Títulos em Antiga

Taking us along the sandy caravan routes of Morocco to the freezing winters of the northern Black Sea, from Co-Loa in the Red River valley of Vietnam to the rain-lashed forts south of Hadrian’s Wall, Owen Rees explores the powerful empires and diverse peoples in Europe, Asia and Africa beyond the reaches of Greece and Rome. In doing so, he offers us a new, brilliantly rich lens with which to understand the ancient world.

Aimed towards students and enthusiasts alike, Greek and Roman Myths and Legends will provide you with a detailed survey of the spiritual beliefs and fascinating tales of the world's most intriguing ancient societies.

We take time for granted as it passes during every moment of our existence. Other things may change, but time remains constant and predictable. The past, the present, and the future exist within a harmonious, reliable, and never-changing system. Or at least that’s how it seems. It was Albert Einstein who, in 1905, first theorized that time might not be quite as straightforward as that. In one of the most influential papers on physics ever published[1], he proposed something called “time dilatation.”

For twelve years a disgraceful pall has hung over the Roman Empire. Trouble along the Germanic frontier forced an abrupt end to Emperor Domitian’s war against King Decebalus of Dacia. The terms were an embarrassment to Rome and a drain on the imperial coffers, with two million denarii paid to the Dacians every year. Now, a new Caesar is firmly ensconced upon the imperial throne. Emperor Trajan vows to subjugate the Dacians, humble their king, and restore honour to the Empire.

In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power.

Are you ready to discover the story of one of the world’s most powerful empires? The Assyrians built a mighty civilization over five thousand years ago that ruled the Middle East. Learn how they rose to power and what caused their sudden fall, all while shaping the world in ways we still feel today.

The author first outlines events from the Iron Age period immediately preceding the conquest in AD 43 to the emperor Honorius's advice to the Britons in 410 to fend for themselves. He then tackles the issues facing Britons after the absorption of their culture by an invading army, including the role of government and the military in the province, religion, commerce, technology, and daily life. For this revised edition, the text and bibliography have been updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in recent years.

From about 3400-2600 BCE, the Yamnaya culture stretched from southeastern Europe into central Asia, greatly affecting other contemporary cultures in Europe and the Near East. The hallmarks of Yamnaya culture adopted by other cultures in the Near East and Europe include the use of metal tools and weapons.

This audiobook brings you the lesser-known moments that shaped Rome’s history. It doesn’t just focus on the powerful emperors; it also examines the people who worked behind the scenes and shaped the empire in their own way. From Julius Caesar’s personal worries to the mystery of the missing Ninth Legion, these stories reveal the real lives behind the famous Roman names.

Step into the lost world of ancient Britain, where fierce warriors painted themselves blue and wise Druids practiced mysterious magic. This audiobook uncovers the untold story of the Britons—an ancient people often overshadowed by Roman invaders and Anglo-Saxon conquerors. Yet, their legacy, filled with culture, strength, and resilience, is the true foundation of modern Britain.

This audiobook takes you on an exciting journey into the past to uncover the story of the Denisovans. Hidden deep in the Denisova Cave in Siberia, their remains went unnoticed for centuries. But when scientists discovered them, it changed what we knew about human history.

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180.

Claudio, uno de los emperadores más improbables de Roma, pasó gran parte de su vida en la sombra, considerado débil e incapaz por su propia familia. Sin embargo, contra todo pronóstico, se convirtió en el líder de un imperio vasto y turbulento. Este libro nos lleva desde su juventud, marcada por el desprecio de los Julio-Claudios, hasta su inesperado ascenso al poder tras el asesinato de Calígula. En su reinado, Claudio demostró ser un líder astuto y eficaz, introduciendo reformas significativas, expandiendo el imperio con la conquista de Britania y fortaleciendo la administración imperial.

En este libro, seguimos la extraordinaria historia de Vespasiano y Tito, la dupla de padre e hijo que restauró Roma tras el caos del año de los cuatro emperadores. Desde el ascenso pragmático de Vespasiano hasta la compasión y el liderazgo de Tito, este volumen explora cómo los Flavios transformaron el imperio, devolviendo estabilidad, prosperidad y grandeza. A través de su enfoque austero, Vespasiano reformó las finanzas y lideró la reconstrucción, mientras Tito conquistó corazones tanto en el campo de batalla como en el trono.

Pocos nombres en la historia evocan tanto fascinación y controversia como el de Nerón. Este libro explora la vida del último emperador de la dinastía Julio-Claudia, desde su ascenso al trono como un joven prometedor hasta su caída marcada por escándalos, conspiraciones y una creciente impopularidad. Con un enfoque que combina el relato histórico con la exploración de su carácter, se analiza a Nerón como el emperador que intentó fusionar el poder con su amor por las artes, mientras su gobierno se tambaleaba bajo el peso de sus decisiones y sus excesos.

En este segundo volumen, nos adentramos en las vidas de dos figuras tan complejas como intrigantes de la dinastía Julio-Claudia: Tiberio, el solitario sucesor de Augusto, y Calígula, el joven emperador cuyo nombre evoca extravagancia y escándalo. A través de un relato fascinante y lleno de contrastes, exploramos cómo el pragmatismo y la paranoia marcaron el reinado de Tiberio, mientras que el despotismo y la decadencia definieron la corta y polémica era de Calígula.

Journeying aross Britain, from West Penwith and Avebury to the Lake District and Orkney, Stone Lands uncovers the magic and rich history of our incredible prehistoric standing stones. It conveys the delight that lies in tracking them down, as well as the solace these ancient places offer in times of darkness.

Deze in het Nederland vertaalde editie onthult de Oude Egyptische wortels van het christendom, zowel historisch als spiritueel. Dit boek laat zien dat de verhalen van de "historische Jezus" volledig zijn gebaseerd op het leven en de dood van de Egyptische farao, Twt / Tut-Ankh-Amen (Toetanchamon); en dat de "Jezus van het geloof" en de christelijke dogma's, allen een Egyptische oorsprong kennen - zoals de essentie van de leer/boodschap, evenals de religieuze feestdagen.

Una novela que nos acerca al otro lado de la historia -colocando a los conquistadores en un plano muy distante- y nos ayuda a comprender a través de los ojos de Moctezuma, Cuitláhuac y Cuauhtémoc lo que ellos mismos ignoraban y lo complejo que fue vivir la inesperada aparición de una raza de hombres, animales, armamento, lengua, costumbres, religión y una monarquía aterradoramente desconocidos.

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.