An authoritative and vibrant new account of the extraordinary life of Constantine.

"Life, Death, and Entertainment in the Roman Empire gives those who have a general interest in Roman antiquity a starting point informed by the latest developments in scholarship for understanding the extraordinary range of Roman society.

At the outset of the period covered by this book, Rome was the greatest power in the world.

Literary Texts and the Roman Historian focuses on the problems and methods involved in reconstructing the history of the ancient world.

The new Second Edition of the definitive history of Rome--from its beginnings to the Arab conquest, and beyond.

Capturing the pivotal moment when Rome transformed from a republic to a world empire, spanning over three hundred action-packed years.

This is a fascinating account of prophecy as a social, religious, and political phenomenon.

An engaging biography of one of history's most intriguing and powerful women: Theodora, Empress of Byzantium.

This authoritative, highly readable textbook offers a complete survey of the history of Rome from its origins, through the Republic and Empire, to the period of its decline and fall, ending with the emergence of Mohammed in the 6th century ...

This text charts the 500 years that followed the death of Caesar and eventual triumph of Augustus.