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History - Ancient

Step into a world where empires rise on the edge of the sword, laws are carved into the foundations of civilization, and myths blur with the first records of history. From Caesar’s battlefields and Cicero’s thunderous speeches to Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, and Greece, this bookshelf opens the gates to the ancient world in all its grandeur, intrigue, and mystery. Here, prophecy, warfare, religion, and power collide across centuries that still echo today.

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Nordostpassagens Historia; Eller, Vega-Expeditionens Föregångare

Nordostpassagens Historia; Eller, Vega-Expeditionens Föregångare

by Anton Stuxberg

Il tramonto della schiavitù nel mondo antico

Il tramonto della schiavitù nel mondo antico

by Ettore Ciccotti

Tegelen en Steyl: Herinneringen van vader tot zoon Overgegaan met eenige uitrekzels uit oude werken

Tegelen en Steyl: Herinneringen van vader tot zoon Overgegaan met eenige uitrekzels uit oude werken

by P. M. Canoy

The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians

The Literature of the Ancient Egyptians

by Sir E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis) Budge

The Suppression of the African Slave Trade to the United States of America 1638-1870

The Suppression of the African Slave Trade to the United States of America 1638-1870

by W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois

The History of Rome, Book IV The Revolution

The History of Rome, Book IV The Revolution

by Theodor Mommsen

Cicero's Orations

Cicero's Orations

by Marcus Tullius Cicero

History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 6 (of 12)

History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 6 (of 12)

by G. (Gaston) Maspero

Lo Stato e l'istruzione pubblica nell'Impero Romano

Lo Stato e l'istruzione pubblica nell'Impero Romano

by Corrado Barbagallo

The Two Great Retreats of History

The Two Great Retreats of History

by George Grote, comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur

The History of England, Volume I From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688

The History of England, Volume I From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688

by David Hume

A History of Science — Volume 2

A History of Science — Volume 2

by Henry Smith Williams, Edward Huntington Williams

Ten Great Events in History

Ten Great Events in History

by James Johonnot

Els Deu Mil And Vida D'artaxerxes, Per Plutarc

Els Deu Mil And Vida D'artaxerxes, Per Plutarc

by Xenophon, Plutarch

Dio's Rome, Volume 5 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form

Dio's Rome, Volume 5 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form

by Cassius Dio Cocceianus

Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 08 (of 15), Russian

Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 08 (of 15), Russian

by Charles Morris

Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 1. The Exploration of the World

Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 1. The Exploration of the World

by Jules Verne

Between Heathenism and Christianity Being a translation of Seneca's De Providentia, and Plutarch's De sera numinis vindicta, together with notes, additional extracts from these writers and two essays on Graeco-Roman life in the first century after Christ.

Between Heathenism and Christianity Being a translation of Seneca's De Providentia, and Plutarch's De sera numinis vindicta, together with notes, additional extracts from these writers and two essays on Graeco-Roman life in the first century after Christ.

by Charles William Super, Plutarch, Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Animal Figures in the Maya Codices

Animal Figures in the Maya Codices

by Alfred M. (Alfred Marston) Tozzer, Glover M. (Glover Morrill) Allen

Dio's Rome, Volume 3 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form

Dio's Rome, Volume 3 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form

by Cassius Dio Cocceianus

The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of King George the Fifth. Volume 08 of 11.

The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of King George the Fifth. Volume 08 of 11.

by John Lingard, Hilaire Belloc

The women of the Caesars

The women of the Caesars

by Guglielmo Ferrero

The Leading Facts of English History

The Leading Facts of English History

by D. H. (David Henry) Montgomery

Josephus

Josephus

by Norman Bentwich

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)

by Edward Gibbon

Politics: A Treatise on Government

Politics: A Treatise on Government

by Aristotle

A History of Rome to 565 A. D.

