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  • The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26

    by Livy ...
    Translated by Cyrus R. Edmonds, D. Spillan ...
    In "The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26," Livy presents a meticulous account of Rome's expansion and moral evolution from the late republic to the height of its imperial ambitions. This work, infused with Livy's unique narrative style, combines historical accuracy with rhetorical flourish, effectively engaging readers while reinforcing the moral lessons of Roman history. Livy deftly weaves themes ... Read more

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  • The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08

    Enriched edition. The Rise of Rome: A Masterpiece of Historical Narrative and Political Intrigue

    by Livy, Cooper White ...
    Translated by D. Spillan ...
    In "The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08," Livy masterfully chronicles the rise of Rome from its mythical origins through the early Republic, employing a blend of eloquent prose and vivid storytelling that reflects the narrative style of ancient historiography. Combining myth and meticulous detail, Livy crafts a narrative rich in moral lessons and the complexities of human nature, all while ... Read more

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  • The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26

    Enriched edition. Epic Tale of Rome: Rise, Intrigues, and Conquests

    by Livy, Grant Cantrell ...
    Translated by Cyrus R. Edmonds, D. Spillan ...
    In 'The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26,' Livy masterfully chronicles Rome's transformation from a city-state to a formidable empire. This segment of his grand work encompasses the tumultuous period of the Second Punic War, marked by strategic brilliance and fierce conflicts, exemplifying Livy's narrative style, which seamlessly blends factual history with poignant moral reflections. His didactic ... Read more

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  • The History of Rome (Books IX-XXVI)

    by Titus Livius Livy ...
    An epic endeavor by a man genuinely enamored of his native Rome, Livy's "The History of Rome" was originally written in 142 books spanning the entire history of the Roman people up to Livy's day in the time of Augustus in the first century BC. While this Roman historian's monumental undertaking took most of his life, only 35 books still survive today. Livy begins with Aeneas' landing on Italy and ... Read more

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  • The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36

    Enriched edition. The Epic Saga of Rome's Second Punic War

    by Livy, Grant Cantrell ...
    Translated by Cyrus R. Edmonds ...
    In "The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36," Livy continues his monumental work chronicling the rise and fall of a civilization, blending meticulous historical detail with rich narrative style. This segment covers dramatic events from the late Republic, focusing on the Punic Wars and their aftermath, illustrating the tensions that culminated in the ever-expanding power of Rome. Livy's writing is ... Read more

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  • A Brief History of Venice

    by Professor Elizabeth Horodowich ...
    Series series Brief Histories
    In this colourful new history of Venice, Elizabeth Horodowich, one of the leading experts on Venice, tells the story of the place from its ancient origins, and its early days as a multicultural trading city where Christians, Jews and Muslims lived together at the crossroads between East and West. She explores the often overlooked role of Venice, alongside Florence and Rome, as one of the principal ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Legends of the Renaissance: The Life and Legacy of Lorenzo de' Medici

    by Charles River Editors ...
    *Includes pictures of Lorenzo and important people and places in his life.*Discusses Lorenzo's relationships with other famous Renaissance legends, including Leonardo and Michelangelo.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. "How beautiful is youth that is always slipping away. Lorenzo de' MediciA lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of historys most ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • St. Peter's Bones

    How the Relics of the First Pope Were Lost and Found . . . and Then Lost and Found Again

    by Thomas J. Craughwell ...
    In this fascinating account of the search for the remains of the world's first pope, none other than Peter, the chief apostle of Jesus, Thomas J. Craughwell takes us on one of the most exciting archaeological finds of the twentieth century.In 1448 a team of architects and engineers brought Pope Nicholas V unhappy news: the 1,100-year-old Basilica of St. Peter suffered from so many structural ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • A Cross Too Heavy

    Pope Pius XII and the Jews of Europe

    by P. O'Shea ...
    Series series History (R0)
    The papacy of Pius XII (1939-1958) has been a source of near-constant criticism and debate since his death, particularly because of his alleged silence during the Holocaust. Paul O'Shea examines his little-studied pre-papal life to demonstrate that Pius was neither an anti-Semitic villain nor a 'lamb without stain.' ... Read more

    $128.09 CAD

  • Pushing Past the Night

    Coming to Terms with Italy's Terrorist Past

    by Mario Calabresi ...
    Translated by Michael Moore ...
    December 15, 1969, was the most important day of Mario Calabresi's life, although he would not be born for another year. On that date, the anarchist Giuseppe Pinelli fell to his death from a window at the Milan police headquarters, where he was being questioned about his role in the Piazza Fontana massacre, the most infamous episode of domestic terrorism in Italy.Police Inspector Luigi Calabresi, ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Women and the Reinvention of the Political

    Feminism in Italy, 1968-1983

    by Maud Anne Bracke ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Gender and History
    This is the first in-depth study of the feminist movement that swept Italy during the "long 1970s" (1968-1983), and one of the first to use a combination of oral history interviews and newly-released archive sources to analyze the origins, themes, practices and impacts of "second-wave" feminism. While detailing the local and national contexts in which the movement operated, it sees this movement ... Read more

    $92.99 CAD

  • Italian Jews from Emancipation to the Racial Laws

    by C. Bettin ...
    Series series History (R0)
    The Emancipation signalled the beginning of Jewish integration in Italy, a process that continued until 1938 when the Racial Laws were put into effect. In this book, Bettin examines the debate between integration and assimilation in the early twentieth century and Jewish culture to trace the 'rebirth of Judaism' that characterized the period. ... Read more

    $64.09 CAD