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  • The Lives of the Twelve Caesars

    by C. Suetonious Tranquillus ...
    The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire written by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. The work, written in AD 121 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, was the most popular work of Suetonius, at that time Hadrian's personal secretary, and is the largest among his surviving writings. It was dedicated to a friend, ... Read more

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  • Caligula

    by C. Suetonious Tranquillus, Sheba Blake ...
    If you want to read about one of the "baddies," that is, one of the most deranged leaders in the history of History, you'll enjoy this one. Not much is known about Caligula, but it is established that his father, Germanicus, was a brilliant military leader, love throughout Rome. He was so loved that Tiberius, the emperor, adopted him with intentions of having a successor. When Germanicus dies ... Read more

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  • The Complete Tacitus Anthology

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  • Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans

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    Translated by John Dryden, A. H. Clough ...
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  • The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia

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    by William Henry Thomes, Lucas Finch ...
    In "The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia," William Henry Thomes captures the fervor and excitement of the Australian gold rush in the mid-19th century. Employing a vivid narrative style characterized by rich descriptions and engaging dialogue, Thomes transports readers to the lawless, rugged landscapes where fortune seekers embarked on perilous journeys in search of gold. The book ... Read more

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  • A History of the Roman Empire from Its Foundation to the Death of Marcus Aurelius (27 B.C.180 A.D.)

    by J.B. Bury ...
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  • Life in Roman Britain

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    by Joan P. Alcock ...
    The authoritative and accessible look at life in Roman Britain begins with a brief overview of the province in its historical context. The book then concentrates on the social history of the 400 years of Roman occupation with thematically arranged chapters on focusing on administration; life in the army; religion; recreation; housing; food and drink; personal lifestyle; and art and decoration. ... Read more

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  • The Gallic War (Mobi Classics)

    by Julius Caesar,W. A. McDevitte (Translator),W. S Bohn (Translator) ...
    Translation based on W. A. McDevitte and W. S. Bohn, 1869 The Gallic Wars were a series of military campaigns waged by the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar against several Gallic tribes, lasting from 58 BC to 51 BC. The Romans would also raid Britannia and Germania, but these expeditions never developed into full-scale invasions. The Gallic Wars culminated in the decisive Battle of Alesia in 52 BC, ... Read more

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    by Cornelius Tacitus ...
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  • The Works of Julius Caesar

    by Julius Caesar ...
    This a presentation of the works of Julius Caesar in English translation. This includes his Gallic Wars and Civil Wars, plus three shorter works. Beyond its importance as a source document for military and Roman history, Caesar's clean prose style has long made his Gallic Wars the text of choice for second-year Latin. It is also of interest because of his first-hand observations of the Celtic ... Read more

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