, leaving plot lines dangling, character development unfinished, and the reader stuck hoping for 300 more pages or wishing for a sequel. Despite this flaw, the book is a fascinating experiment that brings the ancient world to life. --Jeremy Pugh [via]
Herculaneum: Italy's Buried Treasureby Joseph J. DeissISBN 0892361646 (0-89236-164-6)
Softcover, J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
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The History Of Romeby Theodor MommsenISBN 1414273150 (1-4142-7315-0)
Softcover, Indypublish.Com
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The History Of Rome'Book summary:In preparing this new edition, I have incorporated all the additions and alterations which are introduced in the fourth edition of the German ;some of which, especially in the first volume, are of considerable importance, such as the fuller view given of the constitution and functions of the senate, the earlier paragraphs of the chapter on Religion, and the note on the history of the Greek alphabet at p. 281. I have also embraced the opportunity of correcting various errors of my own or of the printer, that had formerly escaped notice ;and I have subjected the translation particularly in the earlier portion to careful revision, so as to make the rendering more accurate and consistent, and in not a few instances, I trust, more idiomatic. Glasgow College, October, 1868. In the ffth edition of the first volume, which Dr. Mommsen has recently sent to me, he has made no change of any moment, except the insertion of a note on the newly discovered inscription of iE miliusP aulhis, which will be found at the end of Vol. II. of theE nglish edition.
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Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org [via] 
The Ides of Aprilby Mary RayISBN 1883937434 (1-883937-43-4)
Softcover, Bethlehem Books
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In the Name of Rome : The Men Who Won the Roman Empireby Adrian GoldsworthyISBN 0753817896 (0-7538-1789-6)
Softcover, Orion Publishing Group, Limited
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Latro in the Mistby Gene WolfeISBN 0765302942 (0-7653-0294-2)
Softcover, Orb Books
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The Nature of the Godsby Marcus Tullius Cicero, John MacDonald RossISBN 0140442650 (0-14-044265-0)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA
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Ovidby David WishartISBN 0340646837 (0-340-64683-7)
Softcover, Trafalgar Square
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The Oxford Illustrated History of the Roman Worldby John Boardman, Jasper Griffin, Oswyn MurrayISBN 0192854364 (0-19-285436-4)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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Pagans and Christiansby Robin Lane Fox, R.L. FoxISBN 0060628529 (0-06-062852-9)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Pagans and Christians'Book summary:The author recreates the world from the second to the fourth century A.D., when the gods of Olympus lost their dominion, and Christianity, with the conversion of Constantine, triumphed in the Mediterranean world. [via]
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Plutarch's Livesby Plutarch, Arthur Hugh CloughISBN 0375756760 (0-375-75676-0)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Plutarch's Lives'Book summary:Plutarch's Lives, written at the beginning of the second century A.D., is a brilliant social history of the ancient world by one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time. In what is by far his most famous and influential work, Plutarch reveals the character and personality of his subjects and how they led ultimately to tragedy or victory. Richly anecdotal and full of detail, Volume I contains profiles and comparisons of Romulus and Theseus, Numa and Lycurgus, Fabius and Pericles, and many more powerful figures of ancient Greece and Rome.
