Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome (27 BC-AD 14), brought peace and prosperity to his cit...

These nine biographies illuminate the careers, personalities and military campaigns of some of Ro...

The Greek statesman Polybius (c.200 118 BC) wrote his account of the relentless growth of the Rom...

Plutarch traces the fortunes of Athens through nine lives - from Theseus, its founder, to Lysande...

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This continuation of critical essays covers 18 writers who have made significant contributions to...

This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contribut...

This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contribut...

Covers hundreds of writers who have made contributions to British, Irish and Commonwealth literat...

The Greek statesman Polybius (c.200-118 BC) wrote his account of the relentless growth of ...

This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contribut...

Covers hundreds of writers who have made contributions to British, Irish and Commonwealth literat...