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"The battles for control of the lands of Middle Sea
This book usefully, concisely and comprehensively describes the history of the conflict that raged for a century between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire. In the ancient world these were among the largest conflicts ever fought. At the outset of this struggle the Carthaginians, who had come from Phoenician beginnings, were the dominant power in the Mediterranean region. Rome was aggressively...
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"The military commander known as 'the last of the Romans'
Flavius Belisarius is a name well known to those interested in the conflicts of the later Roman Empire at the time of Justinian I. The Roman Empire of the west had fallen and the emperor of Byzantine Empire in the east, centred on Constantinople, dreamed of recovering by conquest the Mediterranean territories that had been lost. The ambition was a colossal one, but Belisarius was undoubtedly...
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This book delves into the diverse roles of women within the context of Roman families, shedding light on the complexity and significance of their contributions. In the sprawling tapestry of ancient Rome, women played multifaceted and crucial roles within the intricate structures of Roman families. Navigating the private spaces of homes, the social spheres of community life, and occasionally the public arenas of influence, Roman women contributed significantly...
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