A History of Rome to 565 A. D.

by Arthur E. R. (Arthur Edward Romilly) Boak

Lays of Ancient Rome

Lays of Ancient Rome

by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended To which is Prefix'd, A Short Chronicle from the First Memory of Things in Europe, to the Conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great

The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended To which is Prefix'd, A Short Chronicle from the First Memory of Things in Europe, to the Conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great

by Isaac Newton

Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism

Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism

by Mary Mills Patrick

The Religions of India Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow

The Religions of India Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow

by Edward Washburn Hopkins

On Revenues

On Revenues

by Xenophon

Roman History, Books I-III

Roman History, Books I-III

by Livy

Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 1/8)

Tableau historique et pittoresque de Paris depuis les Gaulois jusqu'à nos jours (Volume 1/8)

by J. B. de (Jacques-Benjamin) Saint-Victor

The History of the Peloponnesian War

The History of the Peloponnesian War

by Thucydides

Pagan and Christian Rome

Pagan and Christian Rome

by Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani

The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis

The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis

by Xenophon

A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume 2 (of 6)

A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume 2 (of 6)

by Jacob Bryant

La mort de César, tragédie en trois actes de Voltaire, avec les changemens fait par le citoyen Gohier, ministre de la Justice

La mort de César, tragédie en trois actes de Voltaire, avec les changemens fait par le citoyen Gohier, ministre de la Justice

by Voltaire

The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru

The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru

by Lewis Spence

Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri: Second series, XVIIIth to XIXth dynasty

Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri: Second series, XVIIIth to XIXth dynasty

by W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders) Petrie

History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 8 (of 12)

History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 8 (of 12)

by G. (Gaston) Maspero

Storia degli Esseni: Lezioni

Storia degli Esseni: Lezioni

by Elia Benamozegh

Tonto Cliff Dwellings Guide: Tonto National Monument, Arizona 11th Edition, Revised

Tonto Cliff Dwellings Guide: Tonto National Monument, Arizona 11th Edition, Revised

by Southwest Parks and Monuments Association, United States. National Park Service

Germania

Germania

by Cornelius Tacitus

C. Iuli Caesaris De Bello Gallico, I-IV

C. Iuli Caesaris De Bello Gallico, I-IV

by Julius Caesar

The Old Roman World : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization.

The Old Roman World : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization.

by John Lord

A Smaller History of Rome from the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire

A Smaller History of Rome from the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Empire

by William Smith, Eugene Lawrence

Early European History

Early European History

by Hutton Webster

Architecture: Classic and Early Christian

Architecture: Classic and Early Christian

by T. Roger (Thomas Roger) Smith, John Slater

The Roman and the Teuton A Series of Lectures delivered before the University of Cambridge

The Roman and the Teuton A Series of Lectures delivered before the University of Cambridge

by Charles Kingsley

Los nueve libros de la Historia (1 de 2)

Los nueve libros de la Historia (1 de 2)

by Herodotus

The City of God, Volume I

The City of God, Volume I

by Saint of Hippo Augustine

Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt

Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt

by G. (Gaston) Maspero

History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2

History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2

by Edward Gibbon

Illuminated manuscripts in classical and mediaeval times, their art and their technique

Illuminated manuscripts in classical and mediaeval times, their art and their technique

by J. H. (John Henry) Middleton

Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 1

Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 1

by George Grote

Caesar: A Sketch

Caesar: A Sketch

by James Anthony Froude

Woordenboek der Grieksche en Romeinsche oudheid

Woordenboek der Grieksche en Romeinsche oudheid

by Johan George Schlimmer, Z. C. de (Zacharias Cohen) Boer

Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor.

Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor.

by Oliver Goldsmith

Stories from Livy

Stories from Livy

by Alfred John Church

Stories from Thucydides

Stories from Thucydides

by Thucydides

Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations

Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations

by Hendrik Willem Van Loon

Histoire d'Attila et de ses successeurs (2/2) jusqu'à l'établissement des Hongrois en Europe

Histoire d'Attila et de ses successeurs (2/2) jusqu'à l'établissement des Hongrois en Europe

by Amédée Thierry

The Great Horse; or, The War Horse from the time of the Roman Invasion till its development into the Shire Horse.

