Ancient History & Archaeology

Author: David Christian Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 368 This is the epic story of the universe and our place in it, from 13.8 billion years ago to...

Author: John Pitcher Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 416 The King of Britain, enraged by his daughter's disobedience in marrying against his wishes, banishes his new son-in-law. One...

Author: Cicero Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 384 For the great Roman orator and statesman Cicero, 'the good life' was at once a life of contentment and one...

Author: Plato Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 128 Phaedrus is widely recognized as one of Plato's most profound and beautiful works. It takes the form of a dialogue...

Author: William Shakespeare Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 304 Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery A peerless...

Author: Plutarch Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 368 An intriguing document giving insight into the founders of the Roman republic These nine biographies illuminate the careers, personalities and...

Author: Petronius Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 240 An updated translation of this risque and comic account of three travellers The Satyricon is one of the most outrageous...

Author: Tacitus Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 544 This edition also contains a chronology, maps, a genealogy, suggested further reading and notes. A compelling new translation of Tacitus'...

Author: Tacitus Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 176 Agricolais both a portrait of Julius Agricola - the most famous governor of Roman Britain and Tacitus' well-loved and respected...

Author: Sallust Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 256 The earliest Roman historian with complete works to his name, Sallust (86-c. 35 BC) was a senator of the Roman...