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By Michael Kulikowski. 2021
The Tragedy of Empire begins in the late fourth century with the reign of Julian, the last non-Christian Roman emperor,…
and takes listeners to the final years of the Western Roman Empire at the end of the sixth century. One hundred years before Julian's rule, Emperor Diocletian had resolved that an empire stretching from the Atlantic to the Euphrates, and from the Rhine and Tyne to the Sahara, could not effectively be governed by one man. He had devised a system of governance, called the tetrarchy by modern scholars, to respond to the vastness of the empire, its new rivals, and the changing face of its citizenry. Powerful enemies like the barbarian coalitions of the Franks and the Alamanni threatened the imperial frontiers. The new Sasanian dynasty had come into power in Persia. This was the political climate of the Roman world that Julian inherited. Kulikowski traces two hundred years of Roman history during which the Western Empire ceased to exist while the Eastern Empire remained politically strong and culturally vibrant. The changing structure of imperial rule, the rise of new elites, foreign invasions, the erosion of Roman and Greek religions, and the establishment of Christianity as the state religion mark these last two centuries of the EmpireBy Philip Matyszak. 2021
The ancient world of the Mediterranean and the Near East saw the birth and collapse of great civilizations. While several…
of these are well known, for all those that have been recorded, many have been unjustly forgotten. Our history is overflowing with different cultures that have all evolved over time, sometimes dissolving or reforming, though ultimately shaping the way we continue to live. But for every culture that has been remembered, what have we forgotten? This thorough guide explores those civilizations that have faded from the pages of our textbooks but played a significant role in the development of modern society. Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World covers the Hyksos to the Hephthalites and everyone in between, providing a unique overview of humanity's history from approximately 3000 BCE-550 CE. Each entry exposes a diverse culture, highlighting their important contributions. Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World is an immersive, thought-provoking, and entertaining book for anyone interested in ancient historyBy Bart D. Ehrman. 2018
Theologian chronicles the rise of Christianity, from an obscure sect of Judaism to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.…
Discusses the mission of Paul, Roman paganism, the reasons for Christianity's success, incentives for conversion, the growth of the Church, persecution, and Constantine's championing of the faith. Some violence. 2018By Catherine Nixey. 2018
Journalist examines the rise of Christianity in the ancient world and the destruction of Mediterranean literature and cultural artifacts that…
led to the time known as the Dark Ages. Discusses the loss of architecture, intellectual and technological advancements, and art. Analyzes the reasoning behind zealotry and targeted attacks. 2017By James Gladstone, Yaara Eshet. 2021
From the creative minds of the scholarly group behind the groundbreaking Jesus Seminar comes this provocative and eye-opening look at…
the roots of Christianity that offers a thoughtful reconsideration of the first two centuries of the Jesus movement, transforming our understanding of the religion and its early dissemination. Christianity has endured for more than two millennia and is practiced by billions worldwide today. Yet that longevity has created difficulties for scholars tracing the religion's roots, distorting much of the historical investigation into the first two centuries of the Jesus movement. But what if Christianity died in the fourth or fifth centuries after it began? How would that change how historians see and understand its first two hundred years? Considering these questions, three Bible scholars from the Westar Institute summarize the work of the Christianity Seminar and its efforts to offer a new way of thinking about Christianity and its roots. Synthesizing the institute's most recent scholarship—bringing together the many archaeological and textual discoveries over the last twenty years—they have found: There were multiple Jesus movements, not a singular one, before the fourth century There was nothing called Christianity until the third century There was much more flexibility and diversity within Jesus's movement before it became centralized in Rome, not only regarding the Bible and religious doctrine, but also understandings of gender, sexuality and morality. Exciting and revolutionary, After Jesus, Before Christianity provides fresh insights into the real history behind how the Jesus movement became ChristianityBy Jorg Rupke, Jörg Rüpke, David M. B. Richardson. 2018