The present translation, originally published in 1683 in conjunction with a life of Plutarch by John Dryden, was revised in 1864 by the poet and scholar Arthur Hugh Clough, whose notes and preface are also included in this edition. [via]More editions of Plutarch's Lives:
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Readings in the Classical Historiansby Michael GrantISBN 0684192454 (0-684-19245-4)
Hardcover, Simon & Schuster
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Readings in the Classical Historians'Book summary:An anthology of the great chroniclers of the ancient world includes selections from such early Greek and Roman historians as Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Julius Caesar, Livy, Plutarch, Tacitus, and others. [via]
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Rick Steves' 2003 Romeby Rick Steves, Gene OpenshawISBN 1566914574 (1-56691-457-4)
Softcover, Pgw
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Rick Steves' 2006 Romeby Rick Steves, Gene OpenshawISBN 1566917328 (1-56691-732-8)
Softcover, Avalon Travel Pub
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Rick Steves' 2007 Romeby Rick Steves, Gene OpenshawISBN 1566918219 (1-56691-821-9)
Softcover, Avalon Travel Pub
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Rick Steves' Rome 2000by Rick Steves, Gene OpenshawISBN 1562615254 (1-56261-525-4)
Softcover, Pub Group West
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Rick Steves' Rome 2001by Rick Steves, Gene OpenshawISBN 1566912369 (1-56691-236-9)
Softcover, Pub Group West
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Rick Steves' Rome 2001'Book summary:-- Features the best museums. St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, and the Coliseum
-- Includes information on the city's new trolleys and pedestrian-only streets
-- Covers sights, activities, restaurants, and lodgings personally visited by Steves and his staff [via]
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Rick Steves' Rome 2005by Rick Steves, Gene OpenshawISBN 1566916836 (1-56691-683-6)
Softcover, Avalon Travel Publishing
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The River God's Vengeanceby John Maddox RobertsISBN 0312323190 (0-312-32319-0)
Hardcover, St. Martin's Press
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Roman Art: Romulus to Constantineby Nancy H. Ramage, Andrew RamageISBN 0810937557 (0-8109-3755-7)
Hardcover, Harry N Abrams Inc
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The Roman Cavalry: From the First to the Third Century Adby Pat Southern, Karen R. DixonISBN 0415170397 (0-415-17039-7)
Softcover, Routledge
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Roman Cookery: Elegant and Easy Recipes from History's First Gourmetby John EdwardsISBN 0881790117 (0-88179-011-7)
Softcover, St Martins Pr
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The Roman Cookery of Apiciusby John EdwardsISBN 0881790087 (0-88179-008-7)
Hardcover, St Martins Pr
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The Roman Emperors: A Biographical Guide to the Rulers of Imperial Rome A.D. 31-A.D. 476by Michael GrantISBN 0684183889 (0-684-18388-9)
Hardcover, Scribner
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The Romans: An Introduction to Their History and Civilizationby Karl Christ, Christopher HolmeISBN 0520056345 (0-520-05634-5)
Softcover, Univ of California Pr
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Romans and Aliensby J.P. BalsdonISBN 0807813834 (0-8078-1383-4)
Hardcover, Univ of North Carolina Pr
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Rome and a Villaby Eleanor ClarkISBN 0060974893 (0-06-097489-3)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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Rome of the Caesarsby Leonaido B. DalmasoISBN 0800219368 (0-8002-1936-8)
Hardcover, Taylor & Francis
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The Sacred Cutby David HewsonISBN 0440242185 (0-440-24218-5)
Softcover, Bantam Books
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Saturnaliaby John Maddox RobertsISBN 0312320183 (0-312-32018-3)
Softcover, St. Martin's Press
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Season For The Deadby David HewsonISBN 0330493639 (0-330-49363-9)
Softcover, Trans-Atlantic Pubns
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As the August heat takes Rome in its fiery grip, the news of two brutal murders holds the city in thrall. And as the media gathers and Vatican officials close ranks, a young detective is sent to the forefront of the case. Nic Costa is the son of an infamous Italian Communist, a connoisseur of Caravaggio , and a cop who barely looks his 27 years of age. Thrust into the heart of a killing spree that will rattle his city down to its ancient bones, Nic meets a woman who will soon dominate both his consciousness and his investigation.
A cool, beautiful professor of early Christianity, Sara Farnese was in the Vatican library on that fateful day, a witness to her colleague's strange outburst and death. But her role will become even more puzzling as more bodies are found: Each victim killed in a gory tableau of Christian martyrdom. And each victim had intimately known Sara, whose silence Costa cannot quite crack and whose carnal history becomes more lurid and unfathomable with every revelation.
Soon, a nightmarish chase is implicating politicians and priests -- while at the heart of the matter remains the woman Costa is both investigating and guarding. Wanting to believe in Sara's innocence, Nic still cannot turn his eyes from the truths he is uncovering. Even as the secrets of a woman, a killer and a city begin to unravel...with devastating consequences.
