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Burmeister, Stefan: Verlorene Krieger 17,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

Special Issue 36 in the series "Archäologie in Deutschland." The Thorsberg Bog in northern Schleswig-Holstein and the Nydam Bog in southern Denmark rank among the most outstanding Germanic archaeological sites. Between the 2nd and 5th centuries AD, complete sets of military equipment were deposited there. Weapons, armor, and personal effects constitute the impressive remains of vanished warrior groups. These unique sites count among Northern Europes most significant archaeological testimonies and continue to puzzle researchers to this day. The finds tell tales of violence and faith, of victory and defeat, of ritual acts and complex power structures. They stand as silent witnesses to past warsand, at the same time, serve as keys to a world that remains alien to us today.

Colloredo Mels, Pierluigi Romeo di: From Augustus to Nero 25,00 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

The Julio-Claudian dynasty is undoubtedly the most fascinating, notorious, and heavily romanticized lineage in all of world history. For two thousand years, our imagination has remained captive within a vast narrative cageone artfully constructed by historians such as Tacitus and gossip-loving biographers like Suetonius: representatives, or at least sympathizers, of that very senatorial aristocracy from which the early emperors had gradually stripped power and which they had humiliated. Thus, for centuries, we have contented ourselves with these "dark legends": we believed in the infallible and pious Augustus while ignoring his cold, calculating ruthlessness; we shuddered at the alleged vices of the aging Tiberius in his refuge on Capri; we mocked Caligulas obsession with horses, pitied the stammering idiocy of Claudius, and cursed Neros pyromaniacal sadism. The book you now hold in your hands possesses the great and rare merit of sweeping away the smoke of senatorial propagandaalong with the encrustations of a moralizing historiographyand restoring to us the flesh, the blood, andabove allthe political logic of these first, extraordinary rulers of the world. The author undertakes a rigorous historiographical cleansing, demonstrating that Caligula was by no means a madman, but rather a clear-thinkingalbeit ahead-of-his-timetheorist of absolute monarchy in the Hellenistic mold; that Claudius may well have been the Empires greatest administrator; and that Nero strove for a cultural revolution whose traces endure to this very day.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: Castra 34,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

In this work on Roman military technology and engineering, all aspects of the element thatmore than any otherheld the secret to the Roman army's invincibility are addressed in a single monograph for the first time: the military camp. As both a primary instrument of conquest and a symbol of the proverbial rationality of Roman genius, the *castrum* often evolved within just a few years from a simple mobile encampment into the foundational core of many of the most important Italian and European citiestraces of which remain visible to this day. Drawing upon standard literary, historical, and iconographic sources, as well as archaeological finds, the construction techniques, internal organization, and technical features of the various types of camps and fortifications are analyzed in detailfrom their origins through the Late Imperial period, when, with the consolidation of the frontiers, these camps were transformed into permanent fortresses. The text is complemented by over 200 original drawings, diagrams, tables, and photographs, and includes the first Italian translation of *De Munitionibus Castrorum*, presented with facing text.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: La via flaminia 36,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

The Via Flaminia is not merely one of the many consular roads radiating outward from Rome. For over 2,000 yearsand indeed right up until the opening of the *Autostrada del Sole* around 1960it served as the most direct and fastest route to Northern Italy and the rest of Europe. The adventure of a group of historical reenactorspassionately devoted to ancient Romewho spent over two weeks retracing the ancient route from Rome to Rimini on foot in order to rediscover forgotten relics and treasures of our great history, points the way toward the rediscovery and appreciation of one of the world's once-most-important roads. The textenriched with over 150 drawings, diagrams, photographs, tables, and helpful appendices, as well as 56 color topographical platesanalyzes the subject of Roman roads in general and the history of the Via Flaminia in particular. It describes in detail the 14 daily stages into which the route is divided, with the aim of providing a genuine guidebook for traversing this ancient roadexactly as was practiced in ancient Rome.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: Navi di Roma 38,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

The notion that the Romans were "forced" into naval dominance in the Mediterranean is as old as Roman history itself, yet it holds true only in part. An analysis of historical events and the latest underwater discoveries reveals a deeply rooted maritime culture whichalongside the strength of the legionsproved to be a decisive instrument for Roman expansion into the *Mare Nostrum*. Featuring over 400 drawings, diagrams, photographs, tables, and helpful appendices, this text offers a comprehensive and modern overview of Roman ships, history, and naval technology, spanning from their origins to the beginning of the first millennium AD.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: Gli elmi dei romani 34,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

