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Free Download Praetorian: The Rise and Fall of Rome’s Imperial Bodyguard by Guy de la Bédoyère
English | 2017 | ISBN: B073SD7B7M | MP3@64 kbps | ~11:38:00 | 317 Mb
A riveting account of ancient Rome’s imperial bodyguard, the select band of soldiers who wielded the power to make – or destroy – the emperors they served.
Founded by Augustus around 27 BC, the elite Praetorian Guard was tasked with the protection of the emperor and his family. As the centuries unfolded, however, Praetorian soldiers served not only as protectors and enforcers but also as powerful political players. Fiercely loyal to some emperors, they vied with others and ruthlessly toppled those who displeased them, including Caligula, Nero, Pertinax, and many more. Guy de la Bédoyère provides a compelling first full narrative history of the Praetorians, whose dangerous ambitions ceased only when Constantine permanently disbanded them.
De la Bédoyère introduces Praetorians of all echelons, from prefects and messengers to artillery experts and executioners. He explores the delicate position of emperors for whom prestige and guile were the only defenses against bodyguards hungry for power. Folding fascinating details into a broad assessment of the Praetorian era, the author sheds new light on the wielding of power in the greatest of the ancient world’s empires.

Free Download Pier Luigi Tucci, "The Temple of Peace in Rome 2 Volume Set"
English | 2018 | ISBN: 110717421X | PDF | pages: 1140 | 95.0 mb
In this magisterial two-volume book, Pier Luigi Tucci offers a comprehensive examination of one of the key complexes of Ancient Rome, the Temple of Peace. Based on archival research and an architectural survey, his research sheds new light on the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque transformations of the basilica, and the later restorations of the complex. Volume 1 focuses on the foundation of the complex under Vespasian until its restoration under Septimius Severus and challenges the accepted views about the ancient building. Volume 2 begins with the remodelling of the library hall and the construction of the rotunda complex, and examines the dedication of the Christian Basilica of SS Cosmas and Damian. Of interest to scholars in a range of topics, The Temple of Peace in Rome crosses the boundaries between classics, archaeology, history of architecture, and art history, through Late Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the early modern period.

Free Download Jan H. Blits, "Rome and the Spirit of Caesar: Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar"
English | ISBN: 1498525261 | 2015 | 194 pages | EPUB | 1417 KB
Rome and the Spirit of Caesar, providing a fresh interpretation of Julius Caesar, is a thorough examination of Shakespeare’s presentation of the final throes of republican Rome’s political decay and demise and the rise of Caesarism.

Free Download Frommer’s Rome, Florence and Venice 2024, 9th Edition by Donald Strachan, Elizabeth Heath, Stephen Keeling
English | November 14th, 2023 | ISBN: 1628875836 | 378 pages | True EPUB | 53.48 MB
There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy’s most knowledgeable Italy experts to pen this guide, which was totally revised after Italy’s pandemic lockdowns. Their helpful advice and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines and, most importantly: plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Free Download Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World, US Edition by Mary Beard
English | October 24th, 2023 | ISBN: 0871404222 | 512 pages | True EPUB | 75.06 MB
A sweeping account of the social and political world of the Roman emperors by "the world’s most famous classicist" (Guardian).

Free Download Phil Barker – The Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome
Wargames Research Group | 1981 | ISBN: 0904417182 | English | 147 pages | PDF | 25.43 MB
The Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome spans the period from 150 BC to 600 AD and describes the forces of the later Roman Republic and the Byzantine wars as well as the armies of the heyday of the Roman Empire. Coverage of Rome’s enemies includes Gallic, British, Pictish, Scots/Irish, German, Dacian, Sarmatian, Frankish, Saxon, Vandal, Visigothic, Ostrogothic, Hunnic, Pontic, Parthian, Armenian, Jewish, Palmyran, Sassanid and Blemye armies. It examines tactics and strategy, organisation and formations and orders of battle as well as providing a detailed guide to the dress and equipment of the armies of the period. Comprehensive illustrations by Ian Heath complement Phil Barker’s text and the result is a wealth of information for anyone interested in the warfare of the time. Long out of print, the book has been a source of inspiration to wargamers and academic historians alike. It is reprinted here in its complete 1981 fourth edition with an updated bibliography.

Free Download Bryn Geffert, "Catholics without Rome: Old Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, and the Reunion Negotiations of the 1870s"
English | ISBN: 0268202427 | 2022 | 560 pages | EPUB | 3 MB

Free Download Julius Caesar Ruler of Rome: The Life And Times Of Rome’s Most Feared Caesar (Audiobook)
English | ISBN: 9798868656149 | 2023 | 3 hours and 36 minutes | M4B@192 kbps | 298 MB
Author: Cameron White
Narrator: Jennifer Howe
To claim that Julius Caesar is one of the greatest men to have ever lived may be pushing things a bit too far, but throughout the course of this book, we will certainly show how Caesar was indeed one of, if not the, greatest Romans. Throughout the book, we will explore his early life and show how that shaped his character and then, eventually, his entire career. We will explore the highs and severe lows of his life from being forced into the army to effectively save his life, to being captured by pirates, conquests, revolts, civil war, supreme power, and of course his brutal assassination. This book does not go on hearsay, but instead it focuses on details from sources of the time.

Free Download The Rest Is History: From Ancient Rome to Ronald Reagan-History’s Most Curious Questions, Answered (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0C5YD52WP | 2023 | 11 hours and 38 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 338 MB
Author: Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook
Narrator: Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook
This entertaining companion to the massively popular history podcast tackles everything from Alexander the Great to Agatha Christie, the Wars of the Roses to Watergate-with a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and good old-fashioned banter. The Rest Is History podcast brilliantly distills major moments in human history, covering everything from the Trojan War to a historical ranking of the greatest dogs. Now, this official tie-in book brings the chart-topping podcast’s charms, offering listeners a fresh, wide-ranging tour of humanity’s essential, and essentially weird, moments. Featuring an introduction from podcast hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, this book cleverly demonstrates that the past-from modern to ancient and every time in between-is both closer to us than we might realize and bafflingly strange, all at once. So run your Egyptian milk bath, strap up your best Spartan sandals, and prepare for a journey down the highways and byways of the human past.

Free Download How to Survive in Ancient Rome (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CNBLGYTN | 2023 | 4 hours and 47 minutes | M4B@128 kbps | 216 MB
Author: L J Trafford
Narrator: Lucy Rayner
The essential self-help guide to living in Ancient Rome, covering all areas of everyday life in this ancient civilization, from religious beliefs and travel through to what to wear. Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Rome and you had to start a new life there. How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? Where would you go to have your hair done? Who would you go to if you got ill, or if you were mugged in the street? All these questions, and many more, will be answered in this new how-to guide for time travelers. Part self-help guide, part survival guide, this lively and engaging book will help the listener deal with the many problems and new experiences that they will face, and also help them to thrive in this strange new environment.