The Great Horse; or, The War Horse from the time of the Roman Invasion till its development into the Shire Horse.

by Sir Walter Gilbey

The Mentor: Julius Cæsar, Vol. 6, Num. 2, Serial No. 150, March 1, 1918

The Mentor: Julius Cæsar, Vol. 6, Num. 2, Serial No. 150, March 1, 1918

by George Willis Botsford

Lysistrata

Lysistrata

by Aristophanes

The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism

The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism

by Franz Cumont

Dio's Rome, Volume 1 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form

Dio's Rome, Volume 1 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form

by Cassius Dio Cocceianus

Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Among the Early Christians

Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Among the Early Christians

by Sir James Donaldson

Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02: Jewish Heroes and Prophets

Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02: Jewish Heroes and Prophets

by John Lord

管子 — Volume 02 : Chapters 6-10

管子 — Volume 02 : Chapters 6-10

by Zhong Guan

De Graecorum Medicis Publicis

De Graecorum Medicis Publicis

by Rudolf Pohl

Mythes chaldéens

Mythes chaldéens

by Léon Alexandre Heuzey

The Mentor: Among the Ruins of Rome, Vol. 1, Num. 46, Serial No. 46

The Mentor: Among the Ruins of Rome, Vol. 1, Num. 46, Serial No. 46

by George Willis Botsford

Keskikoulun Yleinen Historia. 1. Vanha ja Keskiaika Oppi- ja Lukukirja Keski- ja Tyttökouluille Sekä Seminaareille

Keskikoulun Yleinen Historia. 1. Vanha ja Keskiaika Oppi- ja Lukukirja Keski- ja Tyttökouluille Sekä Seminaareille

by Oskari Mantere, Gunnar Sarva

The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni The Oldest Books in the World

The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep and the Instruction of Ke'Gemni The Oldest Books in the World

by Ptahhotep, Kagemna

Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 (of 4)

Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 (of 4)

by Plutarch

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare

A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume 1 (of 6)

A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume 1 (of 6)

by Jacob Bryant

Cicero: Letters to Atticus, Vol. 3 of 3

Cicero: Letters to Atticus, Vol. 3 of 3

by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Public Lands and Agrarian Laws of the Roman Republic

Public Lands and Agrarian Laws of the Roman Republic

by Andrew Stephenson

The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 3 (of 3)

The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus, Vol. 3 (of 3)

by of Naucratis Athenaeus

Problems in Greek history

Problems in Greek history

by J. P. (John Pentland) Mahaffy

History of Julius Caesar

History of Julius Caesar

by Jacob Abbott

The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 04: Caligula

The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 04: Caligula

by Suetonius

Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt

Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt

by R. Talbot (Robert Talbot) Kelly

Historical and descriptive sketches of the town and soke of Horncastle [1822] in the county of Lincoln and several places adjacent

Historical and descriptive sketches of the town and soke of Horncastle [1822] in the county of Lincoln and several places adjacent

by George Weir

Πελοποννησιακός Πόλεμος, Τόμος τέταρτος

Πελοποννησιακός Πόλεμος, Τόμος τέταρτος

by Thucydides

Römische Geschichte — Buch 4

Römische Geschichte — Buch 4

by Theodor Mommsen

Les stratagèmes

Les stratagèmes

by Sextus Julius Frontinus

Il processo di Verre : Un capitolo di storia romana

Il processo di Verre : Un capitolo di storia romana

by Ettore Ciccotti

Au bord du lac L'Esclave, le Serf, le Chevrier de Lorraine, l'Apprenti

Au bord du lac L'Esclave, le Serf, le Chevrier de Lorraine, l'Apprenti

by Émile Souvestre

History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria in the Light of Recent Discovery

History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria in the Light of Recent Discovery

by L. W. (Leonard William) King, H. R. (Harry Reginald) Hall

Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 3

Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume 3

by George Grote

Museum of Antiquity: A Description of Ancient Life

Museum of Antiquity: A Description of Ancient Life

by L. W. (Levi W.) Yaggy, T. L. (Thomas Louis) Haines

Christianity and Greek Philosophy or, the relation between spontaneous and reflective thought in Greece and the positive teaching of Christ and His Apostles

Christianity and Greek Philosophy or, the relation between spontaneous and reflective thought in Greece and the positive teaching of Christ and His Apostles

by B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) Cocker

Lettres écrites d'Égypte et de Nubie en 1828 et 1829

Lettres écrites d'Égypte et de Nubie en 1828 et 1829

by Jean-François Champollion

The Caesars

The Caesars

by Thomas De Quincey

The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 14: Lives of the Poets

The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 14: Lives of the Poets

by Suetonius