The Roman helmetworn in combat by the Roman army throughout its history spanning over twelve centuries, from the founding of the city in 753 BC to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 ADunderwent numerous changes in form, material, and size. Its primary function was to protect the head of the Roman infantryman or cavalryman from the offensive weapons of the enemy. In this text, the author examines the various types of helmets developed over the centuries, illustrating his discussion with black-and-white images.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: Ornatus 38,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

While the early Romansadhering to the austere and frugal customs of their ancestorsseemingly attached little importance to clothing, the expansion of Roman influence throughout the known world prompted the Quirites not only to present themselves visually in a manner that legitimized their role as the dominant power, but also to adopt and cultivate the most characteristic and sumptuous aspects of ancient Mediterranean attire. Clothing was not merely a matter of style or a simple expression of wealth or power; rather, appropriate and conventional dress served as a marker of social standing and an affirmation of ones position. Enriched with over 400 drawings, diagrams, photographs, tables, and helpful appendices, this text offers a comprehensive and modern overview of Roman clothingfrom its origins to the fall of the Western Roman Empire and beyond. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars and historians engaged in the reconstruction of history.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: Tecnica della falange 28,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

This book addresses a subject rarely explored by modern military historians, yet one of great significance to enthusiasts of ancient warfare. The Macedonian phalanxthe natural successor to the classical hoplite phalanx and, until the rise of Roman power in the East, regarded as the most formidable military instrument of antiquityreached its zenith during the legendary campaigns of Alexander the Great in Asia. Although ultimately outclassed in the subsequent confrontation with the more flexible Roman legion of the Republic, it remained a subject of Hellenistic and Roman study and analysis for centuries. Drawing upon literary, historical, and iconographic sources, the text offers a detailed analysis of the history, evolution, organization, combat tactics, weaponry, and maneuvers of the Macedonian phalanx, supported by over 200 original drawings, diagrams, and tables. Appended to the text is the first Italian translationpresented in a facing-page formatof Asclepiodotus's *Treatise on Tactics*, one of the earliest works of its kind and a precursor to the similar, well-known treatises by Aelian and Arrian.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: Arcana 38,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

The notion that the Romans showed no interest in adequate intelligence servicesor, colloquially, in espionagestems, like so much else in ancient life, from an insufficient or even complete lack of engagement with the ethics and mindset of our ancestors. In reality, the Romansnotwithstanding traditional moral constraints and initial naivetydeveloped a highly effective system of intelligence and security services. The text, enriched with over 250 drawings, diagrams, photographs, tables, and helpful appendices, offers a comprehensive picture of Roman intelligence services from their origins to the fall of the Western Roman Empire and beyond.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: Obsidia 38,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

The history of sieges is inextricably linked with the history of warfare and, beginning with the emergence of the first cities, traces the history and development of human civilization. The capacity to conduct sieges often proved decisive in war. The Romanswith their innate talent for construction and earthworksrapidly mastered and developed every conceivable siege technique, serving for centuries as an indispensable benchmark for anyone engaged in the art of war. Enriched with over 400 drawings, illustrations, tables, and useful appendices, this text outlines the history of sieges and the techniques employed by the Romans over the course of more than a thousand years. It offers a detailed analysis of the machines, strategies, and resources utilizedmany of which remained essentially unchanged as integral components of military arsenals throughout the Early Middle Ages and beyond, right up to the advent of firearms.

Cascarino, Giuseppe: Instrumenta 38,95 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:10:11 +0200

Although Cato regarded agriculture as the most useful and noble pursuit for a true Roman, it was evidenteven in the earliest years of the city's historythat artisanal and commercial activities, alongside the many emerging professions, were indispensable for the functioning of a dynamic and steadily growing society. Thus, for plebeians, freedmen, and even slaves, the practice of a craft, an art, or a profession became their sole avenue for personal advancement and social mobilityand the catalyst for the emergence of the first professional associations in history. Toolsoften remarkably modern in both appearance and functionserved not merely as the concrete instruments by which a specific task was performed, but also as true symbols of one's trade and personal success. Enriched with over 500 drawings, illustrations, tables, and helpful appendices, this text paints a comprehensive picture of the material, artisanal, and commercial activities of the Romans, offering a detailed analysis of their tools, instruments, and professional implements.