A beguiling mystery, a dazzling treat for the senses, and a fascinating tour of the streets and alleyways of Rome, Nic Costa's relentlessly suspenseful debut is a masterpiece of suspense fiction.? [via]
The Seasons of Rome: A Journalby Paul HofmannISBN 0805055975 (0-8050-5597-5)
Softcover, Henry Holt & Co
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Selected Political Speeches of Cicero on the Command of Cnaeus Pompeius Against Lucius Sergius Catilinaby Michael Grant, Marcus Tullius CiceroISBN 0140442146 (0-14-044214-6)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA
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The Silver Wolfby Alice BorchardtISBN 0345423615 (0-345-42361-5)
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Alice Borchardt brings 8th-century Rome vividly to life. Her language is earthy and sensuously descriptive: "The wolf visited Regeane's eyes and ears. The girl staggered slightly with the shock. The light in the square became intense. Smells an overwhelming experience: wet stone, damp air, musty clothing, perspirations shading from ancient sticky filth to fresh acrid adrenal alarm."
Borchardt is Anne Rice's sister, but she writes a very different sort of tale. Ghosts, the dead, and supernatural forces are here, but so is laugh-out-loud humor and a happy ending. --Nona Vero [via]
Spqr VII: The Tribune's Curseby John Maddox RobertsISBN 0312304897 (0-312-30489-7)
Softcover, Griffin
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SPQR VIII: The River God's Vengeanceby John RobertsISBN 0312323204 (0-312-32320-4)
Softcover, Minotaur Books
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Tiberiusby Allan MassieISBN 0786700076 (0-7867-0007-6)
Softcover, Carroll & Graf Pub
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The Town of Herculesby Joseph Jay DeissISBN 0892362227 (0-89236-222-7)
Hardcover, J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
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The Tribune's Curseby John Maddox RobertsISBN 0312304889 (0-312-30488-9)
Hardcover, St. Martin's Press
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A Voice in the Windby Francine RiversISBN 0842377506 (0-8423-7750-6)
Softcover, Tyndale House Pub
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The World of Late Antiquity: Ad 150-750by Peter Robert Lamont BrownISBN 0155976338 (0-15-597633-8)
Softcover, Harcourt College Pub
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These centuries, as the author demonstrates, were the era in which the most deeply rooted of ancient institutions disappeared for all time. By 476 the Russian empire had vanished from western Europe; by 655 the Persian empire had vanished from the Near East. Mr. Brown, Professor of History at Princeton University, examines these changes and men's reactions to them, but his account shows that the period was also one of outstanding new beginnings and defines the far-reaching impact both of Christianity on Europe and of Islam on the Near East. The result is a lucid answer to a crucial question in world history; how the exceptionally homogeneous Mediterranean world of c. 200 A.D. became divided into the three mutually estranged societies of the Middle Ages: Catholic Western Europe, Byzantium, and Islam. We still live with the results of these contrasts. [via]More editions of The World of Late Antiquity: Ad 150-750:
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Virgil: The Georgics, Books I and IIby Richard F. ThomasISBN 0521261767 (0-521-26176-7)
Hardcover, Cambridge Univ Pr
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Virgil Vol. 1, Bks. I-II : The Georgicsby Virgil, Richard F. Thomas, P. E. Easterling, Philip Hardie, Richard HunterISBN 0521278503 (0-521-27850-3)
Softcover, Cambridge University Press
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Virgil Vol. 2, Bks. III-IV : The Georgicsby Virgil, Richard F. Thomas, P. E. Easterling, Philip Hardie, Richard HunterISBN 0521346789 (0-521-34678-9)
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Georgicasby VirgilioISBN 8437612667 (84-376-1266-7)
Softcover, Catedra Ediciones
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Die Romer: E. Einf. in Ihre Geschichte U. Zivilisationby Karl ChristISBN 3406044530 (3-406-04453-0)
Hardcover, Beck
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