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Adrian Goldsworthy
A joint biography that investigates how, during their lifetimes, Philip and Alexander of Macedon transformed a weak kingdom in northern Greece into a globe-spanning empire, and in so doing changed…
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Adrian Keith Goldsworthy
An examination of the way the Roman army operated during a war and how it fought a battle. The book explores the influence of the Roman army’s campaign tactics on…
Bestselling author Adrian Goldsworthy turns his attention to the Pax Romana, the famous peace and prosperity brought by the Roman Empire at its height in the first and second centuries…
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The complete and definitive history of how Roman generals carved out the greatest and longest-lasting empire the world has ever seen.
A beautifully produced account of the history and importance of Hadrian’s Wall.
Caesar Augustus's story, one of the most riveting in western history, is filled with drama and contradiction, risky gambles and unexpected success. He began as a teenage warlord, whose only…
Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy covers not only the great Roman emperor's accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters…
The struggle between Rome and Carthage in the Punic Wars was arguably the greatest and most desperate conflict of antiquity. The forces involved and the casualties suffered by both sides…