Fratantuono, Lee: The Sons of Pompey the Great 32,95 €

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:05:06 +0200

While the military exploits of Pompey the Great are well known to students of Roman history, the impressive achievements of his sons, Sextus and Gnaeus, are less familiar. Following their father's defeat and death in 48 BC, Pompey's sons continued the struggle against Julius Caesar in Spain, Africa, and Sicily. In 45 BC, the brothers were defeated in the epic Battle of Mundaa victory Caesar described as the hardest-won of his entire careerduring which Gnaeus lost his life. Sextus Pompeius, however, managed to escape to Sicily; from there, he continued the war against the Caesarian faction for another ten years. He transformed the island into a kingdom of his owna secure naval base that supported his formidable fleet in wide-ranging operations. Allied with Caesar's assassins, he fought against the forces of the Second Triumviratenotably against Caesar's adopted son Octavian (the future Emperor Augustus) and his naval commander, Agrippauntil he was finally captured and executed in 35 BC. Lee Fratantuono masterfully recounts the role of Pompey's sons in these dramatic events: a saga filled with politics, diplomacy, and epic battles on both land and sea.

Holton, Stephanie: Tombstones of Roman Britain 32,95 €

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:35:06 +0200

Discover the men, women, and children who called the Roman province of Britannia homethrough the most definitive, and often the only, testimony they left behind: their tombstones. What can we learn from these enduring memorials to the deceased? For the first time, this book brings together a selection of surviving tombstones from Roman Britain in an accessible collection, supplemented by useful background information on ancient burial practices, funerary symbolism, and beliefs regarding the afterlife. Explore the lives and deaths of people from all walks of life and from across the vast Roman Empire: from the devoted wives and playful children who lived along Hadrians Wall, to the seasoned soldiers stationed in the provinces forts, to the enslavedall immortalized for eternity on these ancient inscribed stones. New, clear translations of the inscriptions open up these monuments to modern readers; furthermore, a practical guide at the end of the book provides the necessary tools to decipher common Latin abbreviations found on funerary inscriptions for yourself. Each tombstone is accompanied by background information on the deceased, while accompanying illustrations and photographs of the stones bring these people of antiquity back to life.

Heller,: Die Macht der Pharaonen 16,00 €

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:07 +0200

The author traces the evolution of Egyptian weaponryfrom the hand axe to the mobile combat platform known as the chariotand the transition from a hunter-gatherer society to a standing army. What tools enabled the pharaohs to achieve victory, and what led to their defeat? What was the secret behind the Egyptian chariot? And what role did the legendary sickle sword play? With this work, Heller once again offers a profound insight into the multifaceted history of Egypt. Yet, what one initially believes to see does not always prove to be the truth in the end

Sampson, Gareth C.: The Collapse of Rome 21,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:07 +0200

The history of the First Roman Civil War, spanning the years 91 to 70 BC. Over the course of these two decades, the statesmen and commanders Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla vied bitterly for control of the Roman Republicand of the Roman Empire, which was already vast even at that time. The author analyzes the underlying causes for the outbreak of these internal Roman conflicts, focusing primarily on the military course of events. Campaigns, battles, and sieges across the theaters of war in Italy, Spain, and Asia are presented to the reader within their broader political and military context.

Dahm, Murray/Rava, Giuseppe (Illustr.): Roman Legionary vs Hellenistic Phalangite 18,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

This richly illustrated study examines the clashes between the Roman legion and the Hellenistic phalanx in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. After the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, his generals and their successors used the immense power of the Macedonian phalanx to divide his empire into their own territories. At the same time, Rome rose to become one of the most powerful cities in Italy, with the manipular legion at the forefront of efforts to expand the empire. In this book, Murray Dahm analyzes the warriors who formed the backbone of the military strength of these two civilizations: the phalangites and the legionaries. He recounts their clashes on three bloody battlefields and shows how the strengths and weaknesses of both sides shaped their decades-long struggle for supremacy. At Heraclea (280 BC), Pyrrhus's army of Epirus first encountered Roman troops in a fierce battle that left both sides deeply scarred. At Cynoscephalae (197 BC), a Macedonian army fought a momentous battle against two Roman legions and their allies, ending the Second Macedonian War. At Pydna (168 BC), legionaries clashed with phalangites in a decisive battle that confirmed the decline of the phalanx and the immense power of the legion. Featuring specially commissioned illustrations and maps, this captivating account illuminates the evolving struggle between two rival military systems in a series of battles that shaped the destiny of antiquity.

