‘Roman Stoicism’
Javier Gomá, Carlos García Gual and David Hernández de la Fuente explore Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, weaving biographies with enduring reflections on living well. The volume guides readers through Stoic ideas, showing how ancient wisdom can illuminate modern conduct and inner resilience.
‘nero’
Anthony Everitt and Roddy Ashworth examine the life and times of a controversial emperor, balancing triumph with criticism as they trace the arc of his influence on Rome’s fate. The narrative shines a light on leadership, power, and the shadows that accompany great authority.
Peace. ‘War and peace in the golden age of Rome’
Tom Holland profiles a remarkable era, detailing Rome’s ascent and the conflicts that tested its people. This work paints a vivid picture of a society at its height, with strategy, culture, and daily life interwoven in a compelling tapestry.
History and decline of the Roman Empire
Edward Gibbon outlines the long arc of Rome from its rise to its fall, offering a classic examination of political, social, and cultural forces. The book revisits timeless questions about empire, resilience, and transformation.
Pompeii. A Roman city made of 100 objects
Ruben Montoya presents fragments recovered from the ash of Vesuvius to reconstruct everyday life. The collection reveals the texture of daily routines, work, leisure, and community in a city frozen in time.
’24 hours in Nero’s Rome’
Dimitri Tilloi-D’Ambrosi invites readers into a realistic itinerary through a day in first-century Rome, from bustling markets and crowded streets to sacred spaces and bustling theaters. The account makes ancient life feel immediate and tangible.
Roman History in 21 Women
Emma Southon highlights the experiences of twenty Roman women to illuminate broader historical narratives. Through their stories, the era’s social, political, and cultural dynamics come into sharper focus.
‘Damn Rome’
Santiago Posteguillo offers another chapter in a sweeping narrative about Julius Caesar, delving into his campaigns, leadership, and enduring legacy within the dramatic world of ancient politics and war.
Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
Marco Aurelio, edited by David Hernández de la Fuente, revisits the Stoic diary-like reflections of an emperor who sought wisdom in the face of obligation. These pages continue to resonate as personal philosophy meets imperial duty.
The Forgotten Ones of Rome
Robert Knapp portrays the rough edges of daily life among gladiators, courtesans, criminals, slaves, and others often overlooked by standard histories. The portrait broadens the lens on Roman society and its margins.
Cunnus. Sex and power in Rome
Patricia González Gutierrez examines sexual customs and the interplay of desire with politics in ancient Rome. The work sheds light on personal lives, social norms, and the broader cultural currents shaping a civilization.
Roman Aeterna. Rise of the Republic
Iban Martin maps five pivotal centuries of Roman history, tracing the transition from monarchy to republic. The narrative, drawn from a popular podcast, connects past events to enduring questions about governance and identity.
Hadrian’s wall. end of empire
Adrian Goldsworthy chronicles a frontier fortress that marked Rome’s reach into Britain. With maps and photographs, the book explains strategic defense and the human stories along the ramparts.
The Triumph of Julius Caesar
Andrea Frediani continues the epic study of Caesar, focusing on his campaigns in Africa and Hispania and the political maneuvers that cemented his place in history. A vivid, battle-driven account of conquest and consequence.
Roman Emperor
Meryem Sakal offers a historical and psychological portrait of Rome’s imperial rulers, presenting insights from one of the era’s foremost scholars and helping readers grasp the minds behind the titles of power.
Julius Caesar. political art
Francisco Uria analyzes Caesar’s leadership through a political lens, examining rhetoric, charisma, and decision making that shaped a republic’s fate. The study blends biography with strategic insight.
Hispanic Holy Roman Empire
Alberto G. Ibáñez argues that the enduring influence after Rome came not from a Germanic empire but a Spanish-inspired political framework. The perspective reframes late antique to early medieval power dynamics.
The last Caesar. Roman caput mundi II
Andrea Frediani resumes the saga of Rome as an ever-shifting center of power, detailing the division between West and East under Constantine and Licinius and tracing the empire’s evolving identity.