Religious studies professor presents a history of ancient Roman and Mediterranean religions from the late Bronze Age to approximately the…
fourth century AD. Uses literary and archaeological evidence to discuss the interplay of religion with daily life and sociopolitical processes. Translated from the original 2016 German edition. 2018The third volume in a series covering history across the globe, describing the events that happened concurrently in each area.…
Discusses events concerning both larger historical figures and the common people, using literature, letters, firsthand accounts, and more. This volume covers the many transitions occurring globally during the Renaissance period. 2013By Kerrie Logan Hollihan. 2019
Uncovers the mysteries behind unearthed human mummies from around the globe, from mutilated bodies preserved in Irish bogs to sacrificed…
children entombed in an Incan burial site on a mountaintop. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2019Explores the life of Cleopatra, from her interests in literature, mathematics, and science to her role as a mother and…
as Egypt's queen. Includes activities such as mummifying a hot dog and creating an Egyptian-style necklace. For grades 5-8. 2018By M. C. Howatson. 2013
Reference work of alphabetical entries intended to give greater context to the literature of Ancient Greece and Rome. Entries include…
biographies of classical writers, individual works, literary styles, characters, themes, plot summaries, geographic references, historical figures, and more. 2011By Daisy Dunn. 2019
A literary biography of Pliny the Younger, a survivor of the historic Vesuvius eruption who became a Roman lawyer, senator,…
poet, and representative of the Emperor. Also recounts his adoption by his uncle, the author of the Natural History and explores the impact of life with him. 2019By Susan Wise Bauer. 2007
The first volume in a series covering history across the globe, describing the events that happened concurrently in each area.…
Discusses events concerning both larger historical figures and the common people, using literature, letters, firsthand accounts, and more. This volume covers the earliest written records of civilization through the fall of Rome. 2007By Jennifer Tolbert Roberts. 2017
An account of the conflict between Athens and Sparta that began in 431 BC and continued until Sparta's defeat at…
Leuctra in 371 BC. Describes how this long period of war affected life in the two city-states, as well as its impact on Greek cultural life. 2017By Joann Fletcher. 2016
An overview of the history of Egypt that charts the rise and fall of the ancient civilization. The author uncovers…
evidence of female pharaohs, an ancient version of the Suez Canal, and more. Also discusses smaller stories, including one pharaoh's use of hair dye and one woman's habit of nail-biting. 2016By Michael Scott. 2016
The author examines a revolutionary era in ancient history that overturned the old order and laid the foundation for the…
modern world. Discusses social changes across three continents, new forms of government that emerged, wars fought for a variety of reasons, and new faiths employed to unify vast empires. 2016By Eric H. Cline. 2013
Professor of classics and anthropology gathers archaeological data and textual analysis of ancient documents to consider whether the war actually…
took place and whether archaeologists have really discovered the site of Troy in Hisarlik, Turkey. Investigates questions about the existence of Homer and the accuracy of the Iliad (DB 66356). 2013By David M. Gwynn. 2012
Lecturer in ancient history traces the rise and fall of the Republic, from legends of its founding through the assassination…
of Julius Caesar and the establishment of the Empire. Describes the clash between Rome and Carthage that led to Rome's dominance and expansion. Explores beliefs and values of the Republic's citizens. 2012By Christopher Kelly. 2006
Historian and classicist provides a thematic survey of the Empire, from the reign of Augustus through that of Marcus Aurelius.…
Describes how the Empire was formed and governed and characterizes its religions and social structure. Examines how local cultures were "Romanized." Looks at modern interpretations in politics, literature, and movies. 2006By Michael Green, Theda Perdue, Michael D. Green. 2010
Historians describe how indigenous North Americans shaped their cultures so that they could flourish on the land. Perdue and Green…
stress the diversity and resilience of native societies and describe the ways Native Americans have struggled to maintain their integrity against attacks by European colonists and the United States government. 2010