Schmitz, Winfried: Im Schatten Spartas 36,00 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:05:14 +0200

Here the Spartans, there the Messenians both speak the Dorian dialect, both consider themselves descendants of the mythical Heraclids. The true nature of their violent conflict is lost in the legends of their early history. Around 600 BC, the Spartans succeeded in defeating the Messenians and subjugating them for the next 230 years. In doing so, they deprived their neighbors of an independent cultural development, indeed, of their place in Greek history. This book gives the Messenians their voice back and even manages to end on a happy note: for in the end, they regain their freedom and found the city of Messene. Today, the oppressive and bloody past of this picturesque and fertile region in the southwestern Peloponnese is no longer readily apparent. Winfried Schmitz has spent many years traveling through Messenia one of the most beautiful regions in Greece and researching its myths, historical sources, and archaeological evidence. Never before has the little-known history of Messenia and its inhabitants been told so vividly and knowledgeably as in this book.

Sommer, Michael: Dirty Rome 26,00 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:05:14 +0200

In this book, author Michael Sommer doesn't show how Rome shone, but rather how and why it functionedand what price many paid for it. The sordid side of Rome was certainly no accident of antiquity, but the flip side of its greatness. It wasn't on the fringes, but operated deep within: in the air one breathed, in the bread one ate, in the houses one lived in, in the bodies that fell ill, and in the rumors that destroyed entire lives. This book not only sheds light on the dark side of the Roman elite, the senators and empresses, but also takes us right into the loud, dirty, and dangerous lives of ordinary people. Rome was certainly both: a magnificent metropolis, rightfully called the "head of the world," and a filthy garbage dump that reeked to high heavenand not just literally. For beyond sewers and filth-spewing monstrosities, there were other, far more unsavory things in the Roman Empire. Living conditions, medical care, and food supplies were meager by modern standards. Women, slaves, and marginalized people were treated like dirt. And those in power abused it. Corruption, nepotism, and election manipulation were rampant, while a woefully uninformed public was constantly bombarded with rumors and fake news.

Pfeilschifter, Rene: Rom 48,00 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:05:14 +0200

The rise and fall of the Roman Empire have lost none of their fascination to this day. How did a small village on seven hills manage to become the undisputed ruler of the entire Mediterranean, Western and Southeastern Europe? And what factors contributed to its dissolution in late antiquity? In this book, René Pfeilschifter recounts 1400 years of Roman history in a captivating and entertaining way, unlike anything you've read before. From the legendary founding of the city in 753 BC and the overthrow of the monarchy, this monumental account traces the bloody rise of the Republic, including its wars against Hannibal and others, through Julius Caesar, the first emperor Augustus, and the division into the Eastern and Western Roman Empires, to the rise of Islam. But the book doesn't just vividly present and analyze political events and structures; it also enriches its readers with chapters on culture and society, the environment and climate, women and family, slaves, and subjugated peoples. Thus, it paints a panorama of a lost world that only seems very close to us at first glance.

Marini, Enrico: Die Agler Roms. Volume 8 22,00 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

After the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, the Roman Marcus Falco returns to Germania to take revenge on Arminius. The rivalry between Marcus and Arminius reaches its climax. Marcus wants to save his son and retrieve the legionary eagles, symbols of Rome, lost after the battle. But the Bructeri and Morphea stand in his way. At the same time, Arminius, deeply shaken by Thusnelda's capture, prepares for a bitter fight against the Romans. He desperately tries to unite the Germanic tribes behind him once more. A gripping historical drama full of betrayal, loyalty, and revenge. Historical graphic novel: In the series "The Eagles of Rome," Enrico Marini traces the rivalry between two menthe Roman Marcus Falco and the Germanic Arminius. Lavishly and richly detailed: Images of overwhelming power and precision bring the era of the Romans and Germanic tribes vividly to life. Ideal for fans of historical novels and action-packed stories. Luxurious presentation: Large-format comic (24 x 32 cm) in hardcover. A comic for adults as exhilarating as a modern epic film that brings ancient Rome back to life!